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 Breakdown: EMC, Johnson Controls

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Both leaders in IT and automotive interiors, respectively, the following is an analysis of the earnings reports of EMC and Johnson Controls.

Gold, Silver Higher and Miners Surge on Fed Policy, U.S. Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Precious metals are getting a strong lift on Thursday. Miners, shares, ETFs -- all are enjoying a post-Fed pop.

Netflix Kills Shorts, But Gains May Not Last

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Behind the good news about earnings and subscribers, Netflix is in a precarious spot, with super-thin margins and looming competition from Amazon.

Taco Bell to Cook up Breakfast Burritos

By Jeff Reeves
Yum Brands' Taco Bell is a late entry to the breakfast rush, but it still hopes "Firstmeal" will draw big and increase its sales.

5 Best-Selling Cars of All Time

By InvestorPlace Staff
The Corvettes of the world might excite, but these less flashy models have kept the assembly lines churning for years.

A Market Trend You Won’t Want to Miss

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
There's an uptick in institutional participation consistent with the January effect. This year, not surprisingly, institutions are flocking to retail stocks.

6 Companies That Stand to Win Big From the Academy Awards

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Best Picture awards can turn little-budget films into blockbusters and revitalize slumping ticket sales. From Disney to Sony, here are six who could profit from a win.

Illumina Sparks Mean Gene Rally — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
A hostile offer from Roche warms investors' hearts.

Roche’s Hostile Bid for Illumina Could Reach $60 Per Share

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Swiss health care giant Roche made a hostile bid to buy Illumina for $44.50 per share, but many think that number will be higher when all is said and done.

eBay: No Longer a Disruptor, Is It a Sell?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although eBay is a growing company with a solid balance sheet, it is no longer the hyper-growth stock it once was. So, should you sell?

Gold, Silver Head Lower as Euro Drops, Debt Talks Continue

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Mining shares were mostly mixed Tuesday as gold and silver dropped, though Pan American Silver was down sharply.

Delta, US Airways Soar on Earnings

By InvestorPlace Staff
Delta Air Lines (DAL) and US Airways (LCC) shares jumped in early Tuesday trading on Street-beating reports, while Boeing dropped on a weak forecast.

Bank of America Investment Bankers Get Pay Cut of 25%

By InvestorPlace Staff
Bank of America NYSE:BAC has fallen on hard times and now its investment bankers are also going to feel the pain with a 25% pay cut.

2012: Year of the $50 Million CEO?

By Jeff Reeves
One of the biggest names in entertainment now has one of the highest-paid CEOs on Wall Street.

How to Play a Pop in Natural Gas Prices

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chesapeake's decision to cut output could finally give natural gas prices a reason to rise, and could give investors an opening to invest in the sector.

A Venti Order for Starbucks: Toppling Tea With Coffee in India

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Battling a saturated market at home, Starbucks focuses on convincing tea-loving India to try coffee by finalizing its partnership with India's Tata Coffee.

Life After Chapter 11? Here Are 5 Big Brands That Survived

By Jeff Reeves
Hang in there, Kodak. Bankruptcy doesn't have to mean the end. Here are five well-known names that came back from the brink of disaster.

Apple Proves (Again) It’s Wall Street’s No. 1 Growth Stock

By Jeff Reeves
Apple earnings came in with a stunning 118% jump on Tuesday after the bell, proving it still can tally mammoth growth -- and might be a steal even at $450.

Apple Reports Earnings Doubler! – Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Apple (AAPL) reported first-quarter earnings growth of 118% on Tuesday, sending its stock up almost 9% in early after-hours trading.
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