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.

Need an Untapped Energy Play? Try Waste Management

By Mark Ingebretsen, Oil & Energy Writer
Here's a less risky renewable energy stock.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Canon Fodder

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Pundits are speculating on a collaboration with the photo giant.

Starbucks Perks, Blue Skies for Cumulus

By Jon Najarian, optionMonster
Several big deals this morning with Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) teaming with Green Mountain Coffee (NASDAQ: GMCR), and Cumulus (NASDAQ: CMLS) buying Citadel.

How to Play the Personalized Medicine Boom

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Molecular diagnostics stocks may have some untapped upside.

In Case You Missed Wednesday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Stocks don't take advantage of lower oil.

Stocks Refuse Oil Decline Bait

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Lower crude prices can't spark the market higher this time.

Trader Guards Against Cooling Starbucks

By David Russell, optionMONSTER
Starbucks (NYSE: SBUX) rallied this week so a trader implemented an option ratio spread to guard against a stock decline.

Markman: Make Core Labs a Core Energy Holding

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
With crude oil prices soaring and exploration re-engaged across the world, let's take a look at Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB) -- a $4.5 billion company that provides proprietary…

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — Moving on MobileMe

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The next big product release is on tap

Automakers Court Risk With Lean Parts Inventories

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The current climate calls for higher supply stocks.

In Case You Missed Tuesday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
If only a 0.4% drop in oil prices always had this effect.

How Microsoft Can Profit Big from an Electronic Medical Records Revolution

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Microsoft NASDAQ:MSFT could be getting into electronic health and medical records big-time with its HealthVault system, threatening General Electric NYSE:GE McKesson NYSE:MCK and others.

Oil’s Dip Takes Lid Off Stocks

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market catches a break as crude prices move lower.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — iPad 2 Power

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Opening sales may blow away its predecessor's.

Boeing Shares Reaching Thin Air

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The aerospace giant faces competitive challenges ahead.

Tuesday’s Stocks to Watch: Urban Outfitters, Dick’s

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Urban Outfitters (URBN) disappoints with its fourth-quarter profit report.

Research In Motion a Short Sale Candidate

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) had a great quarter. But its stock has risen sharply and competition is getting tougher. Consider selling RIMM short.

Investors Can Clean Up with Medical Waste Giant Stericycle (SRCL)

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Stericycle NASDAQ:SRCLE, a medical waste disposal stock, is an industry giant dwarfing all except for competitor Sharps Compliance NASDAQ:SMED.

In Case You Missed Monday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Stocks are still inversely harnessed to oil prices.
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