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.

Does a Delta Group Bid for Virgin Make Sense?

More transatlantic business is attractive, but branding could be an issue.

Friday’s Stocks to Watch: MedAssets, NutriSystem

MedAssets' (MDAS) quarterly profit report underwhelms.

In Case You Missed Thursday

Consult oil prices to know which way the market is headed.

7 Health Care Stocks to Sell

Big pharma is in big trouble, with looming patent expirations and drug generic competition weighing on drug related stocks.

Stock Decline Pulls a Three-peat

But oil prices fall, helping to prevent an even worse selloff.

Coinstar, Netflix Should Target Blockbuster

The bankrupt video retailer has some worthwhile assets

Home Depot Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

The home-improvement retailer’s shares are on a tear, but can they build from here?

Health Care ETFs May Be Your Best Big Pharma Play

Health care stocks and ETFs are a part of most portfolios, but drug companies have fallen on hard times.

Regional Airlines Face Code-Share Crackdown

Forced disclosure to customers may start hitting the bottom line.

See a Bargain in Airline Stocks? Check Oil Prices First

The trend higher in crude poses a danger to airline profits.

Buy Home Depot Calls

Home Depot (NYSE: HD) has sold off despite solid earnings. Buy April call options to profit as it rises again.

Wal-Mart Shares: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Wal-Mart (WMT) is one of the greatest success stories ever, but should you buy the stock?

In Case You Missed Wednesday

Market bears get a two-fer, but the bond market is suggesting a three-peat will be tough.

Option Bulls Opt for Intel Despite Downturn

Options trading was very active with Citi (NYSE: C), and Longtop Financial Technologies (NYSE: LFT) declining but Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) options rallying.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — iPad 2 a Week Away

Apple (AAPL) will unveil the new tablet on March 2.

Wednesday’s Stocks to Watch: Vertex, DirecTV

A Phase III study brings promising results for Vertex (VRTX)

6 Options to Play a Market Bounce

Investors can sell put options on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Home Depot (NYSE: HD), and Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) to lock in a purchase price and gain premium income.

American Airlines Making Ticket Sites Blink

Orbitz and Expedia have taken a hit from the booking squabble.

In Case You Missed Tuesday

You got used to all that short-covering, didn't you?