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.

Compugen — Your Typical Biotech Stock Gamble

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer May 3, 2011

The company is low on cash but high on Big Pharma partners.

AOL Needs a Quick Push from Patch

By Rakesh Sharma, Tech Stocks Writer May 3, 2011

The company's local news strategy needs to work fast.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Free Time

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer May 2, 2011

Apple (AAPL) and Time Warner (TWX) hammer out an iPad publishing deal.

3 Ways to Play the Gold Boom

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor May 2, 2011

Demand for the metal and related investments continues to grow.

Live at Berkshire’s ‘Circus’: Buffett Reigns as Ringmaster

By Billy Currano, InvestorPlace Staff Apr 30, 2011

One shareholder gives his perspective live from the 2011 Berkshire Hathaway meeting about the scene in Omaha and the role of ringleader Warren Buffett.

3 Tech Services Stocks Worth Downloading

By Rakesh Sharma, Tech Stocks Writer Apr 29, 2011

Global IT spending is on the mend, which should help these names.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Cloud Coming

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Apr 29, 2011

A domain name purchase signals upcoming services.

Friday’s Stocks to Watch: Microsoft, Sunpower

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Apr 29, 2011

Sunpower shares jump on a merger deal.

Walmart Reloads Gun Sales in Return to Retail Roots

By Jeff Reeves Apr 29, 2011

Wal-Mart Stores NYSE:WMT has returned to its roots with a focus on low cost retail and gun sales and half of Walmart locations nationwide.

Baxter Shares Aren’t Built For Speed

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Apr 28, 2011

This slow-but-steady performer may be worth a look.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Android’s App-etite

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Apr 28, 2011

Google's Android is expected to have more apps than Apple.

5 Things We Just Learned From Airline Earnings

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Apr 28, 2011

Despite fare and fee hikes, higher costs weigh on margins.

Will Exxon Break ’08 Profit Record?

By Jeff Reeves Apr 28, 2011

Exxon Mobil just saw a 68% jump in Q1 earnings, and the crude oil stock may be on track to top 2008 record profits even as $4 gas cripples consumer spending.