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.

Bulls Take Control

It's another two-year high as stocks keep pushing higher.

iPhone’s Verizon Deal May Call the Top

Apple's broader distribution may signal market share of its ubiquitous smartphone will plateau.

AT&T Pullback Presents Buying Opportunity

Investors should choose AT&T (NYSE: T) over Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), because the telecom stock's earnings are growing faster and the yield is higher.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — iPhone’s Next Stop?

A nonexclusive deal with Verizon could mean good things for Sprint and T-Mobile.

Crude Oil Outlook – Prices Headed Up Regardless of Pipeline Woes

Crude oil prices ticked up on pipeline problems, but the EIA Energy Stocks Report shows low supply would have lifted crude oil prices anyway.

2 Top China For 2011 – CHBT and LLEN

China Biotics and L&L Energy are two top Chinese stocks to buy for 2011.

Ford Is Built Tough – the Rest Aren’t

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) is a buy while Honda Motor Co. (NYSE: HMC), General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) lag.

The Dow Is a Dinosaur

Ignore this myopic market measure and focus on better metrics.

Stocks Drift Back on Track

The market isn't hugely impressive in breaking its losing streak.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — The ‘Daily’ Show

The iPad's daily newspaper is coming later this month.

Stocks Drop Third Straight Session

The market rallies again late, but a near-term ceiling has taken hold.

Global 2010 Ranking Favors Commodity-Driven Markets

Emerging markets were standouts in 2010, but not every BRIC market outperformed the S&P 500.

Why Emerging Markets Will Keep Outperforming

Data show money flowing to emerging market funds, while domestic funds have seen generally weak or negative net inflows.

5 Oil Funds Worth Watching in 2011

These mutual funds are worth considering if the sector stays hot.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Verizon Unlimited

The telecom will keep its unlimited daily plans with the iPhone.

Stock Volatility Data Joins the Crowd

The CBOE will popularize volatility on equities by posting data on Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Google (NASDAQ: GOOG), and others.

3 Reasons Verizon Will Win iPhone War with AT&T

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) are all but certain to announce an iPhone exclusive to Verizon's service tomorrow.

Options Up in Intel, Down in Supervalu

Options were active, led by Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) going up, Supervalu (NYSE: SVU) going down, and Powershares (NASDAQ: QQQQ) with heavy put volume.

5 Bargain Stocks Below $5

Any good bargain hunter knows you don't necessarily have to spend a lot to get a lot in return. Here are five low-cost stocks to buy.