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.

Host Hotels & Resorts — How to Play Wednesday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Even though Host Hotels & Resorts has been offering cautious guidance, its stock appears oversold. This earnings report could bode well for HST owners.

Financial Stocks on the Attack — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Citigroup, Wells Fargo and Bank of America among big financial stocks charging ahead Monday on news that Franco-Belgian bank Dexia was being bailed out.

Alcoa — How to Play Tuesday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Aluminum prices and a down broader economy have weighted on Alcoa. Still, the company should set the earnings season pace with a calming report.

3 Reasons Airline Earnings Will Tank in 2012

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Global airlines' earnings are expected to drop 30% in 2012. Here are three reasons why the airline industry is poised to receive such a hit.

Novellus — How to Play Monday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Semiconductor equipment maker Novellus is in the middle of a downtrend -- missing already lowered expectations could send shares further down still.

3 Companies Lacking Jobs’ Brand of Vision

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
These companies were the cream of the crop at one point or another, but each has gotten too comfortable and stopped innovating. Will they sink or swim?

The Highs and Lows of Apple — Friday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
From the iPhone reveal to the unexpected loss of a technological and business great, Apple was the biggest story in this week's financial news.

Expedia’s Stock is Traveling on Standby

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Expedia travels with OK financials, but where it goes from here seems entirely dependent on whether a double-dip recession materializes.

Nuance Takes a $102 Million Swipe at Swype

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nuance's purchase of Swype -- the company that made a finger-swiping system for touchscreen texting -- broadens its scope of mobile technology.

Illumina Shares Take a Tumble

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
The biotech's stock hits the skids after the company warns revenue will take a hit.

4 Reasons Apple Has Left the Building

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Steve Jobs' death left too many holes to fill, putting Apple's longer-term growth in doubt. Here are four reasons why it won't prevail.

Should You Buy the Dow — Hewlett-Packard

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Old HP is losing that spring in its step, and a hobbling tech company definitely isn't a growing one.

Brilliance Lost — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
September retail sales were up, helping Target, J.C. Penney and others, but Thursday's headlines mostly rested on the loss of Apple's Steve Jobs.

Have Baidu Shares Fallen Too Far?

By Kevin Kelleher, Technology & Markets Contributor
BIDU has taken a near-term hit, but the stock's recent slide might mean it's a good chance to get in on future growth. The flip side is ...

General Motors Engineering a Dot-Com Strategy With RelayRides

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
GM's new car-sharing partnership could be attractive to car owners -- and pose a serious threat to other similar services, especially Zipcar.

Should You Buy the Dow — Home Depot

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Home Depot has a heavy reliance on one of the weakest markets out there -- housing. Still, HD has persevered and presents an investing bargain today.

3 Telecom Carriers to Buy for the Dividends

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
These three stocks are on the overvalued side and belong to a market with questionable growth, but they compensate with a track record of sweet dividends.

The Tech Rumor Mill Floweth — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Research In Motion jumps on rumors of a buyout by Vodafone, and Yahoo soars on news that Microsoft could be interested in an acquisition.

What a Belgian Bank Bailout Means for You

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The coming austerity will mean recession in Europe -- and the U.S.
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