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.

Allstate, Techs lead S&P 500 Gains

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
JDS Uniphase, Micron Technology up in early Monday trading; Monsanto falls, Newmont Mining recovers to trade flat.

Dow Jones Thinks Positive to Start the Week

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
No DJIA stocks are in negative territory in early Monday trading; Bank of America, Pfizer and Caterpillar are among the day's gainers.

S&P 500 Scratches out Slight Gains

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Strong earnings catapult Tiffany's higher early Friday, and tech companies Electronic Arts, F5 Networks gain about 3% each.

Dow Recovers Early From Opening Tumble

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America regresses after Thursday's gains; Chevron, Johnson & Johnson also post losses in early trading.

Chipotle: Cheap Food, Expensive Stock

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
CMG might have peaked -- it depends on whether it can beat expectations in the next quarter.

6 Cheap Tech Stocks to Avoid

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Just because these technology stocks are inexpensive, doesn't mean they're a value. Add these six companies to your "do not buy" list.

3 Reasons Cruise Line Stocks Might Be Starting to Sink

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Cruise lines have the upscale demographic behind them, but face too many negative factors beyond their control. See the headwinds they're facing.

Dollar Tree Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can sweat the details, but it's difficult to argue against a company that offers $1 goods during a down economy.

Patterson Companies, S&P Slip Into Reverse

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hormel Foods and Applied Materials also head lower early Thursday; Citigroup, Morgan Stanley join other rising financials.

Big BAC Buy Leads Fine Thursday Start for Financials

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Warren Buffett announces a $5 billion investment in Bank of America, and JPM, AXP also up; Dow still drops about 100 points in early trading.

Should Dell Go Private?

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dell needs to ensure it can adapt to and survive in a post-PC world, and to do that, it needs the flexibility that comes without investors peering over your shoulders.

Hormel Foods Is Too Rich for My Blood

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Hormel beats expectations, has a healthy balance sheet and out-earns its capital cost, but the stock price is too darn high relative to its earnings growth forecast.

Weeding Out the Big-Name Losers

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
While brand recognition is important, a company's name should not be the sole reason to invest. Apple and Baidu are quality. Cisco should get second thoughts.

The iPhone 5 Won’t Save Sprint

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple's high-priced iPhone isn't necessarily the best fit for Sprint's high prepaid customer count, and there's little else to draw people away from AT&T, Verizon.

Big Pharma Cash Hoards Seem Earmarked for Opportunities in Emerging Markets

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Pfizer and Merck doing little to put money toward expanding their business, and even Johnson & Johnson held back some cash in a purchase of Synthes.

Groupon’s China Prospects Look Dimmer

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company appears to be losing traction in China.

S&P 500 Treads Water in Wednesday Trading

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
McGraw-Hill, Vulcan Materials and JP Morgan among S&P 500's early gainers.

BAC, Caterpillar Hot as Dow Edges Upward

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Aggressive expansion plans for China have CAT going higher; Nucor, Home Depot among other early Wednesday winners.

H.J. Heinz Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Heinz -- like most companies -- faces challenges from a down U.S. economy, but its successes in emerging markets and acquisitions should help the company hold the line.
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