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.

Yahoo, Don’t Blow It — Again

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Accepting a complete buyout is Yahoo's only sensible move. A repeat of the 2008 Microsoft rejection would be a disaster.

Ranbaxy Closes In on FDA Approval for Generic Lipitor

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Ranbaxy could sell $650 million worth of the drug in its first 180 days. But Pfizer is battling hard to keep branded Lipitor alive.

Best and Worst Stocks After Cyber Monday

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Cyber Monday sales were up almost 22% over 2010. Here's which stocks fared best (and worst) after the online shopping heyday.

The Netflix Horror Show Continues

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Markets were booming Wednesday, but you wouldn't have known it by looking at Netflix. Its drop against momentum is just more evidence of the stock's toxicity.

5 Stocks That Have the Pros Talking

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Wall Street pros Louis Navellier and Hilary Kramer go head-to-head and sound off on five stocks. See where they agree -- and disagree.

Markets, Metals Soar in Tandem on Fed News

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A plan by the Fed and other banks to increase global liquidity sends gold and silver, as well as related stocks, sharply higher Wednesday morning.

5 Reasons Tom Horton Can Lead AMR Back From Bankruptcy

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The new CEO of American Airlines' parent AMR knows well what must be done -- and how to do it. See what he brings to the table.

Buffett Bought These Stocks — Should You?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors can learn plenty from Warren Buffett, but don't automatically follow his every move. Here's a closer look at whether some of his holdings make sense.

Warning! Defense Stocks Are Under Attack!

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chances are deep Pentagon cuts won't ever happen, so radical changes in any of your defense holdings aren't warranted.

Investors Shouldn’t Count Microsoft Out

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The past two months have taken a toll on MSFT, but the company has continued to make strides across several divisions.

Gold, Silver Climb as Euro Zone Finance Ministers Meet

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver miners were making decent gains on slightly higher metal prices Tuesday morning, with NovaGold Resources (NG) once again leading the pack.

American Airlines Goes Bankrupt, Signaling End of an Era

By Jeff Reeves
American Airlines parent AMR Corp.'s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection is a signal that the 'hub-and-spoke’ legacy carrier model seems doomed for good.

Blood-Thinner Drug Race Is Still Wide Open

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
The major pharmaceutical companies are hoping to supply the definitive treatments, but the medical community hasn't yet declared a winner.

6 Stocks for a Sideways Market

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
As volatility continues to reign, investors should look to stocks that have proven records of success in various sideways markets. Here are six to consider.

You Shop, Financials and Retailers Pop — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Bumper Black Friday helps hoist the markets Monday, with some of the biggest gains coming from the likes of ING and Macy's.

Before Buying Gold Stocks, Investors Should Remember the Big Picture

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Many pundits are calling for a coming outperformance by gold stocks, but it might pay to look elsewhere in the commodity stock sector.

Foot Locker or Finish Line: Which Should You Run With?

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Industry leader Foot Locker currently has a more appealing valuation, although the much smaller Finish Line has slightly wider margins.

Black Friday Sales, EU Optimism Send Gold, Silver Soaring

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold- and silver-related trusts, ETFs and miners all surging Monday morning, with NovaGold Resources (NG) gaining almost 10%.

Chrysler’s Amazing Journey

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
With Fiat's help, it's back from the brink -- and heading for an IPO. While the road ahead will be tough, see why Chrysler is in its best shape in a long time.
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