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.

Starbucks’ Juice Brand Positioned for Growth

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
An analyst who visited Starbucks' Evolution Fresh juice bar in a Seattle suburb said he feels the 'brand is well-positioned to grab market share.'

Strong Rally in Gold, Silver as Euro Weakens Further

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver were solidy higher Thursday even as the euro slipped lower versus the dollar and weekly U.S. unemployment claims were unchanged.

Wal-Mart vs. Target: Which One Is Better?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The nation's top discount chains are both on the mend, but only one stock looks to be a profitable short-term bet. Here's how they stack up.

If I Owned Yahoo I’d Be Pissed, Too

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
With all the mistakes Yahoo! appears to be making, its best bet might be to review 5 ideas on how to rebuild the business, or perhaps get ready for sale

Gilead Sciences’ HIV Drugs Clear a Hurdle

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Full FDA approval should come next -- but if not, watch out, because Gilead is very heavily dependent on its HIV drug lineup, and patents will be expiring.

Friday’s Facebook IPO: Hold Off For Now

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Facebook's IPO on Friday could be the largest in U.S. history, but it might be better for individual investors to wait for the dust to settle before jumping in

5 Most ‘Gay-Friendly’ Fortune 500 Companies

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Corporate Equality Index continues to be a harbinger of change. Investors wanting to do good by doing right should pay attention to these five Fortune 500 companies.

It’s Finally Time to Merge Yahoo and AOL

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The two flawed companies would have a much better chance as one, with Tim Armstrong running the show because he's at least making progress at AOL.

Retail and Europe Spoil the Day: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Continued pressure from economic troubles in Europe, particularly Greece, weighed on the markets, dropping an early rally down for the day.

GE Capital Resumes GE Dividend Payments

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
GE Capital will pay its parent company a $4.5 billion dividend for this year and resume regular dividend payments during the second quarter.

Selling Continues in Gold and Silver

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
U.S. housing starts and industrial output weighed on gold and silver prices, but numerous mining stocks were heading upward.

Retail’s First-Quarter Winners and Losers

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The consumer continues to drive the U.S. economy, but not all retailers are benefiting the same way. Recent earnings help uncover the winners and losers.

Abercrombie Reports Fierce Drop in Q1 Profits

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Casual apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch reported plunging first-quarter profits. The news pulled ANF shares down more than 11% in morning trading.

Energy Independence: Alaska Heats Up

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
New technology is giving America's biggest energy player new life -- both onshore and in newly opened Arctic waters. Here's how the region could develop.

Amazon Is Saying ‘You’re Hired’ … a Lot

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon is on a hiring spree, adding at least 1,000 jobs in Seattle alone. But some analysts think the rapid pace could hurt already thin profit margins.

J.C. Penney’s Turnaround Turns Ugly

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Ron Johnson's renovations aren't working as quickly as investors hoped, as shoppers reject JCPenney's new pricing strategy.

Markets Grapple With GM, Greece — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Worries over Greece and possible European contagion continued to worry the markets, and retailers had a mixed day of earnings.

Homebuilder Confidence Lifts the Sector’s Shares

By InvestorPlace Staff
The strongest reading among homebuilders since May 2007 cheers investors. Still, the current 29 is a long way from the 50+ that indicates good conditions.

Gold, Silver Up on Eurozone, U.S. News

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Weaker U.S. retail sales and an increasingly likely Greek exit from the euro weigh in.
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