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.

Nokia Brushes Off Moody’s Downgrade

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Nokia officials said that Moody's recent two-notch downgrade of its credit rating would have a "limited" impact on the company.

Why McDonald’s Is Worth Sticking With

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Multiple headwinds -- from currency exchange and rising prices to the general global slowdown -- are clearly hurting, but it will be fine in the long run.

After Chipotle, Watch These 3 Momentum Stocks for Danger

By Jeff Reeves
It might take a while, but these three big-time growth stocks may become big-time losers. Here's why they show signs of going from red-hot to stone-cold.

Tech Is Still The Toast of the Town

By Richard Band
Tech stocks continue to do well despite only mediocre earnings, while gold mining stocks are lagging the markets.

Gold, Silver Finish Friday With Slight Gains

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver futures climbed slightly Friday, while mining stocks were mostly mixed.

SunTrust Won’t Raise Dividend Until 2013

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Despite better-than-expected second-quarter results, SunTrust Banks said that it won't request regulatory approval for a dividend increase until next year.

Can Gap Dethrone Lululemon as Queen of Fitness Chic?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Wherever Lululemon goes Gap's Athleta stores follow, as they fight for a share of the women's active apparel market. Here's how their stocks compare.

GE Is Back to Firing on (Most) Cylinders

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Despite tough times, the giant conglomerate is growing stronger amazingly well. Here's more on why GE looks like a good long-term bet.

GE Cites Lost Business, Pension Hikes for Mixed Q2

By InvestorPlace Staff
General Electric's lower second-quarter earnings slightly beat expectations, while improved revenues fell short.

Microsoft Takes Q4 Loss on $6.2B Charge

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Microsoft posted its first quarterly loss yesterday after taking a $6.2 billion charge to write down a failed 2007 online ad acquisition.

Vodafone: Revenue Misses Forecasts, Shares Slip

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Vodafone announced, excluding charges its organic revenue increaed 0.6% during the fiscal first quarter, disappointing analysts who predicted a gain of 0.8%.

Chipotle Stock Crash Was Overdue

By Jeff Reeves
Chipotle's post-earnings brutalizing shows the problems with momentum stocks: Rapid growth is expected, and the momentum eventually has to end.

Will Vivus Repeat Arena’s Non-Response?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Two days don't make or break a stock, but Vivus' response to Qsymia's approval is far from encouraging. The time to buy might be long past.

Not All Sin Stocks are Created Equal

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Sin stocks are running on 52-week highs, but tobacco is the long term stock winner over gaming and alcohol with a history of dividends and growth

Microsoft’s First Loss Is Traders’ Gain

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Microsoft posted its first quarterly loss in history, but that ominous-sounding landmark is more headline fodder than substance.

All Earnings, All the Time — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Tech stocks ruled the day as strong earnings in the sector and across the board helped lift markets to gains Thursday.

Google Finds a Way to Beat

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Motorola Mobility provided a lift to second-quarter earnings, but long-term issues linger. A big one: Cost per click on Google ads is still falling.

Gold, Silver Receive Lift From the Ditch

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver futures climbed Thursday, and most mining shares also headed higher. NovaGold and Yamana abstained from the party, however.

Capital One Must Pay Back the 2.5M Customers It Ripped Off

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
The CFPB and the OCC Wednesday ordered Capital One to pay back the 2.5 million customers it deceived.
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