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.

Sun Life Is a Bright Spot for Dividend Investors

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 18, 2011

Here are two reasons to favor -- and two reasons to avoid -- Sun Life Financial stock.

Bank of America, JP Morgan Stock Stuck in Tailspins

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 18, 2011

Financials were dragging the Dow Jones INDEXDJX:.DJI lower, with Bank of America NYSE:BAC stock off by about 3% and JP Morgan NYSE:PM falling shortly after the opening bell.

2 Internet Stocks to Buy For the Long Run

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 18, 2011

Infrastructure plays JDSU and Akamai may continue to struggle in the short term, but could hold value for investors with patience.

Walgreens vs. CVS Caremark: Which Stock Will Win Drug Store Wars?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 16, 2011

One of these stocks has the advantage in the drug store wars. Which one?

When Google Wins, Newspapers Lose

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2011

The Internet giant's dominance in digital advertising may put the final nail in newspapers' coffin.

Chesapeake Energy Sizzles While Real America Index Slumbers

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2011

Oklahoma's Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK) exploded 7.41%, as sector peer Petrohawk Energy (NYSE: HK) was bought out by BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP), lifting the entire sector.

2 Stocks Poised for a Prostate Cancer Test Payday

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Jul 15, 2011

The race is on for a better prostate cancer test and these two companies appear to be making progress. See how gene technology may give these two names a boost.

Friday’s Apple Rumors: Android Hanging Tough

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jul 15, 2011

Google's platform is activiating a half-million devices a day.

BHP Buyout of Petrohawk Bolsters Market

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2011

BHP Billiton NYSE:BHP and its big buyout of Petrohawk NYSE:HK has bolstered the market and boosted energy and oil stocks.

Energy Stocks Petrohawk and Cabot Pump Up Profits

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 15, 2011

As oil approaches $100, stocks Petrohawk Energy Corp NYSE:HK and Cabot Oil & Gas NYSE:COG hit highs. Airline stocks Southwest NYSE:LUV and US Airways NYSE:LCC at new lows.

Dow Fights Back from Brink, Thanks to Google and Oil Stocks

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2011

Facing its worst week in a year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose in the morning session, bolstered by strong earnings from Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Citi (NYSE: C), to rise about 15.40 points to over 12542, a gain of more than 15%.

Petrohawk, Clorox Jump on Huge Buyouts

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jul 15, 2011

Midday stocks led by Petrohawk Energy (NYSE: HK), Clorox (NYSE: CLX), and Genesis Energy (NYSE: GEL).

Moody’s May Make Investors Smile

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 15, 2011

World leaders may not like Moody's much right now, but investors have reasons to be happy.

Customers May Hate Pepco, But Investors Find a Lot To Love

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 15, 2011

While customers may rank PEPCO NYSE:POMas the most hated company in America, investors are raking in the profits from a company that is teetering on the line between pain and profitability.

Why Ross, TJX Stores Offer High Value At a Discount Price

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 15, 2011

With back-to-school just around the corner, retailers are watching the sales from Ross and TJX do exactly what analysts predict they wouldn't do -- start going sky high.