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.

Trading Explodes in L-3 and AeroVironment

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 22, 2011

Midday Trading Led By Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE), AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV), L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL).

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — High-Def

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 22, 2011

Talk of new high-definition televisions is heating up.

Investors Haven’t Lost Heart in Pacemaker Stocks

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Jun 22, 2011

A study's warning about the devices comes -- and goes.

Healthcare Stocks Healthspring and Humana Check In at New Highs

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 22, 2011

As Wall Street braces for the outcome of this afternoon’s Fed meeting, health care stocks Healthspring NYSE:HS and Humana NYSE:HUM are leading the healthcare sector.

Apple’s Chart Showing Some Bruises

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jun 22, 2011

Bearish momentum is picking up for the king of all tech stocks.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — iPhone Slowdown

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 21, 2011

The company decreases orders in preparation for the new models.

Tower Bancorp Leads S&P Gainers After Buyout Deal

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 21, 2011

Tower Bancorp tallied a nearly 23% gain in early trading today after Susquehanna Bancshares announced it would acquire the bank in a $343 million deal for cash and stock.

Oil Refiners Holly Corp and Frontier Gush to New Highs

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 21, 2011

Crude oil refiner stocks Holly Corp and Frontier hit new 52 week highs today on merger and acquisition news.

AstraZeneca Plagued By Purple Pill Problems

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Jun 21, 2011

The company faces eroding sales of its blockbuster drugs.

Hawaiian Holdings Takes Flight as Oil Continues Descent

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 20, 2011

Airline stock Hawaiian Holdings NASDAQ:HA is moving higher on lower oil prices, leading the Real America Index of stocks.

PNC Drops Midday as Caribou Peps Up

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 20, 2011

Midday stock action topped by PNC Financial (NYSE: PNC), Caribou Coffee (NASDAQ: CBOU), Harbin Electric (NASDAQ: HRBN).

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Friending Facebook

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 20, 2011

Facebook's new app store may not be a rival after all.

4 Reasons to Doubt Boeing’s Bullish Outlook

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jun 20, 2011

Demand should rise for the industry, but that doesn’t mean this stock will soar.

Chinese Tech Stocks CTFO and SOL Punished to New Lows

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 20, 2011

Chinese tech stocks China TransInfo Technology NASDAQ:CTFO and ReneSola NYSE:SOL hit new lows today, but travel stock icons Six Flags Entertainment NYSE:SIX and Copa Holdings NYSE:CPA hit new highs.