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.

Keystone or Not, the Big Winner Is Canada

Canada is moving quickly to ramp up construction of a pipeline to its West Coast to facilitate exports to energy-hungry China.

The Great Facebook Profitability Question

No one really knows yet how much it it earns -- if anything. Given some of the costs required to run Facebook, profitability shouldn't be assumed.

Gold, Silver Drop as Greek, Euro Debt Worries Flare Again

Gold and silver price declines Monday morning were broadly hitting miners, with Agnico-Eagle the worst off while Hecla and Silver Standard were holding ground.

Chrysler Will Add 1,600 Jobs in Illinois

The hires will help make the new compact Dodge Dart at Chrysler's Belvidere assembly plant, which also produces Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot models.

Coca-Cola’s ‘Green’ Report Goes Green, Too

Coca-Cola stepped up its usual "green" efforts this year by making its eighth Sustainability Report available exclusively online.

What American Express’s Results Reveal

Credit card stocks can provide crucial information about consumer behavior, which in turn can signal you to make portfolio adjustments before it’s too late.

Small Patient Population? Charge $400K a Year for Your Drug

Companies like BioMarin Pharmaceutical are cashing in on rare diseases, where they can charge hundreds of thousands of dollars every year for their drugs.

3 Reasons to Fear Ford Stock Right Now

Ford should be celebrating an earnings breakout today. Instead, a miss has elicited the frowns -- and other concerns still loom for F shareholders.

Miners Surge; Gold, Silver Heading Higher at Week’s End

Gold and silver were headed higher Friday morning, and stocks like Eldorado Gold and Hecla Mining were leading surging miners.

Chevron, Ford Among Big Earnings Losers

Chevron was trading lower Friday after falling earnings dipped below Wall Street expectations, and Ford missed despite a record quarter.

Regional Banks Aren’t Exactly on Fire

Their earnings haven't been disasters, but they've generally disappointed. Some business lines are gaining, while others face the same woes plaguing big banks.

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Deserves His $68.8 Million Paycheck

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz got compensation of $68.8 million in 2011. Meanwhile, SBUX stock is up 140% since January 2008. So he earned it.

4 of Top 10 World’s Worst Airport Terminals Are in U.S.

Five of the 10 worst terminals in the world are in the U.S., according to a respected travel guide, and the worst is a Delta Airlines (NYSE:DAL) hub.

Even With Apple Genius, New J.C. Penney Might Be a Tough Sell

CEO Ron Johnson's "Tar-Mart" strategy, in-store boutiques might further fracture the struggling retailer's brand identity.

Netflix and Amazon: A Streaming Price War?

When Amazon spins off its Amazon Prime streaming-video service into a standalone offering, it may be cheaper than Netflix's.

What’s Dogging Disney?

This well-loved stock hasn't really gone anywhere in the past year. Here's why DIS is a stock to avoid -- for now.

J.C. Penney Surges on Pricing Power — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Netflix also makes a monster rally Thursday.

3 Ways To Profit From Keystone’s Demise

The rejection could be a boon to other oil transporters -- and to Keystone's builder -- if the pipeline wins approval next year. And many expect it will.

Earnings Preview: Cars, Banking and Medical

Five noteworthy companies, including Ford, will report earnings this week. Here's a quick rundown of what to expect.