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 Rejects Buyout, Taps New CEO, Shares Tumble

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Best Buy announced on Monday that it had named turnaround expert Hubert Joly as its new CEO, after rejecting further buyout talks with Richard Schulze.

5 Head-Scratching ‘Smart Money’ Moves

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
America's top stock pickers are good, but they're not perfect. Here are five second-quarter moves by the "smart money" that look questionable.

How To Scope Out the Election’s Outcomes

By Traders Reserve
With the presidential race in full swing it's a good time to look ahead and make some plans on how to play the markets regardless of the outcome

3 Stocks That Should Have Taken the Money and Run

By Jeff Reeves
Groupon is one of three companies in the last couple of years that foolishly spurned big buyout offers only to go it alone -- and fall flat on their faces.

Flat Friday for Gold, Silver Inches Lower

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold futures are flat, while silver futures edge south. Miners see mixed results, with Silver Standard taking a fall.

Cisco Finally Faces a Grown-Up Reality

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nothing says mature (i.e., slow growth) more than a dividend hike -- and Cisco's 75% payout increase says it in spades.

Dollar Tree Gets Trimmed for Its Dour Outlook

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Does its lowered guidance for future earnings signal a warning for the deep-discount segment -- or is it just a one-company problem?

Facebook Down, Stocks Up: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Nasdaq leads the rally on Cisco's earnings and dividend hike, even as Facebook tumbled during its first lockup period expiration.

Gold, Silver Miners Surge Thursday

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver futures rose Thursday, and miners soared, with NovaGold and Pan American Silver bringing in ample gains.

BP: An Energy Giant That’s Shriveling Fast

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its asset sell-offs -- not just wind farms, refineries and gas stations, but now also proven reserves -- have clearly reached dangerous proportions.

3 Reasons Trucking Stocks May Stall

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The trucking industry is hitting some hard road these days, but one stock in the sector still looks like it could be a big winner.

The Ultimate Reality Show: Team Buffett vs. Team Icahn

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Here's an idea for compelling reality TV -- with $11 billion at stake. Let's pit Warren Buffett's investing proteges against Carl Icahn's and see who comes out on top.

Liberty Media Says, “Give Me Sirius!”

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Satellite radio provider Sirius has strong free cash flow and is undervalued -- which is why John Malone and Liberty Media find it so attractive.

Wal-Mart Tops Profit, Misses Revenue Estimates

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Wal-Mart reported second-quarter earnings that narrowly topped Wall Street estimates, but missed on revenue, sending its shares lower.

Why Hardware Will Make Google More Volatile

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Devices cost more to make and market, and are subject to bigger sales swings than search ads. Google investors may be in for a bouncier-than-expected ride.

The Times’ New CEO Doesn’t Have Much to Celebrate

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The New York Times brought in The BBC's Mark Thompson as its new CEO -- but the honeymoon-period for his hire sure isn't going to last long.

Inflation and Stocks Stay Flat: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Retail stocks continued to flourish as markets moved around during the day before ending mixed

Gold, Silver Inch Up Wednesday

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver futures tick up, as does gold bullion. Most miners see gains, with NovaGold jumping more than 4 percent.

Scrutinizing George Soros’ Lastest Moves

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Among the many revelations in Soros Fund Management's latest SEC filing: He bought some Facebook and gold, and sold all his financials.
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