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.

Aviation May Be Biofuels’ Killer App

By Mark Ingebretsen, Oil & Energy Writer
The aerospace industry may eventually deliver a huge market.

Japan Disaster Raises Auto Supply Risk

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Profits may take a hit if assembly lines shut down indefinitely.

Will an Amgen Dividend Be the End to Growth?

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Opinions vary on whether a quarterly payout by Amgen (AMGN) makes sense.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Software, Not Hardware

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Don't expect an iPhone 5 to be unveiled by Apple (AAPL) in June.

Airline Stocks’ Ascent Hampered by Japan

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Dropping profitable routes will hurt the bottom line.

In Case You Missed the Weekend

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
A resurgence in oil prices lifts most boats.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Supply Side

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
iPad 2 component supply is back on schedule in Japan.

Stock Rally Shows More Stamina

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The S&P 500 is up more than 5% from a March 16 low.

Best Global Stocks to Play China’s Food Strategy

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor
Grain and fertilizer stocks offer investors the best opportunity to benefit from Beijing's food security concerns.

In Case You Missed Thursday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Stocks have rallied back to pre-quake levels.

Stocks Make a Push Higher

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market has worked itself back to its pre-quake trading range.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — The App Internet

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
A research executive sees apps as the key to Apple's (AAPL) growth.

Amazon, L.L. Bean Leads Free Shipping Push – Will Walmart Follow?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Amazon and L.L. Bean are leading a push to kill shipping fees - and giants Walmart, Target and others may follow soon.

Best Buy Faces a Tough Road

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The company needs to revive its home entertainment business.

GameStop Shows Retail Still Has Life

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Digital downloads and app stores haven't taken it all yet

Thursday’s Stocks to Watch: Drugstore.com, Red Hat

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Drugstore.com (DSCM) gets snapped up by Walgreen (WAG).

In Case You Missed Wednesday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
As understandable as a lower close would've been considering the events in the Middle East and Japan, stocks got off the mat with some help from momentum in materials, precious metals and oil, which crossed $106 a barrel at some point.

Stocks Grind Out a Win

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market bounces back on strength in materials and precious metals.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — Xoom Slowdown?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
A report says Motorola is slowing its tablet production
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