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.

Facebook Is Still Only Worth $7.50 a Share

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Facebook is running into a series of brick walls, and the company that famously went public for $38 per share has seen that figure almost sliced in half

Three in a Row — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets rallied for a third consecutive day behind hopes for central banks' help in stimulating the economy.

Gold, Silver Miners Dig Up Healthy Gains

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Several gold and silver miners brought in healthy gains Tuesday, with Coeur d'Alene, NovaGold and Eldorado among Tuesday's biggest winners.

Arcos Dorados: Poised for a Comeback?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
McDonald's Franchiser Arcos Dorados has performed poorly in 2012, but caught a wind today after it showed continued growth in its Q2 earnings report.

A Private Best Buy Is Still a Long Way Off

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Best Buy founder Richard Schulze's idea about buying his company and taking it private faces several major hurdles. A big one: How to finance it.

HCA Hospitals Questioned About ‘Unnecessary’ Heart Surgeries

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
The nation's largest for-profit hospital chain is reportedly under scrutiny for cardiology services at about 10 of its 163 hospitals.

Feds Profit on AIG, but TARP Is Still a Loss

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Taken all together, the government bailouts may not be a moneymaker, but economically and socially they've been a success.

CVS Caremark Tops Q2 Profit, Misses on Revenue

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
CVS Caremark posted increased second-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street forecasts, but missed on revenue, and raised its earnings outlook for the year.

Arcos Dorados Jumps on Same-Store Sales

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Arcos Dorados saw shares jump after its second quarter earnings report, when double-digit growth in same-store shares overshadowed its other struggles.

Buffett Still Can’t Find a Big Buyout Bargain

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Are stocks really cheap if Berkshire is having this much trouble trying to suss out a large acquisition? It might be a sign that the big game aren't undervalued.

4 Reasons FedEx Will Keep Delivering

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Even the potential loss of its $1.5 billion U.S. Postal Service contract would not be a crushing blow to FDX. Here's why.

Markets Keep on Movin’ Up — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
U.S. markets retained their momentum from last Friday thanks to a little bit of help from the tech sector and Europe.

Gold, Silver Futures Inch Up; Miners Surge

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver prices traded slightly higher Monday, while mining shares showed significant gains across the board.

Standard Chartered NY Banking License Threatened

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
U.S. regulators have accused Chartered Financial of concealing transactions with Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions and threatened to pull its banking license.

Watch Out For Insiders Who Say One Thing, Do Another

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
The selling activity of Packaging Corp of America insiders might be with innocent intentions, but because of timing, comes off as otherwise.

CEO Says She Was Fired Because of This

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Former Tuesday Morning CEO Kathleen Mason says that she was fired because of her breast cancer diagnosis and not because of the company's weak performance.

Knight Capital’s $400M Rescue Plan

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Knight Capital has staved off collapse with its recently-announced deal -- find out who rode in to the rescue.

Berkshire Earnings: Buffett Winners & Losers

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Find out what Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has been buying and selling in the most recent quarter, and its plans for the future.

Should I Buy P&G? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A sharp rally on a good earnings report is surely a good sign. While PG remains a core holding for dividend investors, it also looks a bit pricey now.
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