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.

Nalco Holding Shares Are Worth a Look

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 11, 2011

The company looks good as a buyout candidate or on its own.

Auto Sales Are Better Than You Think

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jul 11, 2011

Don't fall victim to a "right here, right now" mentality. Though tepid, there's still growth in the auto sector. Here's the complete picture.

Monday’s Apple Rumors: TV Time

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jul 11, 2011

Several analysts think a high-definition television is on its way.

News Corp. Tanks as Sweet Kandi Flies

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jul 11, 2011

Midday trading high in News Corp. (NASDAQ: NWS), Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG), Arch Chemicals (NYSE: ARJ).

Drug Wholesalers Should Win Big From Generics Boom

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Jul 11, 2011

Several big blockbuster drugs will soon lose their patent protection. These three companies can expect to enjoy steep paydays as a result.

Facebook’s Music Moves May Finish Off Pandora

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 11, 2011

An alliance with Spotify will turn up the heat.

Earnings Season Starts With a Thump as Top Blue Chips Stumble

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 11, 2011

DJIA stocks opened earnings season with a flop, with Alcao, Bank of America and JPMorgan slumping in early trading.

Cloud Computing ETF Takes Flight

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 11, 2011

It's a booming sector, but can this fund deliver long-term returns?

Financial Stock Hits New Low on European Debt Fears

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 11, 2011

Financial stock Barclays NYSE:BCS hit a new 52 week low as stocks suffered under euro zone debt fears in Greece as well as new Europe troubles in Italy.

Disney Surfs Web for ABC Soap Opera Solution

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 9, 2011

ABC tries to keep 'All My Children,' 'One Life to Live' profitable by airing them in cyberspace.

Low U.S. Hiring Hounds Alcoa, CAT and Dupont

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 8, 2011

Industrials Alcoa, Caterpillar and DuPont all down about 2% in early trading; Merck a lone bright spot for Dow.

Unemployment Slams Jobs Services, S&P 500

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 8, 2011

Employment industry's Monster, Robert Half among losers as negative U.S. jobs report hacks away at S&P 500.

Double Eagle Soars While Real America Index Skids

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 8, 2011

Wyoming's Double Eagle Petroleum (NASDAQ: DBLE) is up 8.13%, even though energy prices are down. The stock's move is likely tied to momentum trading on the thinly traded name.