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.

3 Global Trends You’d Be Stupid to Ignore

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 15, 2011

Emerging market investors can profit from global investment trends by buying Indian stocks, shorting PIIGS banks and buying a short euro ETF.

Starbucks News is Good for April Options

By Dawn Pennington Feb 15, 2011

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) faces challenges but it won a lawsuit against Kraft (NYSE: KFT) and will launch a single-cup coffee brewer. Buy April in-the-money calls.

Regional Banks Headed for Buyout Boom

By Sean van Zyl, Captial Markets & Financial Writer Feb 15, 2011

Fewer banks will hold significant sway over geographic markets.

In Case You Missed Monday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 15, 2011

Stocks did what they always do -- at least since September.

Stocks Grind Out Another Win

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 14, 2011

The market does what it does -- starts low and finishes higher, as commodities provide a push.

Airlines Get the Message, Boost On-Time Performance

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Feb 14, 2011

Companies ratcheted up their efficiency last year in the wake of government fines if they didn't.

Abbott Labs (ABT) a Top Dividend Stock

By Dividend Growth Investor Feb 11, 2011

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) is a top dividend stock that focuses on pharmaceutical drugs and health care products.

Why the Nokia-Microsoft Smartphone Deal is Doomed

By Jeff Reeves Feb 11, 2011

Nokia and Microsoft announced a deal to partner on smartphone sales, hoping to take on the iPhone from Apple and Android phones from Google.

4 Global Stocks to Beat a Sideways Market

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 11, 2011

While the markets will trade in a sideways pattern in the very short term, there are four global stocks to buy now and six global stocks to sell.

Apple Down as Dish Rallies in Options Trading

By Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com Feb 10, 2011

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) sells off as small crowds seek the Verizon (NYSE: VZ) iPhone. Rumors swirl on an AT&T (NYSE: T) bid for Dish Networks (NASDAQ: DISH).

Thursday’s Apple Rumors – Forget iPad 2, What About iPad 3

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Feb 10, 2011

Here are your Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) rumors for today, including video games on Apple TV, rumors of an iPad 3 release within 6 months of the iPad 2 and the impact of a Verizon iphone on Google Android.

Forget Spy vs. Spy, Try SPY vs. Apple

By Adam Warner Feb 10, 2011

New Alpha Indexes allow traders to trade Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Citigroup, (NYSE: C), Gold ETFs and more against broad market benchmarks.

4 Biofuel Stocks to Watch in 2011

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Feb 9, 2011

The bright outlook for this burgeoning sector could help stocks like Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Momentum Carries Another Day for Stocks

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 8, 2011

Another day of light volume keeps the trend higher intact.

6 Financial Penny Stocks to Buy Now

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Feb 8, 2011

Financials like Bank of America and Wells Fargo are soaring in 2011, but penny stock investments in the financial sector are also strong stocks to buy.