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.

Lorillard Shares Keep Smoking

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
An FDA ruling has this tobacco stock flying high.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — Settling Down

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Nokia and Apple make friends, ending all litigation.

Phone Stocks Orsus Xelent and Zagg Ring in New Highs

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
A slew of M&A activity pushed many stocks higher, including new highs for cell phone stocks Orsus Xelent Technology NYSE:ORS and Zagg Inc NASDAQ: ZAGG.

Youku’s Pop Defies Fundamentals

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Despite Tuesday's rally, investors should be wary of mounting losses.

4 Things That Could Damage Facebook’s IPO

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company's offering will be huge, but it does have risks.

Market Fueled by Timberland, EMS, and Graham Buyouts

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Market activity was driven this morning by buyouts of Timberland (NYSE: TBL), EMS Technologies (NASDAQ: ELMG), and Gerber Scientific (NYSE: GRB).

Monday’s Apple Rumors — MacBook Air Mania?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
An analyst sees another big hit in the company's speedy new laptop.

Acquisition News Sends Gerber Scientific and EMS to New Highs

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
Buyout and acquisition news sent Gerber Scientific NYSE:GRB and EMS Technologies NASDAQ:ELMG to new 52-week highs today, though tech stocks Hewlett-Packard NYSE:HPQ hit a new low.

Lululemon Limbered Up for Another Run

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The stock isn't cheap, but a strong brand is worth it.

Walmart Customer Service Stinks

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
Walmart ranked near the bottom of the barrel across multiple categories, according to Consumer Reports.

Is Apple Just Another Corporate Overlord?

By Jeff Reeves
Apple prides itself on being a beacon of individuality, but a recent effort to create a union shows hairline cracks in the company's brand.

Abbott Milking More Profits By Imitating Baby Formula Business

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Baby formula maker Mead's rising success has competitor Abbott Laboratories trying desperately to catch some of the momentum, which is showing no signs of slowing down.

Fossil Digs Up New 52-Week High, as Do Orsus and Quidel

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
After spending six-days in the red, yesterday stocks snapped their longest losing streak in over a year. However, today, trader optimism seems quelled, with mixed…

4 Game Stocks to Watch After E3

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Established companies had a good showing at the annual conference.

Lululemon Surges on Earnings, RealD and Cooper Tire Slump

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Technology manufacturer RealD (NYSE:RLD) and tire company Cooper Tire & Rubber (NYSE:CTB) took hits in the market today, while sport clothing company Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) breaks out after a stellar first quarter earnings.

Friday’s Apple Rumors: Microsoft Muscling In?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The software giant's deal with Nokia should deliver market gains.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Price Peace

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The company backs off its app store mandates.

Can Investors Diagnose Anything from Cancer Drug Summit?

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
The recently concluded American Society for Clinical Oncology is considered to be the landmark event where the biggest info is shared. So what was the news?

Citigroup the Latest Personal Information Target of Hackers

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
Citigroup NYSE:C became the latest hacker target for personal information via a cybersecurity attack on Citi digital networks in the wake of Sony NYSE:SNE privacy trouble.
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