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.

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.

Dow Down on Mixed News: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets fell across the board on Thursday with the Dow leading the way for the third consecutive day on mixed economic news

Gold, Silver Bring Home Healthy Gains

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver prices surged Thursday after yesterday's release of the FOMC minutes hinted at more quantitative easing. Silver Standard surged on a mixed day for miners.

3 Buyout Rumors Worth a Once-Over

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
While speculation in buyout rumors usually is pointless, it does provide investors an opportunity to review their holdings. These three are worth examining.

Cash in on Boomers with Senior REITs

By Jeff Reeves
Health Care REIT just acquired Sunrise Senior Living, making the high-yield pick an even better play on the long-term demographic of aging Baby Boomers.

It’s Time for Michael Dell to Go

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the five years since the founding CEO's return, things have only gotten worse. The company is a mess, and Michael Dell clearly bears responsibility.

Buffett Bailed — But Should You?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Warren Buffett sold large parts of three big Dow stocks -- should you? One's a yes, one's a no, and one is still in the air.

Fed Minutes Spark Hope of QE3 — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets rallied after the release of the FOMC minutes hinted toward the possibility of QE3. Dell shrank on earnings, while American Eagle and Toll Brothers gained.

Hewlett-Packard: No Steps Forward

By Jeff Reeves
This "turnaround" is going nowhere. Despite Meg Whitman's best intentions, there's too much built-up damage here to undo.
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