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.

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.

Viacom Misses on Q3 Earnings, Revenue

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Viacom announced third-quarter earnings and revenue that missed Wall Street's forecasts as ad revenue fell by 9%, the worst drop in three years.

Is GM Setting Itself Up for a Subprime Fall?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
General Motors hopes to get a jolt from another loan program for subprime buyers -- but the growth of these high-risk loans could backfire for the sector.

Collateral Damage from Facebook’s Implosion

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Casualties from Facebook's IPO implosion -- from Zuckerberg's $8 billion slide to unsuspecting mutual fund investors -- are everywhere. Here's a look at the rubble.

Draghi Drags Down the Dow: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
ECB chief Mario Draghi did not whisper the words investors wanted to hear, and U.S. markets took a tumble throughout the day on the non-news.

Gold, Silver Fall as ECB Stays Out of It

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver prices trades lower Thursday amid news that the ECB doesn't have plans to take aggressive fiscal action. Kinross Gold falls harder after CEO changes.

Monsanto Awarded a Whopping $1 Billion in DuPont Trial

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
A jury came to the conclusion that DuPont, along with its agricultural crop subsidiary, violated a 2002 licensing agreement with Monsanto.

First Solar Burns Bright on Short Squeeze

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Still, if you're in it for the long term, beware -- the lack of visibility makes First Solar's stock a haven for traders, too hot for investors.

General Motors: Lower Q2 Profit Tops Forecasts

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
General Motors posted second-quarter earnings down 41% from last year, but still topped Wall Street forecasts, as European operations showed a loss.

First Solar: Q2 Profit Jumps 81%, Shares Soar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
First Solar announced second-quarter earnings that significantly exceeded Wall Street estimates while sales soared on corporate projects, sending it shares up.

What Does Warren Buffett See in ResCap?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
With Berkshire, it always comes down to price and value. The only answer: The conglomerate has combed through ResCap's books and found an undervalued asset.

Uncle Ben Stays Mum: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Stocks were mostly muted on the Fed's non-news. Up next: Word from Bernanke's counterparts at the European Central Bank.

Gold, Silver Continue to Disappoint on Wednesday

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver took another day of losses Wednesday, and several miners took it particularly hard on the chin.

Burger King Is Grilling Right Along

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Burger King's sizzling second-quarter report was met with a bit of apathy on investors' part, but BKW is cooking up several reasons to get excited.

What’s Tripping Up Time Warner

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The media giant has plenty of strengths, but also some glaring weaknesses -- most notably the Time Inc. magazines and CNN.

Stock Smackdown: Visa vs. MasterCard

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Both of these card companies have had winning years, but one is the better buy for investors going forward. See which stock is a better bargain -- and higher quality pick.

Comcast: Higher Q2 Profit Lifts Shares

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Comcast beat Wall Street expectations with higher second-quarter earnings and increased subscribers to its Internet and telephone services.

US Air-AMR: 2 Courtship Scenarios

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
As the courtship between the carriers' CEOs gets testy, it's time to look at how a merger would work -- and what happens if they wind up going it alone.

What Cuts? 3 Defense Contractors Worth Considering

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Despite the dire warning shots getting fired in Washington, these big guns look poised to survive come what may.
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