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.

Skinner’s Toughest Challenge: His Succession

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
CEO Jim Skinner has almost quadrupled McDonald's stock since coming aboard, but MCD now faces looming challenges that he might be ill-equipped to overcome.

Doritos Taco Keeps YUM Looking Tasty

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
YUM Brands' new Taco Bell Dorito taco is one more thing the fast-food chain has going for it. And here's a low-cost way to play YUM.

Exxon’s Massive Spending Plan Looks Right on the Money

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's budgeting $150 billion for exploration over the next five years. That's a really smart move that will keep it well ahead of its Big Oil rivals.

American Airlines Still Fighting a Losing Battle

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
American Airlines parents AMR Corp.'s decision to freeze some of its pension plans rather than axing them is admirable, but ultimately will hamper its recovery.

Best Buy Doomed to Lose Online, Despite Flashy New Hire

By Jeff Reeves
Best Buy's flashy new hire has a great resume -- just not for e-commerce. Here's why he's not the guy to lead BBY's digital strategy.

Gold, Silver Up on Greece News, U.S. Jobs

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Over 95% of Greek government bondholders have signed on to the country's debt-swap accord.

Caterpiller Keeps Digging Up Growth

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A record-high order backlog -- now at $30 billion -- sets up impressive future performance for one of InvestorPlace's Top Picks for 2012.

5 Big-Time CEOs and Their Paychecks

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Recently released compensation figures show the CEO of one of the market’s best companies took a pay cut last year. Who got a raise?

Starbucks’ Single-Serve Coffee Could Kill Green Mountain

By Jeff Reeves
Green Mountain was getting hammered Friday after Starbucks said it would sell its own single-serve brewer this fall. GMCR's momentum could be gone for good.

This Small-Cap Telecom Deserves Your Attention

By Gene Marcial, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cincinnati Bell is mulling a spin-off that would unlock a lot of value. It's attracting some big-money interest -- and you should be watching it, too.

3 Energy Giants With Room to Boom

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
These three mega-cap energy stocks have scorching returns since the October bottom, and several factors point to yet more upside.

How Rising Gas Prices Will Affect the 15 Biggest U.S. Companies

By Jeff Reeves
Many studies say expensive gas is like a tax on economic growth because it eats into margins for businesses. Here's how the largest U.S. companies may fare.

Retail Earnings: A Mixed Bag

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hot Topic, Buckle, and others surprise to the upside, while Stein Mart slips.

Gold, Silver Continue to Rebound Early Thursday

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver were up early Thursday on decent news on the U.S. labor and Greek debt fronts. Mining stocks also were broadly higher.

Is This the Spark Green Vehicles Need?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Obama's 'All-of-the-above' alternative fuels push is raising hopes. But even if Congress approves, it'll be years before companies see the benefits.

Costco Is No Bargain Stock

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Costco's customer loyalty and membership fees give it consistent revenue. Too bad its stock is so pricey now. Buying on a fallback is the way to go.

Molson Coors Sweetens the Pot

By InvestorPlace Staff
Molson Coors Brewing Company (TAP) launches an iced tea-flavored Coors Light in Canada that eventually could sell in the U.S.

An Early Review of InvestorPlace’s 2012 Picks

By InvestorPlace Staff
How are we doing so far this year? Several writers provide the answer: Sometimes right on the money. Sometimes not.

Before You Buy Into the Homebuilder Rally …

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Solid payroll numbers and HOV's earnings report helped homebuilders continue their rally Wednesday. But the jubilant sector might be getting ahead of itself.
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