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.

General Mills — How to Play Wednesday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
You can expect another strong earnings report out of General Mills, but regardless of the result, don't expect the needle to sway too far in either direction.

3D ‘Lion King’ Triggers Disney’s Return Cinematic Success

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
With the 3D "Lion King" restoring Disney to box office success, look for other 3D conversions of hits from its catalog.

Bed, Bath & Beyond — How to Play Wednesday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Bed Bath & Beyond is trying to keep momentum from its summer surge. Expect a strong earnings report Wednesday to help it do just that.

Should You Buy the Dow — Caterpillar

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Caterpillar should be able to withstand economic turbulence -- even a double-dip recession.

Adobe Systems — How to Play Tuesday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Investors might be too sour on ADBE, but the negative sentiment can be understood -- JMP's rating downgrade might be a sign of what's to come.

Google Flights: Prepared for Takeoff?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Google Flights might not make a dent in full-service travel brands like Priceline and Expedia, but search-based services like Kayak and Microsoft's Bing could suffer.

ConAgra Foods — How to Play Tuesday’s Earnings

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Even though CAG has a good chance of beating expectations, it doesn't have much chance of seeing a significant pop -- and a miss could send shares reeling.

RIM Still Well Short of Being a Buy

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Company's future product outlook too dim for long-term investors to seriously consider.

Autopilot Addiction Will Cost Airline Stocks Big-Time

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Airline stocks like Southwest, American and United face costly new regulations to reduce pilot fatigue and mandate better training.

News Corp.: The Next Gaming Giant?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
A subsidiary's upcoming Facebook game release could help reopen a business door for Rupert Murdoch's empire.

Should You Buy the Dow — Boeing

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Boeing has solid financials, but the company faces enough forward-looking concerns that investors might want to wait to act.

3 Wine Stocks That Are the Toast of Investor Portfolios

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Wine consumption in the U.S. continues to rise, and that makes these three companies good winery stocks to buy.

How Google Will Finally Make YouTube Profitable

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Video editing service, coupled with Google+, could be the spark Google's premium video business needs.

Lincoln National Isn’t a Secure Play

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
High valuation on tepid 2012 growth and mediocre financials make recent pop a mystery.

Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) – How to Trade Monday’s Earnings

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Investors are watching Darden NYSE:DRI stock before Monday's earnings. Traders can expect a pop in the stock after a decent Darden earnings surprise.

3 Frontrunners in Bidding War for Yahoo

By Jeff Reeves
A look at three potential suitors who might bite -- and what could happen to Yahoo as a result.

5 Food Stocks To Avoid

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Increasing corn prices have helped weigh down these stocks, and there's little hope of a respite.

Swiss Stocks Look as Sweet as Chocolate Thanks to Franc Move

By Bryan Perry
Swiss exporters, companies that do business abroad stand to benefit from favorable currency exchange rates after tying the franc to the euro.

Should You Buy the Dow — Bank of America

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America's stock is as toxic as its mortgages -- all but the most speculative of investors should turn tail.
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