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.

Can Merck Shares Escape the Muck?

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
A state court trial vicotry may be the light at the end of the tunnel.

4 Things We Just Learned About the Auto Sector

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Ford's sales growth lagged, but the company also paid less for it.

Transport Stocks At the Mercy of Oil-Price Whims

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Companies need to hope for the best, plan for the worst

Expecting a Chinese Drug Boom? Go Local

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
With a 70% market share, small domestic companies are poised to win big.

In Case You Missed Tuesday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Stocks plunge again on higher oil prices. Didn't this just happen?

Oil Prices Smack Stocks Again

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
It's last week all over again as a return to $100 crude crushes the market.

Cheapest Stock in the Hottest Emerging Market

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Russian market is leaving the rest of the BRICs in the dust, and Lukoil (OTC: LUKOY) could be investors' best bet for 2011.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — Random House Redux

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Apple's (AAPL) e-bookstore may finally get a huge new partner in the world's biggest book publisher.

3 Cheap Shipping Stocks Worth a Look

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Smaller carriers may be the early way to play an economic rebound.

Citigroup Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Citigroup NYSE:C stock has many pros and cons swirling around it - but is financial sector giant Citi a buy after poor earnings?

8 Biotech Penny Stocks to Buy Now

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Biotech penny stocks to buy include Lexicon LXRX, AVI BioPharma AVII, Dyax, AEterna AEZS and others.

In Case You Missed Monday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The stock rally seems to be back on.

Oil-Price Easing Helps Stocks Higher

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The S&P and Nasdaq close out their sixth monthly gain in a row.

Buy Costco Calls and Enjoy the Steady Rise

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
A few retailers report earnings this week including Costco (NASDAQ: COST). Buy an April Call option and profit from a steady stock rise.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Business Class

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Apple will unveil its Joint Venture service this week.

In Case You Missed the Weekend

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Stock watchers get a wakeup call.

Stocks Finish the Week Strong

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market has quickly regained 2% from its Thursday lows.

CBOE Buy Speculation Tops Options Action

By Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com
Options trading mild but takeover speculations drives action in CBOE, and high volume spreads laid out in Ford (NYSE: F), and SPDR Financial Select (NYSE: XLF).

Friday’s Apple Rumors — iTunes’ Cloudy Future

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Apple (AAPL) is hesitating on a streaming-only iTunes addition.
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