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.

Time is Right to Buy Media Stocks Like TWX, DIS, NWS, CMCSA

By InvestorPlace Staff
With the 2012 elections upon us, media companies will soon begin pocketing the lion's share of campaign spending -- which means the true winners of this race could be investors.

Some Win, Some Lose on Ethanol Tax Break Talk

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Ending industry subsidies would be good for some, not for others.

4 Reasons High Fuel Standards Could Sink Auto Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
A move to 62-mpg vehicles will trip up the industry.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Not Catching Netflix

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The company's iTunes online video market share just isn't in Netflix's league.

Bears Rend RIMM, Moody’s, China Finance

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Sellers were slamming most active midday stocks Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM), China Finance (NASDAQ: JRJC), Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO).

Walmart Workers Push for Better Pay – But No Unions

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
Walmart NYSE:WMT workers have been looking for better wages for some time, but the latest effort to bring better pay to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. lacks a push for a union.

Coffee Holding (JVA) and Peet’s (PEET) Jolted to New Highs

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
Coffee Holding NASDAQ:JVA and Peet's Coffee NASDAQ:PEET have hit new highs, though Blackberry maker Research in Motion NASDAQ:RIMM continues to set new stock lows.

Health Care Stocks — You Still Have to Be Smart

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Even in this booming sector, it pays to stick to best investing practices.

3 Lessons From the Research In Motion Massacre

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The debacle in Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) reiterates that all investments must have an exit plan.

Green Mountain Coffee Perks Up on Continued Keurig Success

By Jeff Reeves
Green Mountain Coffee NASDAQ:GMCR gapped up today on continued Keurig success, and Harley Davidson NYSE:HOG and Lockheed Martin NYSE:LMT also had big days.

Netflix Has Cable Companies Playing Catch-Up

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Netflix's streaming service looms large as subscribers abandon traditional formats.

M&A News Pushes Two Bank Stocks to New Highs

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
Financial stocks are bouncing back, with Parkvale Financial and Southern Union Co. up against new highs. Tech stocks, on the other hand, are struggling.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Facebook’s Fighting Spirit

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The social-media giant plans an app store workaround.

Southern Union Gassed as Winnebago Stalls

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday stock action includes Winnebago (NYSE: WGO), Southern Union Company (NYSE: SUG), MediaMind Technologies (NASDAQ: MDMD).

Apple: A Golden Goose for Some, Not for Others

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Not supplying Apple can be a bad business model.

Pandora Faces a Tough Road After IPO

By Rakesh Sharma, Tech Stocks Writer
The latest hot IPO needs to grow its revenue stream.

RiT, DST Surge on New Projects

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG), RiT Technologies (NASDAQ: RITT), Owens-Illinois (NYSE: OI) lead midday stock volume.

Cree and Philips Stock Dim to New Lows

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
Cree NASDAQ:CREE and Philips NYSE:PHG have fallen to new 52 week lows, while stocks like Casey's General Stores NASDAQ:CASY and DST Systems are at new highs.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — The Price of Peace

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
One analyst has calculated the cost of settling patent litigation with Nokia.
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