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.

3 Publicly Traded Stocks for a Private Space Race

By Jeff Reeves
As two decades of NASA’s shuttle program come to a close, the push towards privatized space programs begins. Here are three stocks that could benefit.

Costco Shares Offer No Bargain for Investors

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A pullback can be expected for Costco's pricey shares. What would that mean for Wal-Mart and Target stock?

Apple Tops Expectations, As Usual

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Go figure -- the company's iPhone and iPad are still popular. If you've missed it, here are the highlights of Apple's third-quarter results.

Harley Davidson Motors Higher to Lead Real America Index

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Wisconsin’s Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) is tearing up the neighborhood, blasting ahead 10.26%, as the company more than doubled its profit from last year on a 7.5% jump in sales. It’s the first rise in U.S. sales in over four years.

IBM’s Growth-Stock Days May Be Over

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
The company's financials are compelling, but how much higher can this stock go?

WebMD Recovers as Hasbro Transforms Down

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday Trading Led By WebMD Health Group (NASDAQ: WBMD), Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW).

Casino Stock Melco Crown Ringing In New High

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
Casino stock Melco Crown Entertainment (NASDAQ:MPEL) cashed in today with a new 52 week high, and strong earnings reports and economic news helped ensure other stocks followed suit.

IBM, Techs Help Dow Forget Global, U.S. Woes

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
IBM- and Intel-led tech surge pushes Dow Jones up in early trading; stragglers include Coca-Cola, Bank of America and Johnson and Johnson.

Harley Trading High on the Hog After Earnings

By Jeff Reeves
Increased sales, cost cutting show up in Harley-Davidson's big second-quarter profits, sending shares up 10% at the opening bell

Harley Revved Up on Earnings, Home Starts Lift LEN and DHI

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Up by almost 1% to over 1,317, a pick up of more than 12, theS&P 500 INDEX,RTH rose on strong earnings reports from the tech and consumer sectors.

All Hail Hyundai — New King of Brand Loyalty

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
Hyundai's not-so-basic base models, Japan's decline in production after tsunami put South Korean automaker over the Toyota, Honda humps.

DuPont Is a 200-Year-Old Innovation Play

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The blue chip may not be sexy, but a continuous evolution keeps it hot.

Rolling the Dice on Casino Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
2 stocks to play and 2 to pass as lady luck begins to shine on the gaming industry again

Spotify: A Sad Song for Pandora Shareholders?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Spotify streaming music service has an interesting edge that could spell trouble for Pandora shareholders.

Cisco Down, but Mounting a Comeback

By Jeff Reeves
Cisco may have been sent for a loop, but here's why it can grow bigger and faster (like it needs to) in the coming months.

9 Great Investment Ideas for a Crazy Market

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Market bulls and bears are at a standoff as the economic recovery struggles, but these stocks are not in danger of slipping.

Genworth, Allstate Lead Big Declines in Financial Stocks

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Genworth Financial NYSE:GNW was down about 7.25% in early trading, with insurance stock Allstate NYSE:ALL not far behind as banking stocks took a hit Tuesday.

Generic Drug Makers Face Long-Term Hurdles

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
What happens with Big Pharma's pipeline dries up?

WebMD, Royal Bank of Scotland Floored in Active Trading

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Stock trading led by WebMD Health Group (NASDAQ: WBMD), Pharmaceutical Product Development (NASDAQ: PPDI).
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