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.

Earnings Results to Guide You in February

There's only so much a furry groundhog can tell you. Forget Punxsutawney Phil's shadow and prepare for the coming months with earnings forecasts instead.

5 High-Profile Deaths in the Executive Suite

Micron CEO Steve Appleton, who died in a plane crash last week, joins a list of executives who lost their lives relatively early, and while at the helm.

The Market’s Best Start in 15 Years

Companies with strong fundamentals, unique products and good market recognition led the pack. Find out which stocks came out on top in January.

Gold, Silver Lower as Greeks Drag Feet on Austerity Measures

Gold and silver prices were headed slightly downward Monday morning, but Agnico-Eagle and Barrick Gold were among a few miners making gains.

Don’t Get Caught Shorting These Stocks

If you own any of these 14 stocks, you need to be ready to take profits at the first sign of trouble. But if you're looking for something to short, look elsewhere.

5 Market-Moving Earnings Reports Analyzed

A follow-up on five noteworthy companies that recently reported earnings, including Ford and four health care companies.

Too Much Green on Green Mountain

Green Mountain proved its critics wrong for the latest quarter. But can the company keep up the growth, or are the shorts still right?

Gold, Silver Drop Off After Positive January U.S. Jobs Report

Gold, silver and mining stocks were on the decline Friday morning, with NovaGold Resources and Silver Standard Resources taking larger losses.

5 Breakout Retail Stocks for February

When a recovery is on the way, the retail sector outperforms -- expect these stocks to boom during the next month.

7 Warren Buffett Stocks Dishing Up Double-Digit Gains

Berkshire Hathaway's overall performance may lag the market, but Warren Buffett is doing just fine. See his best performers.

Overreacting to a Prostate Cancer Drug?

Medivation shares are soaring on positive test results. But investors may be getting ahead of reality here.

What a Marathon Pipeline Spin-Off Would Do

Marathon Petroleum’s possible pipeline MLP could give investors a steadier performer.

Sony: Still No Reason to Buy — Yet

SNE got hit after another grim earnings report, but until the company can show a clear path to a turnaround, there's little upside to buying in low.

10 Best Stocks Under Barack Obama

The president may not deserve the credit, but these stocks have been the biggest winners under his administration. Here are 10 thriving since he took office.

Will AMR’s Layoff Lead to Takeoff?

Workforce cuts are a painful but necessary step, among many others, if a revival is going to happen after bankruptcy.

5 Reasons Zuckerberg Is WRONG to Take Facebook Public

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's letter to prospective investors raises a few big questions about the social media giant's decision to go public.

4 Truths about Facebook Risk

Facebook’s list of risks is substantial, and its growth rate, earnings, and enormous user base underscore some of the challenges ahead.

Gold, Silver Rising on Jobs Data

Strong gains in gold and silver were sending most mining stocks higher Thursday morning, though NovaGold Resources was down on an equity offering announcement

Besides Zuckerberg, Who Wins in Facebook IPO?

Facebook already has a lot of shareholders, but the very biggest include the co-founders, private investment firms, and a number of Silicon Valley insiders.