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.

Why WTO’s Ruling Against Boeing Is Irrelevant

Governments will always find ways to help domestic businesses. Ramped-up rivals' new planes are where the competitive action is.

Goldman Sachs Resignation Letter Is Nothing Compared to ‘Fabulous Fab’

After reading Greg Smith's sanctimonious missive, one has to wonder whether the former Goldman Sachs employee was naive, delusional or just plain stupid.

AOL Takes AIM at $20 Million a Year in Savings

AOL is reducing staffing across the board, but the biggest hits are in the AIM unit, where the company hopes to wring out $20 million in savings.

Rex Tillerson’s Exxon: Always Prepared

Rex Tillerson is a company vet who's steeped in oil but sees natural gas playing a major role in the future. Under his watch, XOM has performed admirably.

Mining the Rose Garden for Rare Earth Stocks

Politics and a Chinese boogeyman could help spark the stocks of these three non-Chinese rare earth miners.

Good Bank, Bad Bank — How to Invest After Fed’s ‘Stress Tests’

The Fed's bank stress test results are in and some financial stocks like JPMorgan passed handily. Others, like Citi, did not. So how should you invest?

Dow Stages Broad Rally — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Financials and United Technology led the Dow to a multi-year high. The Nasdaq and S&P also reached new recent high marks.

Gold and Silver Down, Miners Higher

Gold and silver were lower Tuesday morning amid higher-than-expected February retail sales and the approval of a second round emergency funding for Greece.

Overall Retail Sales Hit New Record

Retailing performed across the board in February, slightly exceeding analysts’ estimates, with vehicle and apparel sales particularly strong.

Youku-Tudou Hullabaloo! — Monday’s IP Market Recap

A big online video deal in China captured lots of attention today.

Is It Time to End Cell-Phone Subsidies?

Dependence on them hurts manufacturers and carriers, especially in overseas markets.

Somebody Should Pay for Disney’s ‘John Carter’ Mess

CEO Bob Iger says the company should learn from the mistake, but is refusing to blame one person for the fiasco. That's too bad.

Can Taco Bell Take Down Chipotle?

Yum! Brands' Taco Bell is taking a page out of Chipotle's playbook with the higher-priced Cantina Bell menu. CMG and its $400 stock could be in trouble.

Gold, Silver Drop on Ongoing EU Debt Worries

Gold and silver were trading lower starting the week, and miners like Pan American Silver and NovaGold Resources were taking heavy losses.

PepsiCo Shakes Up Management, Fueling CEO Succession Rumors

PepsiCo (NYSE:PEP) has had steady leadership in the corner office, but a new management shakeup is fueling succession rumors.

Is Buffalo Wild Wings Headed for a March Madness Exit?

Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) has scorched in 2012 and could have more upside past $90, but wing prices and an overbought status don't bode well right now.

Don’t Believe Apple’s U.S. Job Tally

Apple's claim that it has "created or supported" 514,000 jobs is an attempt to change a damaging image -- which many other companies have tried and failed at.

Don’t Plan the Banking Parade Just Yet

Rochdale Securities' Dick Bove thinks bank stocks are undervalued, and that March 15 stress test results will prove all's well. But don't plan the banking parade just yet.

The Rocky Ascent of Lockheed Martin’s F-35

Production slowdowns and cost overruns have plagued the U.S. Joint Strike Fighter.