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.

Are Alternative Energy Stocks Fueled by Expensive Oil?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Maybe. But despite expensive crude, don't bet on "green" stocks or ETFs in the near-term, writes Jim Woods.

Clean Diesel and Tiffany Top Busy Stocks

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Stocks seeing big jumps in volume this morning include Tiffany (NYSE: TIF), Clean Diesel Technology (NASDAQ: CDTI), hhgregg (NYSE: HGG).

Airlines Avoid Another Volcanic Revenue Hit

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The industry dodged a climate-related a bullet after a volcano in Iceland stops spewing.

5 Reasons Spirit Airlines’ IPO Is No LinkedIn

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Investors won't see this stock doubling anytime soon.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Malware Moves In

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The company has finally made it -- as a computer virus target.

Microsoft: Still Dead Money After All These Years

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
The company's projected growth doesn't offer much to get excited about

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — Piper’s Pep Talk

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
An analyst thinks it's a good time to own the stock.

Vertex vs. Merck in Hepatitis Drug Title Fight

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
All that's at stake is a $10 billion market.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — Foxconn Fallout

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
A plant explosion in China may affect shipments of Apple's iPad.

Is it Time to Short LinkedIn?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The best move may be to wait out the volatility.

Overseas Drug Test Trend May Cost AstraZeneca

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
The company's promising heart drug may face delays

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Mac Attack

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Mac shipments grew for the 20th consecutive quarter, with 27.7% more Macs shipped in the first three months of 2011 than a year ago.

Krispy Kreme ‘Hot Now’ – But Is Cult Donut Stock Back?

By Jeff Reeves
Krispy Kreme earnings soared today, and KKD stock has been lifted as a result of strong sales and profits that rival 2004 numbers.

Did LinkedIn Just Make Facebook Worth $100 Billion?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
There were certainly many smiles as startups realize that there may be a new wave of wealth creation. But what does the LinkedIn (LNKD) deal mean for a much-anticipated-but-yet-to-be-announced IPO by Facebook?

3 Cancelled TV Shows for Netflix to Resurrect

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The company could boost subscriptions with more original content.

GameStop is Keeping Up With the Times

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
GameStop (NYSE:GME) shares may not be at their lofty levels of 2008, but the stock touched another new 52-week high of $28 on Friday, a jump of 20% in the past two months alone, thanks to two straight quarters of solid earnings. With two of the company's segments, namely digital and used game sales, seeing big gains in the first quarter of 2011, does this mean that GameStop is on the mend for good?

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Android’s Still Top Dog

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Google's (GOOG) platform grows to a third of the market.

Tenet Shares Are Off Life Support, For Now

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Until the government finds a way to keep Medicare solvent well beyond projections, investors might want to proceed with caution on Tenet.

3 Companies That LinkedIn Should Buy Now

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Why waste a $9 billion market cap?
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