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.

Amylin Stumbles After Lilly Pulls Partnership Plug

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
As Eli Lilly looks elsewhere for a diabetes drug partner, Amylin Pharmaceuticals stumbles. But Lilly is happy as can be. Here's why.

General Motors Hits a European Roadblock

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
General Motors is just the latest example of how Europe's fiscal potholes continue to stall global stocks. Despite reporting solid earnings, GM took a beating -- along with the rest of the market -- on Italian bond news.

Gold Flat, Silver Weaker in Wake of Italian Bond Yield Spike

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold around $1,784 and silver around $34.40 on Wednesday morning; shares of miner Pan American Silver (PAAS) take a beating.

Tread Carefully With Refining Stocks

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Refining stocks have enjoyed a perfect storm of a third quarter -- but that likely means the sector is due for a pause. Investors should take in a few tips.

Banks Jump on Italy PM’s Departure — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Berlusconi’s departure opens up the possibility of a new government that could make the large-scale changes necessary to shore up the country’s fiscal mess.

Hepatitis C Drug Progress Puts Several Companies on Acquisition Watch

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
With their hepatitis C drugs showing promise in trials, these drug makers have become attractive targets for bigger pharma players.

Pay-TV Stocks: 3 Winners, 3 Losers

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Internet usage is cutting into pay-TV's growth prospects, but some firms have brighter pictures.

Gold, Silver Holding Steady Tuesday

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors on edge over euro zone keep gold hovering around $1,790 and silver around $35 on Tuesday morning. Silver miners were a mixed bag.

Monopoly Sends McDonald’s Directly to Profits

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
McDonald's cited the popularity of its Monopoly game, as well as success overseas, for a 5.5% same-store sales increase in October. But those aren't the only things MCD has going for it.

Do You Dare Chance Casino Stocks Now?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
A close look under the debt microscope gives you a better idea of the odds in playing these three Las Vegas casino stocks. And the winner is ...

Pharma Firms Duke It Out — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Pharmasset (VRUS) and Inhibitex (INHX) jump on positive hepatitis C drug news, and Vertex (VRTX) stock gets knocked back.

The Dumbest Investment I Ever Made

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
A panicked move cut a potentially life-changing investment in Jos. A. Bank Clothiers (JOSB) short.

Gold, Silver Higher; Coeur D’Alene Shares Surge on Q3 Profit

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold was trading around $1,781 Monday morning, and silver was nearing $35. Idaho's Coeur d'Alene Mines (CDE) was leading a silver mining boom.

6 Travel Stocks to Watch in Light of European, U.S. Economic Ills

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The travel market is already seeing signs of struggle, and a double-dip recession would hit the industry hard -- but one thing fuels hopes for the sector.

The Starbucks Post-Earnings Valuation Conundrum

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Starbucks' lofty stock price may be a value-oriented analyst's nightmare, but this is a case where the market might know better than the pros.

The Week in Greek — Friday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Greek's crazy debt-deal antics, Groupon's IPO and Starbucks' earnings were among the biggest financial headlines this week.

Gold, Silver, Miners All Headed Lower on Greece Uncertainty

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold was trading off about 1% on Friday morning, with silver down about 1.5%. NovaGold (NG) bucked a group of silver and gold miners headed lower.

Smart Investors Are Switching to Plastic

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
These three credit card stocks have been enjoying a healthy rally this year -- and there's a lot more room to grow. See why it's worth paying a premium for this plastic.

Jerry Yang’s Yahoo Rescue Plan Is Nuts

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang wants a lifeline to keep the company afloat -- while maintaining control of a company he's helped run into the ground.
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