Hot Stocks

The stock market changes from minute to minute, and what’s hot today may not be hot tomorrow. Our expert analysts spot hot stocks that are heating up before the crowd swoops in to bid prices higher, and our journalists sift through the noise to shine a light on trending investments -- in spaces ranging from quantum computing to marijuana stocks -- to determine whether they’re actually worth your time.

Best Buy Reaches Due Dilligence Deal With Schulze

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Best Buy has reached a deal with co-founder Richard Schulze to allow him 60 days to examine its books in order to prepare a formal buyout bid for the chain.

M&T’s Hudson City Deal a Shrewd Way to Blunt Regulators

By Jeff Reeves
M&T Bank's deal for Hudson City Bancorp will help the bottom line, but the deal's biggest importance might be its use in pleasing regulators.

Apple Soars, Markets Snore — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Apple once again set new all-time highs Monday as the stock rose on late Friday's news of a patent win against Samsung. Meanwhile, the broader markets listed.

Hertz Hits the Gas With Dollar Thrifty Buy

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Hertz has snatched up Dollar Thrifty for $2.3 billion, giving it a leg up over competitor Avis in the car rental industry.

P&G CEO’s Pay Falls on Weak Share Performance

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald saw his stock options and bonuses fall 6.1% this year due to the company's weak share price performance.

Is AOL’s Sweet Dividend Tempting Enough?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
AOL is returning some of the $1.1 billion made in a patent sale by issuing a special dividend. Despite its 2012 run, the company might still be a good play.

Gold Registers a Positive Week Despite Flat Friday

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold prices were flat and silver ticked up a tad on Friday -- a dull finish for an overall strong week for precious metals.

Europe Slays Autodesk

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
In addition to its stumble overseas, the software company also is undergoing a major technology transition.

MSG Investors Hear the Crowd Roar

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Linsanity boosted earnings, but the Garden has plenty else at play -- even though it is a thinly traded stock and let its biggest draw get away.

VMWare Is a Bit Pricey, but the Best Cloud Stock Out There

By Jeff Reeves
Cloud computing is here to stay, but not all players will win. VMWare, though, is tops. If you buy, do so for that reason, not because of its buyout potential.

Nike Stands By Armstrong After He Abandons USADA Fight

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Athletic shoe-maker Nike said on Thursday that it would continue to support cycling legend Lance Armstrong after he ended his fight against doping charges.

Stop Buying Your Own Stock! Please!

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Hewlett-Packard, Dell and Best Buy are all proving that they should get out of the market for their own shares.

The 2 Biggest Lessons About Casino Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hint: Buy and hold isn't the way to beat the house. A closer examination shows that they're first and foremost trading stocks.

Banking on Buyouts in Biotech: Is It Smart?

By Jeff Reeves
Unless you really understand medicine, it's a very risky game. The chances of a little company scoring big and getting bought out are usually slim.

Target Steals “Cheapest” Title From Wal-Mart

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
For the first time since last year -- and with the biggest gap in the last two years -- Target has won the pricing battle against bigger rival Wal-Mart.

Eli Lilly Might Have an Alzheimer’s Cure

By Jeff Reeves
Eli Lilly's stock is set to soar Friday morning after a trial for its Alzheimer's drug solanezumab showed promising results for early-stage patients.

Whole Foods Sees a Whole Lotta Growth

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It now plans to triple its store count to 1,000 and move into new areas. But what if its huge expansion plans take it too far from its roots?

Dunkin’ and Krispy Kreme: Not So Tempting

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Nothing wrong with the eats at Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' Donuts -- it's the prospects for these two stocks that don't go down so well. Here's why you shouldn't invest.

Google’s Fantastic Fiber Optic Scheme

By Jeff Reeves
Superfast Internet access, no data caps, free Nexus 7 and more. It sounds too good to be true … but in Kansas City, it’s real. Watch out: Disruption ahead.
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