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.

6 Reasons to Sell Covered Calls as Bulls Rule

Selling covered call options in a rising market makes sense in certain situations. An over-priced stock, pending news, and profit-taking are reasons for selling.

Stocks Stand Tall

The Dow closes above 12,000 for the first time since June 2008.

Citi Calls Top Options, Baidu a Volatile Mover

Options trading was active today led by Citi (NYSE: C), Baidu.com (NASDAQ: BIDU), and the SPDR S&P 500 Trust (NYSE: SPY).

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — App Smackdown

Apple (AAPL) says it's enforcing an old rule on app-store sales.

Apple Puts App Store Sales on Lockdown

The company moves to limit competition in its own marketplace.

Yahoo, Cisco, VIX Futures Top Option Trading

Options volume led by Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO), and Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) and iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures (NYSE: VXX).

Stock Rally Shows Some Life

The market bounces back after Friday's huge selloff.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Android Approaching

Google's (GOOG) platform is showing huge growth in tablet PCs.

Egypt’s Unrest Spills Into Markets

The country's protests have emerging-market investors on edge.

Chicago Style – 10 Stocks to Watch as Rahm Runs

Chicago is home to powerful businesses such as McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD, and Boeing (NYSE: BA) as it undergoes a mayoral election.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Finally, ‘The Daily’

Apple's (AAPL) online newspaper venture with News Corp. (NWS) will debut next Wednesday.

Is Now the Time to Short Emerging Markets?

Many of last year’s best-performing emerging markets have fallen victim to sellers in 2011.

8 Emerging Market Giants to Sell Now

Not all emerging market stocks are good buys for investors, and these eight blue chip stocks are investments to sell.

Time for Put Options on High-Flying Netflix

The cult around Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) suggests it is time for contrarians to buy put options to profit from a coming decline in customers.

Can Airline Stocks Fly Higher?

The airline sector seems to have already priced in the turnaround to profitability.

Boeing’s Upside Is Losing Visibility

Delivery delays and safety concerns are weighing on the prospects for Boeing (BA) shares to take off.

Dow Can’t Hold 12,000

Investors can console themselves with another day of gains.

7 Ways Airlines Can Beat Soaring Fuel Prices

Here are some strategies you'll see airlines use in the months ahead to combat rising oil prices.

Crude Oil Prices: Major Top or Minor Correction?

Crude oil prices have seen an 8% drop in a week, causing some fears of a major correction in the commodity.