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.

Techs NetApp, LSI Reeling Alongside S&P 500

Citigroup, PulteGroup also down big in early trading; Consul Energy one of just two stocks to break ranks.

Dow Unanimously Down Early Thursday

Financials, tech, oil -- everyone takes a beating during a crummy midday for the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

News Corp., Disney Risk Audience by Restricting New TV on Hulu

Companies pushing back the amount of time between live broadcast, Hulu broadcast, and that spells danger for their online futures.

We’re at an Inflection Point for Gold Stocks

Gold prices are rocketing and the environment in general for gold stocks is ideal -- but they haven't take off yet. Here's a look at what this may mean.

Is it Time to Follow Ichan Out of Amgen — and Other Biotechs?

Investor Carl Ichan recently dumped several biotechs. However, Amgen's sales are strong, and with other positives, it's possible he cut bait too soon.

Amazon Publishing Continues to Boom With New Exclusives

Amazon's growing stable of authors means traditional publishers are getting pushed out of the picture entirely.

A Small-Cap Stock for Every Emotion

Whether you're bullish, bearish, uncertain or in need of safety in this market, we've got the right stock for you. Here are eight to consider.

S&P 500 Nudges Its Way Upward Wednesday

Day's early gainers on the S&P 500 include Cameron International and Sprint Nextel, while Dell and First Solar take losses.

Bank of America, GE Prod Dow Jones Forward

News of an asset sale sends Bank of America higher, and GE and Home Depot also up to boost the Dow Jones by almost 1%.

4 Favorite Stocks of Billionaire Investors

The most recent quarterly portfolio disclosures gave us a look at how some of the most successful money managers chose to grow.

Dell: Facing Death By iPad?

The floundering economy is hurting most everyone -- what's really sinking Dell is a lack of new, innovative process, as well as the tablet's assault on PCs.

Evergreen Solar Bites the Dust; Hoku, Ascent Solar Could Be Next

Plunging prices for photovoltaic cells is driving money-losing competitors into the arms of deep-pocketed investors.

Lowe’s Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Lowe's has a solid business structure and also produces a neat dividend, but are those enough to outweigh the company's heavy reliance on a weak housing market?

41 S&P 500 Stocks Hit New Lows in Early Tuesday Trading

S&P 500 dips slightly Tuesday, with Urban Outfitters, Abercrombie & Fitch and Citigroup among losers by midday.

Dow Settles Slightly Lower After Early Triple-Digit Dip

Wal-Mart, Home Depot make gains on strong earnings reports; financial sector's Bank of America, JP Morgan lower.

Gap Tackling Old Navy Sales Woes With Football Fan Gear

Old Navy could tunnel its way into the hearts of two key demographics with an aggressive campaign featuring NFL-, NCAA-branded apparel.

High-End Retail Defies Consumer Jitters

Wealthy customers are keeping luxury retailers in the black, but the shopping spree could end if the stock market dives.

5 Big Name Companies Cutting CEO Salaries

Financial reports reveal these popular companies recently reduced CEO compensation. Does this mean they're headed south? Not necessarily. Here's our rundown.

Google Challenges Itself With Motorola Deal

The search giant will face a huge task in integrating its recent purchase of Motorola Mobility. We take a look at the major challenges ahead.