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.

2 Reasons Why These Big-Name Stocks Deserved to Crash

By Jeff Reeves
Chipotle? Netflix? These shiny cult stock names have taken massive losses as of late -- and it's entirely deserved. Here are two reasons why.

Swift Transportation — How to Play Monday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Swift Transportation's stock has been overly battered -- expect good things from SWFT's quarterly report and a subsequent rebound in stock price.

5 Reasons Everyone Hates Bank of America

By Jeff Reeves
Bank of America puts another log on the outrage fire by announcing an obnoxious debit card fee starting in 2012.

Costco — Why the Warehouse Is Walloping Wal-Mart

By Jeff Reeves
Costco is out-bottoming the supposed falling-prices king thanks to two facets of its business model that help prop up its bottom line.

3 Reasons to Stop Worrying and Invest Now

By Jeff Reeves
It may seem crazy to buy stocks right now, but hoarding cash isn't any safer. The real worry is what could happen if you are not invested in the market.

Amazon Excites, Bank of America Incites — IP’s Weekly Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Bank of America's $5-per-month debit-card fee announcement and Amazon's Kindle Fire reveal were among this week's top stories.

3 Stocks Ready to Get Booted From the $100-Plus Club

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
These high-fliers are facing too many headwinds and/or competition to stay above the $100 mark indefinitely.

Harleysville Hits the Buyout Lottery — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Nationwide Mutual buyout offer nearly doubles insurer's stock Thursday. Also, Microsoft announcement of Xbox Live TV plans sends Netflix shares into the ground.

Kindle Fire — The Endgame for Best Buy and Barnes & Noble

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Nook can't keep up with the Kindle Fire, and Best Buy's store model will continue to suffer as more people get Amazon purchasing power in their hands.

Don’t Try to Benefit From John Paulson’s Epic Implosion

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The nature of John Paulson's major holdings means little ripple effect if he dumps before the redemption deadline for hedge funds.

5 High-Tech Shelters From the Storm

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Technology stocks are up in the month of September. Relative to the rest of the market, these five stocks are weathering the storm.

High-End Jewelry Offers a Gem of a Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Tiffany and Blue Nile are two of the luxury jewelry market's top names -- but which one is worth owning as an investor?

Kindle Fire’s Burning on the Trading Floor — Wednesday IP Market Cap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Amazon (AMZN) makes a decent gain on new tablet reveal. Also Wednesday, steel stocks AK Steel (AKS) and U.S. Steel (X) take a pounding.

For Bargain Stock Deals, Look to Discount Retailers

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Both Dollar Tree (DLTR) and Family Dollar (FDO) allow investors to get their money's worth, though one of these discount stocks is a better long-term investment.

Accenture Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Macroeconomic headwinds shouldn't break this solid company's strong global platform and financials.

Can Carl Icahn Save Research In Motion?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The activist investor has his work cut out for him with the troubled BlackBerry maker.

Don’t Get Mad at Inflation – Here are 3 Ways to Invest and Get Even

By Jeff Reeves
Don't let rising food and fuel prices get you down. Here are three moves to make now to profit from inflationary pressures.

Amazon Looking Long in New Tablet Wars

By Kevin Kelleher, Technology & Markets Contributor
Rumor has it that Amazon will announce a $250-300 iPad-like tablet today. If so, it's not just AMZN shares that would be impacted.

5 Reasons to Buy Oil Stocks Now

By Jeff Reeves
Think low oil prices are here to stay? Think again. Take this time to buy into oil companies now, then ride the growth -- and enjoy the dividends.
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