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.

Good Transportation, Jobs News Shines on Stock Market

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Encouraging performances from retailers Target, Kohl's and Urban Outfitters lead Thursday's S&P 500 charge.

Microsoft Shows Google Fear in Baidu Deal

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The software giant looks to stop an eroding Office business.

Lumber Liquidators Sinks as APAC Leaps

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday trading led by takeover target APAC Customer Services (NASDAQ: APAC), Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL), and Hi-Tech Pharmacal (NASDAQ: HITK).

Resurgent Financial Stocks Offer Big Gains

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Moody's report saying debit card changes could earn banks billions bolsters JP Morgan NYSE:JPM and Bank of America NYSE:BAC in early trading.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Cloudy Skies

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Amazon steps up the media-storage fight.

Bebe, Apac and JVA Stock All Reach 52-Week Highs

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
Stocks setting 52-week highs include Apac Customer Service NASDAQ:APAC), Bebe Stores NASDAQ:BEBE, and Coffee Holding Co NASDAQ:JVA.

Regeneron Rally May Ride on Blindness Drug

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
A new revenue stream could mean a big boost for this stock.

China Chases a Stake in Facebook

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
A possible $1.2 billion acquisition is more fodder for bubble-watchers.

Smucker’s Rally May Need a Rest

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
This pricey stock may run into some economic realities.

3 Hot RV and Power Sport Stocks for a Sizzling Summer

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
As consumer spending bounces back, here are 3 RV and motor sports stocks worth a look this summer.

Double Eagle Flies While Real America Index Is Grounded

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wyoming's Double Eagle Petroleum NASDAQ:DBLE found love among analysts, leaping 4.6% as C.K. Cooper initiated a buy rating on the stock, and offering up an $11.50 price target -- a full 25% above today's price.

Global Concerns Drop Cree, Frontline Ltd. to 52-week Lows

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
Portugal debt downgrade, China interest rate hike worry U.S. markets; Cree, Frontline among day's big losers.

Stocks Sliding on China Rate Hike, Tech Difficulties

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron continues fall; Allegheny, MEMC also slide as S&P 500 trickles downward on news China will increase interest rates.

Kinetic Concepts Jumps as it Seeks a Buyer

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday stock action led by Kinetic Concepts (NYSE: KCI), Fuwei Films (NASDAQ: FFHL), DragonWave (NASDAQ: DRWI).

Financials Weigh Dow Down in Morning Trading

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America, JP Morgan among poorly performing financials; AT&T also lagging on Sprint iPhone news.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors: Capped

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Verizon plans to limit iPhone data usage.

Facebook IPO May Not Be Boosted By Skype Video Chat Deal

By Jeff Reeves
Facebook Skype video conferencing was unveiled today, but thanks to the new Google Hangout social networking feature from Google+ NASDAQ:GOOG, the Facebook IPO may not see much pop from this deal.

ObamaCare Court Test a Non-event for Health Stocks

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Health insurance, pharmaceutical companies' gains show confidence that ObamaCare is all but a done deal.

4 Winning Stocks for the Health Care IT Boom

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Paper-based systems and records will soon go the way of leech therapy. These four healthcare IT companies will lead the way.
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