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.

HP: Meg Whitman’s Tough Talk Is a Good Start

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Meg Whitman's blunt assessment of HP's woes -- financial, operational and strategic -- stung investors, but at least she's facing facts.

Sears Has Investors Looking Forward — and Buying

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite a poor earnings report, SHLD surged even higher Thursday on news of store sales and a spin-off

Sears, Angie’s List Spike — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Sears Holdings and Angie's List both posted quarterly losses Thursday, but other positive news sent their shares higher.

P&G Will Shed 5,700 Workers

By InvestorPlace Staff
Many of the cuts, some 10% of the consumer-products giant's total workforce, will be in its huge marketing department.

3 Energy Stocks With Insider Buying You Should Know About

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
These three large, well-known stocks are performing well, and have also shown significant buying from company insiders. It’s time for investors to sit up and take note.

Gold Up, Silver Surges Amid U.S. Jobs Data, German Business Confidence

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Mining stocks joined gold and silver prices on their way up Thursday morning, including strong gains by Yamana Gold and Silver Standard Resources.

Yelp IPO: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yelp will come public within weeks. While it has a strong brand, it still pales in comparison to Groupon, which dominates the local commerce market.

5 Ways Alex Gorsky Can Heal Ailing J&J

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Here's why Alex Gorsky, former captain in the U.S. Army Rangers, has what it takes to lead the health-care giant out of its morass.

Gannett Hikes Dividend, Announces Pay System for Websites

By InvestorPlace Staff
Gannett (GCI) will boost its dividend by 150% and buy back $300 million in stock, as well as institute a paywall system across its community newspaper websites.

Dell, Techs Head Lower — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The S&P 500 again fails to pierce the 1,360 mark and tech stocks and financials slid lower.

Best Online Retailers for Customer Satisfaction

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
American Customer Satisfaction lists Amazon.com, Overstock and eBay as top for customer service in the e-commerce category, while Netflix plunges..

Dell, Toll Brothers Among Wednesday’s Post-Earnings Losers

By InvestorPlace Staff
Dell and Toll Brothers were declining Wednesday after disappointing earnings reports, while guidance clipped Papa John's and Cheesecake Factory.

Gold, Silver Lose Ground Amid PMI Reports

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver prices were sliding Wednesday morning, though some miners were reporting modest gains.

Best Department and Discount Stores for Customer Satisfaction

By InvestorPlace Staff
Nordstrom leads the pack for 2011, while Wal-Mart comes in last

Best Supermarkets for Customer Satisfaction

By InvestorPlace Staff
Publix and Whole Foods are ranked at the top of the list for best super markets for customer satisfaction by The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).

Best Specialty Retailers for Customer Satisfaction

By InvestorPlace Staff
Costco, Sam's Club and Staples were among the best specialty retailers on the ASCI's annual look at customer satisfaction.

Tesla’s Electrified Shares Surge Higher

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Tesla's forward momentum and Elon Musk's steering have gotten TSLA shares out of a mid-January trench, and there's more room to run.

3 Retailers to Watch Ahead of Earnings

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
As earnings season draws to a close, retailers are getting more into the mix. Keep an eye on these three retail stocks going into their reports.

Dow Hits 13,000; Airlines Hit a Wall — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Spiking oil prices pulled the big carriers down on Tuesday, after the Dow's brief transit of 13,000,
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