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.

An Antitrust Threat to Google?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The "Do No Evil" company has put its Google+ social networking content into its search results -- but not Facebook's or Twitter's. Why this could lead to big trouble.

What Jerry Yang’s Departure Means for Yahoo

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The co-founder's decision to leave is a clear signal that the Internet pioneer is up for sale. Yahoo has no other choice at this point.

Will Two Heads Be Better Than One at Kraft?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Kraft is putting its split in the capable hands of Irene Rosenfeld and Tony Vernon, but investors should consider pausing before rushing to buy KFT shares.

Sell Carnival? It’s Not So Clear-Cut

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Concordia tragedy won't drive Carnival into bankruptcy, but other woes lurk -- such as a heft debt load and a volatile stock.

Is It Safe to Mine in Rare Earth Stocks?

By Jeff Reeves
Even the term "rare earth" has a certain sex appeal, but investment in the sector is far from alluring. There's few big players, and demand isn't a given.

Citigroup, Carnival Crushed — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Banking giant drops 8%-plus on lousy Q4 earnings, while Wells Fargo goes the other way.

Sears Holdings Jumps on Buyout Rumors

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
If Lampert takes Sears private, there may be some short-term upside for investors. But as long as he's chairman, the company is unlikely to be so lucky.

Carnival Gets Slammed on Wall Street

By InvestorPlace Staff
The deadly wreck of the Costa Concordia is exacting high costs -- especially in human lives. Carnival's share price is yet another casualty.

5 Stocks to Surge Out of CES

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
These stocks had a great showing at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. See why people are buzzing and how savvy investors can trade on these tech trends.

Avoid the Margin-Squeezed Refiners

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
As U.S. benchmark WTI oil rises more closely the normally much costlier Brent crude, refining is getting less profitable.

Economic Reports Spur Gold, Silver Gains Early Tuesday

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold, silver prices were heading higher Tuesday morning, and many miners were right behind. However, Newmont Mining was hit on fiscal 2012 guidance.

Some Morgan Stanley Bankers Skip Bonuses

By InvestorPlace Staff
Wall Street bonuses could be off as much as 30% this year and Morgan Stanley may see a much bigger haircut, but don't shed a tear (or clap) yet.

How AMR’s 3 Rumored Suitors Stack Up

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
US Airways, TPG Group and Delta would bring different possibilities. But the pieces are tricky to put together -- and the price has to be right.

JPMorgan Earnings: Another Red Flag for Bank Stocks

By Jeff Reeves
Its poor results raise lots of questions, not only for this banking standard bearer but for its weaker financial brethren. Watch out below!

Gold, Silver Lower on Euro Debt Concerns

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Agnico-Eagle Mines, Silver Standard Resources among miners chasing gold, silver prices downward Friday morning.

Google Tiptoes Back Into China

By Kevin Kelleher, Technology & Markets Contributor
It has little choice really, and while the move is still dicey and won't boost the stock now, it could have a big payoff in the long run.

Merck Is Shopping for Smarts In Hep C

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
The pharma giant says it's determined to be the leader in treatments for the disease -- a market that is expected to hit $20 billion by 2020.

BofA Needs to Sell Countrywide and Merrill — Now

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
It missed the boat last spring to sell Countrywide and Merrill. It can't afford to let another chance slip by because big trouble is coming.

Delta Mulling AMR Corp. Bid — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Bankrupt airline holding company AMR Corp. (PINK:AAMRQ) got a jolt of life Thursday after The Wall Street Journal reported Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and a…
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