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.

7 Gas and Oil Stocks to Sell Now

Gas and oil stocks have been investments of choice as crude oil prices have risen, but investing in these particular 7 oil picks is unwise.

5 Reasons to Buy Walgreen After Sell-Off

Walgreens sold off big-time after earnings, but could bounce back in the weeks ahead.

In Case You Missed Tuesday

Investors start noticing oil prices again.

Stocks Slip As Oil-Price Fears Return

The market takes a step back as traders look beyond Japan.

Pharmacy Benefit Firms Await Generic Drug Paydays

These stocks offer a way to play the coming prescription drug boom.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — What’s In a Name

Apple takes the offensive on Amazon's new app store.

4 Nuclear Operators Facing Closer Scrutiny

Greater oversight is coming, meaning higher costs are likely for these nuclear power names.

Buy Stocks That Stood Strong This Month

Buy the two dozen stocks that stood above the crowd in the latest sell off.

In Case You Missed Monday

The Dow below 12,000 -- was it just a dream?

2 Junk Food Stocks to Fatten Up Your Portfolio

Wall Street isn't paying much attention to these stocks that are churning out higher sales and profits, and throwing off good dividends.

Dow Retakes 12,000 as Japan Fears Subside

The markets keeps rolling as stocks jump more than 3% in three days.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — T-Mobile, No iPhone For You!

Subscribers will likely have to wait for the iPhone 5.

Solar-Stock Rally Assumes Too Much

The speculative runup in the sector is defective in logic.

What’s Next for Natural Gas?

The fuel's expanding uses will make it a growing part of the energy sector.

What Renewed Bank Dividends Mean for Stocks

As the Fed allows big banks including Wells Fargo and JP Morgan to boost dividends, the news is moving the broader market.

Let’s Go Shopping … for Stocks

A market sell-off is when investors should prepare a list of stocks to buy like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL).

General Electric: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Rocked by nuclear headlines, will GE's shares plunge further -- or are they a buy?

Is General Electric (GE) Facing End of Nuclear Business?

A General Electric nuclear reactor is at the epicenter of the crisis in Japan. Could that mean the end of GE's nuclear venture?

The Most Misunderstood Stock on Wall Street: Apple

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is dirt cheap, selling at roughly half of its historical valuation, because it is a misunderstood company and stock.