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.

A Ruling That’s Good for Health Care Stocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A $2.7 trillion industry representing 18% of the economy now knows where it's headed. Losing the individual mandate would have been a worst-case scenario for it.

3 Wall Street Deals That Fizzled in Q2

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Three companies targeted for buyouts still haven't (or declined to) pull the trigger in Q2, leaving shareholders wondering whether management did right by them.

InBev-Grupo Modelo Deal: Everybody Wins

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Anheuser-Busch looks like it will take control of Mexico's largest beer company, but who will benefit most from the deal? Everyone -- and then some.

Housing Rivets Markets Again — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets extended Tuesday's rally with help from a positive durable goods report, as well as a homebuilder rally fueled by May home sales and Lennar earnings.

Yahoo Rediscovers the Ad Business

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yahoo interim CEO's renewed focus on advertising might seem a "duh" strategy, but it's quite the deviation from the crooked path Yahoo has been traveling.

Gold, Silver Weak Ahead of EU Summit

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nothing significant is expected given German PM Merkel's statement that there will be no collective sharing of eurozone debt liabilities as long as she lives.

How Lithium Can Power Your Portfolio

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's an overlooked way to cash in on booming demand in high tech, where the element is used in nearly everything. Here's where to mine lithium's riches.

In Retail, High End’s Pain Is Low End’s Gain

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Discount retailers have greatly outperformed the luxury brand in the past two months. Is the low-end segment still the better bet? The answer is in the headlines.

6 Hottest American Brands

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Forget just the financials, take a look at today's top brands through the eyes of the consumer. These six top the list of favorites.

O’Reilly Auto Crashes After Cutting Outlook

By Jeff Reeves
O'Reilly cut its second-quarter outlook Tuesday, with even the weather getting some blame. Is the growth over for ORLY and other auto parts stocks?

New York Times Co.’s Pointless CEO Search

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The most important skill any NYT CEO must have is the ability to let Chairman Arthur Sulzberger do whatever he wants -- and then become a scapegoat when things go wrong.

Markets Wait and Watch the EU: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets were held back by a lackluster consumer confidence report and continued concerns over the upcoming European Union summit, but finished ahead on the day.

Gold, Silver Lower on Mixed News Reports

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Markets await an EU summit and a Supreme Court ruling on 'Obamacare' later this week.

Don’t Buy Lodging Stocks — Buy THESE Lodging Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
A handful of U.S. lodging REITs are paying generous dividends. Here's a rundown of which ones to avoid and which ones to buy.

Two News Corps Mean Double the Murdoch

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Splitting the strong entertainment business from the weak publishing side makes sense for shareholders -- but that's no panacea.

3 Reasons to Flee Walgreen

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The market is worried that Walgreen is still struggling to fill the right prescription at the right time. Here are three signs that spell trouble for WAG shares.

Is Murdoch Preparing to Divide News Corp.?

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is mulling the division of News Corp. into two separate companies, splitting the publishing and entertainment sides of the business.

Buy Quality on Pullbacks, Not Stocks in Their Death Throes

By Jeff Reeves
Before buying a beaten-down name, start by admitting some "bargain" stocks will never rebound. Just look at HPQ, RIMM or NOK to see how risky this strategy can be.

Pipeline Superstar Enbridge Springs a Leak

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
An environmental mishap could be a major wrench in Enbridge's Northern Gateway project. What does it mean long-term for ENB?
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