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.

Novartis Shifts Strategy to Reinforce Growth

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Can Novartis' focus on generics and emerging markets counteract the loss of key patent protections?

China’s Growth Is Dow Jones’ Gain

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fueled by China's positive report on economic growth, these are six of the morning's biggest stock winners.

Kinetic Concepts and Transatlantic Jump on Buyout Bids

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday Trading Led By Kinetic Concepts (NYSE: KCI), Transatlantic Holdings (NYSE: TRH), Savvis (NASDAQ: SVVS).

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors: China Connection

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The iPhone picks up another Chinese carrier.

China Growth Means Gains for Stocks

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron Technologies NASDAQ:MU and other stocks like Titanium Metals TIE, Nabor NBR Altera ALTR, Capital One Financial NYSE:COF, and Cintas NYSE:CNTS have seen big moves.

Gold Mining Stocks Midway and Extorre Shine at New Highs

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold mining exploration stocks Midway Gold Corp. NYSE:MDW and Extorre Gold Mines AMEX:XG have hit new highs as financials like Bank of America NYSE:BAC suffer.

Alkermes Looks to Enter Biotech Big Leagues

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
CEO orchestrates a transformation that could leave the company poised for further growth.

DryShips a Ship Shape Greek Stock – Buy Now

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Buy DryShips NASDAQ:DRYS and don't let financial upheaval in Greece shake you off the trail of this potential winner.

3 Reasons Why JetBlue Stock Will Crash to Earth Soon

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
With its recent good news, it's easy to assume JetBlue stock is headed for a higher altitude. But here's why that's not likely.

News Corp. and Rupert Murdoch Should Quit the Newspaper Game

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rupert Murdoch and News Corp. NASDAQ:NWS jettisoned News of the World newspaper over scandal -- for his shareholders' sake, he should dump a few more.

Delta, Chinese Solar Stocks Sag to 52-Week Lows

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
European debt problems keep stock market guessing; Delta, JA Solar and ReneSola reach low points.

S&P 500 Barely Budges as Global Woes Persist

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sears, other retailers continue to enjoy success this week, but tech stocks are battered in the S&P 500's morning session.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors: iPad Power

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
One analyst sees 8.5 million tablets sold last quarter.

Potash Shares Are a Little Too Pricey

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Here's a good stock that needs a pullback.

Dow Records Razor-Thin Gains Tuesday Morning

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Concerns over U.S. recovery, China and Italy keep trading tight, but Dow Jones ekes out tiny gains on strength of Cisco, American Express.

Radiant Surges on NCR Buyout

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Active stocks at midday included Radiant Systems (NASDAQ: RADS), News Corp. (NASDAQ: NWS), Anheuser-Busch Inbev (NYSE: BUD).

Starbucks Shares May Need a Pullback

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Despite the company's huge growth plans, this stock is pricey

LinkedIn Leading the Way to Next Tech Bubble

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Forget the networking site's "story," long-term investors have no business buying this stock. Here's the bottom line.

4 Reasons to Fall in Love With Caterpillar

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Just a couple of years ago, the earth-moving machinery giant was sinking in quick sand. Boy, times have changed.
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