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.

McDonald’s Cranking out Healthier Happy Meals

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
In the coming years, McDonald's Happy Meals will look a lot different -- all in an effort to please parents and protect profits. Here's what to expect.

Dunkin’ Donuts Stock IPO – 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dunkin Donuts corporate parent, Dunkin' Brands NASDAQ:DNKN went public with an IPO this week.Should you be among the first to get in on the stock?

Lilly Study Could Sink Prospects for Alzheimer’s Treatments

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Eli Lilly's drug study failure raises questions about the safety of its Alzheimer's treatment, but will rival Bristol-Myers have success?

Is Dell Really Pennies Away from Soaring?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Dell has its naysayers, but it also has positive metrics -- and a breakout could be looming.

Big-change Day Still Leaves S&P 500 Flat

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix, AK Steel drop by double digits; Lexmark, Supervalu among day's rapid climbers.

3M, Boeing Drop With Dow Jones

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
3M loses about 4% in morning trading after disappointing projected future earnings; Boeing, United Technologies also slide.

Netflix Shares Just Got Cheaper

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The stocks' long-term prospects are compelling.

It’s Time We Find Out What Netflix Is Worth

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix, after lowering third-quarter revenue estimates, looks less and less like a long-term growth stock, but it could be worth a shot in the short term.

Is Big Pharma Resistant to Antibiotics?

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Less profitable drugs take a backseat despite health risks

S&P 500’s Lorillard, Tenet Healthcare Plunge

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
U.S. credit downgrading fears keep S&P 500 fairly level; LO, THC, EW and SEA take dips in morning trading.

HCA Holdings, Silicon Labs Take on Q2 Earnings

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Atrinsic NASDAQ:ATRN stock soars on high volume, while Silicon Labs NASDAQ:SLAB and HCA Holdings sell off after earnings.

Shipping Stocks Sinking to New Lows

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
Shipping stocks Excel Martime Carrier NYSE:EXM and Nordic American Tankers Limited NYSE:NAT are sinking to 52-week stock lows.

Debt Doubts Dampen Boeing, Financial Sector

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors worry about potential downgrade of U.S. credit rating; Bank of America, JP Morgan among financials taking hits Monday.

Google+ May Start a Gold Rush

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
These two killer features should help Google+ lure businesses and become a dominant social networking player.

3 Stocks on the Right Side of Retail Now

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
A few apparel companies make convincing arguments as to why you should jump into a turbulent retail sector.

Thermo Fisher Scientific May Have More Life

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
It's trading near a 52-week-high, but new deals could drive shares higher.

Weak Caterpillar Earnings Hurt Transport Stocks

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
Caterpillar NYSE:CAT earnings weigh on transport stocks, as DSGE stock rallies to a new high.

CR Bard, Caterpillar Keep S&P 500 Flat

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Caterpillar and CR Bard stocks fall after disappointing earnings; S&P 500 shaves off just a few points.

SFN, Medco Continue to Top Trading

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday Trading Led By SFN Group (NYSE: SFN), Medco Health Solutions (NYSE: MHS), Express Scripts (NASDAQ: ESRX).
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