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.

Oracle Shares: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
This tech giant is on a roll, but it's hardly in the clear. Its focus on smart deals and a rebounding economy do bode well for now.

BAC’s Moynihan Has a Huge Job Ahead

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Fixing the nation’s second-largest bank is a marathon, not a sprint -- and Moynihan has already made big mistakes.

Most Ethical Companies 2012 – 100+ Co.’s with a Conscience

By InvestorPlace Staff
Ethisphere has completed its 2012 ranking of the World's Most Ethical Companies list, including Starbucks, General Electric, Intel, Hasbro and others.

The Battle of the Athletic Apparel Retailers

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nike and Lululemon report earnings Thursday. Who'll win with investors as both of these stocks sit near all-time highs?

China Hits Markets, Materials — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The prospect of a cooling China gives Wall Street a chill. But some Chinese solar shares soared after a smaller-than-expected U.S. tariff ruling.

4 Reasons Why Wendy’s Will Never Top McDonald’s

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wendy’s ekes past Burger King to take the No. 2 spot -- but it’s a hollow victory. It can never go beyond that.

Generic Versions of Boniva Approved By the FDA

By InvestorPlace Staff
The FDA approved the first generic versions of osteoporosis drug Boniva, allowing manufacturers like Apotex, Orchid Healthcare and Mylan to make the drug.

Slower Starts Should Cool Homebuilders

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
And that would likely be for the better in the long term by helping to create the opportunity for some buys in this overextended sector.

Gold, Silver Down Following U.S. Housing, Building Permits

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver opened lower Tuesday morning, and numerous mining shares also were heading downward in early trading.

15% Return on Solar Investments Attracts Buffett, KKR and Google

By InvestorPlace Staff
U.S. solar developers are luring cash at record rates from investors like Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOG).

America’s 10 Fastest-Growing Restaurant Chains

By InvestorPlace Staff
A recently released report on the country's 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains show Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings are among fastest-growing. See the top ten.

Dividend Failures: 6 Biggest Stocks Refusing to Reward Shareholders

By Jeff Reeves
Apple Inc. may have made a splash by announcing a dividend, but these six big-name stocks still pay zip.

Dividend Drives Apple to $600 — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Investors get yet another reason to buy Apple. Other big movers on Monday: Bank of America and Sprint.

Target Aggressively Targets a Dividend Hike

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Flush with cash -- and with a solid history of raising dividends, Target says it's aiming to pay a $3 annual dividend by 2017.

Groupon Gets Into the Scheduling Biz

By InvestorPlace Staff
Groupon Scheduler will make things easier for small businesses to manage customer appointments.

Gold, Silver Higher Amid U.S. Homebuilder Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple's dividend dominated morning news, while Europe was quiet. A key reading of homebuilder confidence came in a bit weaker than expected.

Overdrive for Auto Parts Makers?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Federal Mogul’s aftermarket spin-off is a green light for the sector, which is benefiting from both hot new-car sales and drivers keeping their vehicles longer.

Starbucks Set Up to Roast the Competition

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor
Starbucks, Agrium, Baidu and Las Vegas Sands all sport impressive reasons to buy, while Spreadtrum Communications might be ripe for selling.

5 Bizarre Food-Combo Products

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
A stroll through the amalgamated foods we've loved and loathed.
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