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.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — There’s an App Store for That

One million apps are downloaded on the Mac store's first day.

Apple’s January Covered Calls Fit Skeptics

With Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) at a 52-week high, consider a covered call option sale.

Top Equity Options get Volatility Measure

The CBOE has initiated a volatility index for Amazon, Apple, Google, Goldman Sachs, and IBM.

6 Top Consumer Dividend Stocks

Consumer stocks and dividend investments are on the rise, and here are six top picks.

Four Financial Penny Stocks to Buy

With Bank of America and Citigroup surging, Louis Navellier names 4 financial penny stocks to buy.

Microsoft, NVIDIA, Ford Lead Options Action

Options markets were active today with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO), seeing heavy volume.

JPMorgan and Bank of America — So Successful They’re Getting Sued

One sign that JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) is doing well: Everyone’s trying to sue them.

Motorola Steps Up at CES

Two new smartphones and a tablet PC take aim at Apple.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Verizon iPhone Nears

A report surfaces that the new device will be unveiled on Tuesday.

Retail’s Holiday Winners and Losers

For some it was a merry Christmas, for others -- not so much.

Four Tech Flops to Watch in 2011

Why wait for an end-of-year list? Get ready for these failures

Bank on Financial Stocks Surging Soon

Financial stocks can bank on big returns in 2011, writes Anthony Mirhaydari.

Dividend Option Play Often Much Ado About Little

Option traders should be wary of the AT&T (NYSE: T) ex dividend play.

Options Today – Citigroup, NVIDIA, Sprint are Volume Leaders

The options markets were active today with Citigroup (NYSE: C) and NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) seeing high-volume in bullish positions.

Amazon to Give Android a Lift

The retailing giant heats up the app-store rivlary with Apple.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — More iPad 2 Clues

More images of cases hit the Web.

2 Primo Dividend Stocks to Buy

Fast-food king McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and real estate trust Invesco Mortgage Capital (NYSE: IVR) are paying generous dividends.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — iPhone Holds Up

The company's smartphone platform still leads the pack.

Top 3 Rivals to the iPad

The competition with Apple is about to get very crowded.