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.

If You Don’t Own Amazon, Don’t Start Now

Most of the Amazon buzz is about the Kindle Fire, but investors -- especially prospective buyers -- should have their eye on its sky-high valuation.

4 Comeback Kid Stocks for 2012

Last year proved to be a crummy one for many once-powerful stocks. Here are four that are most likely to make a comeback.

Readers’ Choice: 10 Best Stocks for 2012

After our panel of 10 gave their top stock picks for 2012, we asked our readers to chime in. Here's how the InvestorPlace reader vote shook out.

Verizon Shows a Dangerous Tone Deafness

Network outages and a new "convenience fee" can quickly damage a hard-won reputation with fickle consumers who have plenty of ways to express their displeasure.

2011’s Stock Gainers and Groaners from InvestorPlace’s Will Ashworth

Green Mountain proved him out, while Rackspace proved him wrong -- but perhaps Will Ashworth's most interesting call was on a stock that's no longer with us.

InfoSpace — Yes, That InfoSpace — Is Alive and Well

The former dot-com darling and early pioneer in Internet search has survived and is catching fire once again. Momentum traders, take note.

Homes Are Where the Gains Are — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Better-than-expected housing reports push the S&P back into the black.

Google+: Gunning for Facebook

Facebook isn't the only hyper-ambitious network out there -- Google+ has stepped up its game of late and is getting aggressive about building its social brand.

Charles Sizemore’s Best, Worst Trades of 2011

Sin stocks were the story of success for Charles Sizemore in 2011, but not all of his picks were such winners. His worst pick was ...

Falling Bargains at Low-End Retailers

It's true that discounters still have a lot going for them, but investors need to be extremely mindful of one thing before they buy.

S&P Sinks Into the Red — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Techs, financials and casinos led Wednesday's equity markets lower.

3 Sectors Aided by Holiday Cheer

The holidays typically bring excitement to the stock market. The retail, shipping, and lodging sectors are among the most affected by Santa.

How Private Equity Could Save Sears

Getting value from distressed assets is something good private equity firms can do, and Sears has plenty of undervalued assets.

2011’s Best and Worst Picks From InvestorPlace’s Barry Cohen

Barry Cohen discusses some of his picks from 2011 -- and how that will affect his take on companies moving forward.

Where Will You Put Your Money in 2012?

Two areas of the market are slated to do well in the upcoming months and year, but be wary of this one sector.

Is Sears the Next Berkshire Hathaway?

Don't laugh. Eddie Lampert's strategy at Sears Holdings could be regarded as being very similar to Warren Buffett's makeover of Berkshire Hathaway in the sixties.

Sears Slammed After Store Closings — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Sears shares plummet 27% after announcing the company would close 100 to 120 Sears and Kmart locations.

5 Biggest Market Blunders of 2011

This year was overflowing with examples of bad management, bad decision making and bogus data. Here are the top five worst cases.

Sears Shedding Stores as it Sinks

Sure, a bad economy has forced Sears' hand in the closure of a hundred stores -- but years of declining sales and other factors weigh on the retailer's future.