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.

Apple’s Next Focus: Becoming Your Wallet

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jan 25, 2011

Apple's (AAPL) next line of devices will let you purchase goods with a wave of the hand.

Stocks Crawl Their Way Back to Even

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Jan 25, 2011

A late rally saves the day for investors.

Bank of America is Options Action Leader

By Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com Jan 25, 2011

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), Citrix Systems (NASDAQ: CTXS), and Star Scientific (NASDAQ: CIGX) lead options trading today.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — Verizon’s One for All

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jan 25, 2011

Verizon's (VZ) version of the Apple (AAPL) iPhone will feature a $30-a-month unlimited data plan for all users.

Stock Rally Gets Back on Track

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Jan 24, 2011

The market returns to form as the Dow flirts with 12,000.

Buy Starbucks Calls Before Earnings Report

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors Jan 24, 2011

Investors should consider buying Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) Calls before it reports earnings later this week.

Is Vietnam the Next China?

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 24, 2011

As the only U.S.-listed Vietnamese investment, the Market Vectors Vietnam ETF (NYSE: VNM) offers the perfect way to capitalize on the long-term success of this emerging market.

Who Should Apple Buy?

By OptionsZone Experts Jan 24, 2011

Apple sits on $50 billion and ponders purchasing Disney (NYSE: DIS), Visa (NYSE: V), Netflix (NFLX), and others.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — 10 Billion Sold

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jan 24, 2011

Apple's app store hits 10 billion downloads in half the time it took iTunes to reach the same level.

Drive Profits with Options on Auto Stocks

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Jan 24, 2011

Profits could be had by trading options on such auto stocks as Ford (NYSE: F), General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Toyota (NYSE: TM).

Why Russia May Finally be Worthy of Your Investment Dollars

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 24, 2011

The BP-Rosneft deal shows Russia becoming more open to foreign dollars, which should make Russian investments more attractive.

Amazon to Get Into Grocery Delivery Game

By Jeff Reeves Jan 24, 2011

Amazon.com is cooking up a sales strategy that will really turn some heads -- a free weekly home delivery service of groceries.

Markman: Transdigm is Flying High

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Jan 24, 2011

High margins make this plane parts maker worth a look.

Regional Banks Recover While Wall Street Suffers

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Jan 24, 2011

Since bank stocks seem to dominate the early part of the earnings season calendar, investors have had a lot to chew on in the financial sector lately. ZION could post strong numbers after the close.