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.

Higher Scrutiny May Power Down Nuclear Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Nuclear plant operators will be facing higher costs in the very near future due to increased oversight from federal regulators.

Abbott Labs May Lead a Big Pharma Bounceback

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
When the sector revives, this stock could break out.

Microsoft — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The stock offers a good value, but competitive challenges lay ahead for the software giant.

Jobs Data Gives Stocks Room to Jump

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market rallies again, as the Dow hits an intraday high.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Adobe Abides

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The software maker debuts Photoshop for the iPad 2.

Markman: It’s Still All About Housing

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The home-building depression is a bigger problem than Libya and Japan combined.

Railroad Stocks Set for a Boom

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Despite the standard economic headwinds, this sector has huge upside potential.

Polo Ralph Lauren: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
This stock isn't cheap, but growth looks strong.

5 Emerging Market Stocks on Sale

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor
Indian investments saw the deepest correction of all the BRICs in Q1. Take advantage of quality emerging markets stocks while they are on sale.

Oil-Price Rise Throws Wrench into Rally

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
A multiyear high in crude is too much for bulls to overcome.

5 Big Roadblocks for Trucking Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
A strong runup in the sector since last November may run out of gas.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Spending for Supply

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Apple (AAPL) will pay suppliers in Japan to keep components coming.

Insiders Like Ligand Pharma — Should You?

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
There are a lot of "if"s to get past with this stock.

Has Apple’s Smartphone Market Share Peaked?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
A new report shows Apple's (AAPL) mobile platform losing ground by 2015.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — Hey, the iPad’s a Hit!

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
One analyst triples his 2011 sales expectations for the tablet PC.

Will Crude Oil Prices Move Up or Down in April?

By George Kleinman, President of Commodity Resource Corp.
Crude oil prices are volatile now amid major fluctuations in supply and demand. But what does April hold for crude oil prices?

Stocks Break Out to Three-Week Highs

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Tech stocks and small-caps return to the driver's seat.

Get a Leg Up on Joint Replacement Stocks

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
The sector is set to boom in the coming years.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — iPhone 5 Feature Watch

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Better voice command and navigation are in the pipeline.
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