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.

Is Apple in Trouble?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Without its legendary leader, tougher times may be drawing near. One crucial development will be how successful the new iPhone turns out to be.

20 Top Choices for a Short Squeeze

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
Even in the summer doldrums, you can win with these stocks. They've been screened to meet our criteria for the likelihood of a short-covering rally.

Gold, Silver Dip; Miners Plunge on Tuesday

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver futures dipped slightly Tuesday, while several mining stocks tumbled once again.

Luxury Tumbles, Steel Surges — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Coach punctuated a lousy day for the markets, but Pfizer and U.S. Steel provided some of Tuesday's brighter points.

Coach’s Troubles Made in the U.S.A.

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coach shares took a tumble Tuesday after it reported wildly disappointing sales in North America -- and other luxury retailers took notice.

Should Alarms Be Ringing for Canadian Banks?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
As S&P's recent outlook cut shows, rising household debt is an increasing peril. Still, the sector isn't coming apart. Here's why.

Pfizer Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Pfizer posted second-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street estimates even as revenue declined compared to last year.

Home Prices Rise, but Builders Look Frothy

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Beware: The sector's stocks may have gotten ahead of reality. The Case-Shiller index's good news for homeowners won't necessarily boost homebuilders.

Best Buy Struggles for the Best Way Forward

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Even going private is fraught with major challenges, such as coming up with the buyout money -- and the ability to pay it back. And how likely is a takeover?

Is One of These Men Coca-Cola’s Next CEO?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
CEO Muhtar Kent of Coca-Cola probably isn't stepping down anytime soon, but the battle between potential successors has already begun.

A Big Chill for Shell’s Arctic Drilling Plans

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
A series of regulatory hangups, poor summer weather and outright accidents is putting billions of spending in jeopardy. Shell still has a long road ahead.

Comcast’s Pound-Foolish Olympic Bet

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The media giant faces the unlikely prospect of ever turning a profit on this or future games. Don't expect to see CEO Brian Roberts on the podium.

3 Auto Parts Suppliers for Your Garage

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Consumers are keeping automobiles longer, providing investors with an opportunity to buy into the trend with these three solid auto parts suppliers.

5 More Facebook-Like Wild Price Swings

By Traders Reserve
Facebook and Zynga are just two stocks with wild price after earnings, and here are 5 more plays for investors to look at heading into their earnings releases

Gold, Silver Futures Stagnant; Mining Stocks More Positive

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver futures inched forward Monday, while several mining stocks made more significant gains.

Waiting for Fed and ECB — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Stocks trade in a narrow range ahead of key policy meetings in Washington and Frankfurt.

CIT Group’s Q2 Loss Less Than Forecast, Shares Rise

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
CIT Group posted a larger second-quarter loss, compared to last year, but less than Wall Street had forecast, sending its shares higher.

Did Conoco Cut Off a Valuable Arm?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its first earnings report after spinning off Phillips 66 as a refiner wasn't promising. Conoco's dependence on oil prices for profits became all too clear.

HSBC Sets Aside $2B to Cover Scandal Costs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
HSBC announced that it has put aside $700 to cover fines resulting from money-laundering charges in the U.S. and $1.3 billion for deceptive sales in the U.K.
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