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.

Caterpillar’s Downward Crawl Clips Dow

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Disappointing earnings report cuts out Caterpillar's legs, and Verizon slides despite solid earnings.

General Electric May Light Up Your Portfolio

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
After 10 years, has CEO Immelt learned how to manage?

Don’t Give Up on Intel Just Yet

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Critics continue to find fault with the stock, but the company still manages to surprise.

Techs Mellanox, Datalink Riding High

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
Second-quarter earnings boost Mellanox Technologies (MLNX), Datalink Corp. (DTLK) to 52-week highs; Genworth Financial (GNW), AMR Corp. (AMR) stumble.

S&P 500 Thrives on Strong Earnings, Mergers

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Robert Half International (RHI) upgrade, Medco (MHS) merger with Express Scripts (ERSX) among biggest news across uplifted S&P 500.

Banks, Home Depot Boosting Upbeat Dow

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America and JP Morgan continue strong weeks, and positive U.S., international news also helps buoy Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Medco, Express Scripts Skyrocket on Deal

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

Thursday’s Stocks to Watch: Zillow, Skullcandy

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Zillow shares climb back up the ladder.

3 Tech Stocks That Will Be Obsolete by 2015

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
An ever-changing tech world means some former big-time stocks may become extinct -- and sooner than you think.

3 Under-the-Radar Value Stocks

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite range-bound big indices, the market is rich with opportunities in smaller names.

Medicis Shares May Be Sounding the Buy Signal

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
The CEO's personal crises has the stock at a better value.

Numbers Don’t Look Good for Bank of America

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America already is in a world of hurt, and the numbers show no glimmer of hope in BAC's future.

Wear a Helmet With Harley-Davidson’s Stock

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
The company is back on track, but balance-sheet problems persist.

Nalco Soars, Ecolab Sinks on Merger Deal

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday Stock Action Led By Nalco (NYSE: NLC), Citi Trends (NASDAQ: CTRN), E*Trade (NASDAQ: ETFC).

Apple’s Earnings Help Boost Tech Stocks

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple earnings, potential debt reduction plan stoke Dow Jones' fire, with 52-week highs coming from Socket Mobile, InterDigital and VMware.

E Trade, Cintas Among Winners for Flat S&P 500

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Citadel announces intentions to sell holdings in E Trade, sending ETFC stock up about $2.

UTX, Microsoft Slipping on Slow Day for Dow

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Techs Microsoft, IBM and United Technologies all hit Wednesday as Dow slides a little; Bank of America, JP Morgan tick upward.

Zillow Shares – 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Real estate website Zillow opened its stock market life with a bang, but a few negative forces might keep it from growing strong roots.

News Corp. — Making Money on a Disaster

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
As bad news mounts, pressure for Murdoch to step down could mount -- and that's something News Corp. shareholders should want to hear.
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