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.

New FCC Pressure on AT&T Threatens T-Mobile, Qualcomm Acquisitions

Commission worried not only about how deals would affect consumers, but also how much hold AT&T might gain on the U.S. wireless spectrum.

The Dow Fights Back: A 200-Point Gain at Midday

Dow Jones Industrial Average creeps back above 11,027 during the day. Battered Bank of America, Alcoa among stocks riding Tuesday's good vibes.

2 Trucking Stocks To Roll With, 2 To Park

Regardless of their individual numbers, whether or not you get behind trucking stocks should also depend on manufacturing output, other variables.

Procter & Gamble: A Wait-and-see Stock

P&G's recent numbers were a bundle of good news, but unenthusiastic third-quarter expectations make this an unsure bet.

Bad News Beers: Why These 2 Stocks Are Starting To Go Flat

More and more drinkers are reaching for wine glasses rather than beer bottles, but that's just one of the reasons these two beer stocks are going flat.

S&P 500 Dips as Global Turmoil Continues

Sprint loses about 40 cents on Verizon labor problems; Cooper Tires' poor results send Goodyear Tire downward.

Dow Jones Jettisons 300 Points Early Monday

United States credit downgrade sends Dow Jones tumbling early Monday; financials Bank of America and JP Morgan drop.

Is It Time to Pick Up AAA-Rated Stocks?

There are only four companies remaining that hold this distinction. Are their stocks worth buying? Take a look.

S&P Gave Us Another Reason to Buy Gold

The case for buying the yellow metal has gotten stronger.

Pandora Playing a Broken Tune

Leading Internet radio site can't grow subscribers without increasing costs, making it dependent on advertising -- a bad position with a possible double-dip recession looming.

Procter & Gamble Plays Wall Street’s Guidance Game

Procter & Gamble's laughably wide earnings guidance range was a necessary evil -- giving a vague forecast is less risky than being accurate, then missing the grade.

Friday’s Apple Rumors: Long Way to $540

One analyst thinks it's time to get even more bullish.

Global Recession Fears Take Toll on S&P 500

S&P 500's chief strategist thinks index is headed into correction territory; Priceline, EOG Resources among day's winners.

Dow Jones Level After Thursday’s Carnage

Following a loss of 513 points Thursday, the Dow was trading about level Friday, with Kraft, Bank of America and McDonald's among the midday losers.

Strong Q2 Earnings Don’t Convey ATVI’s Vulnerability

Activision Blizzard showed great numbers and a knack for navigating the digital market, but mainstays World of Warcraft, Call of Duty becoming a concern.

Stock Smackdown: Priceline vs. Expedia

Online travel agencies have revolutionized the industry, but they are not as similar as they appear -- which you can see when you put them head-to-head. Which is the better stock buy?

Amazon vs. Netflix – Which Online Growth Stock is Better?

Netflix has put many video retailing contenders out of business with a one-two punch, but can it knock out leading Internet retailer Amazon?

You’re Dunkin’ Into Perilous IPO Territory

What's not to love about Dunkin' Brands? Other than its ridiculous valuation, slow growth and massive debt, that is.

S&P 500 Keeps Digging New Bottoms

Grim economic outlook spells another lousy day for S&P 500. Commiserating are MetroPCS, MEMC Electronic and Alpha Natural Resources.