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.

Stock Rally Keeps on Rolling

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 7, 2011

With nothing to stop momentum, it's another two-year high for the market.

Cisco Up, China Media Down in Options

By Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com Feb 7, 2011

Options trading was active led by Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), IShares Russell 2000 (NYSE: IWM), China MediaExpress (NASDAQ: CCME), and New York Times (NYSE: NYT).

GM Drives Back Into Favor

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Feb 7, 2011

General Motors' (GM) stock is back in the winner circle as sales ramp up.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — 2 Million iPhones Ready

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Feb 7, 2011

Apple (AAPL) boosted production ahead of the Verizon (VZ) release.

Markman: National Oilwell Varco Is a Gusher

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Feb 7, 2011

National Oilwell Varco (NOV) is in a great spot as oil companies ramp up production.

Monday’s Stocks to Watch: AOL, Beckman Coulter

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 7, 2011

AOL (AOL) will buy The Huffington Post for $315 million.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Going, Going, Gone

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Feb 4, 2011

Verizon (VZ) shuts down preorder iPhone sales afte a huge first day.

Verizon’s iPhone Data Cap Takes Shine Off Debut

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Feb 4, 2011

Verizon's (VZ) worries about its network handling Apple's (AAPL) iPhone is troubling.

3 Reasons Expensive Oil Will Continue to Weigh on Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Feb 4, 2011

As fuel demand and Egyptian unrest pushed crude oil prices over $100 barrel this week, the transportation industry renewed the debate over how to stabilize fossil fuel costs.

3 REAL Emerging Markets to Invest In

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 4, 2011

Africa, Vietnam and Russia could offer greater potential than other emerging markets, and their corresponding ETFs could make good investments.

Visa (V) – Earnings Up, But Looming Risk Remains

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Feb 4, 2011

Visa NYSE:V posted strong earnings, but uncertainty has been holding back this credit card processor thanks to financial reform uncertainty.

Stocks Grind Out a Win

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 3, 2011

The market regains lost ground as the Dow posts another high for the year.

iPad ‘Daily’ May Deliver Publisher Duels

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Feb 3, 2011

The online newspaper may mean future battles between Apple (AAPL) and content providers.

10 Option Trades for Emerging Markets

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Feb 3, 2011

Options traders can find many emerging market opportunities with such ETFs as the MSCI Emerging Market Index (NYSE: EEM), and the FTSE China 25 Index Fund (NYSE: FXI).

Where Are the Bargains in This Market?

By Richard Band Feb 2, 2011

It may be hard to find true bargain stocks to buy in a market being propped up by the Fed, but there are a few and one emerging market that offer the potential for double-digit returns over the next 12 months.