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.

Stocks Start Another Leg Up

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
It's a happy new first day of 2011 trading for most investors.

Vizio Eyes a Piece of Apple’s Pie

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The electronics maker looks to undercut the iPad and iPhone on price.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — The Year of the Update

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The company will spend 2011 updating its stable of devices, rather than unveiling the next life-changing product.

Can Stocks Continue Surge or is Slump on Horizon?

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
This market is overbought. Price volatility is extremely low. Small options investors are extremely confident. But emerging markets ETF funds are looking up.

Stocks Stick to Year-end Script

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
For those uninterested in rare earth metals, it was business as usual.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Verizon for Valentines

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
A published report expects Verizon and Apple to announce an iPhone partnership before next Valentine's Day.

Place Your Call for 2011 in Regional Telecom Otelco (OTT)

By Neil George
Among the top telecom stocks to buy in 2011, regional telephone company Otelco (NASDAQ:OTT) stands out thanks to strong profits and a high dividend yield.

Why You Should Buy Zions Bancorporation (ZION)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Zion Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) is one of our top stock picks for 2011.

Bank of America Could Be Your Best Bet Next Year

By Jeff Reeves
Bank of America NYSE:BAC is one of the best stocks for 2011.

Visa to Bank on Two Powerful Trends in New Year

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Financial services stock Visa (NYSE: V) is one of the top investments for 2011. Remember, Visa is a credit card processor and not a lender like other financial stocks.

3 Fixes for the BlackBerry PlayBook

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Research In Motion's new tablet PC needs some work before it takes on the iPad.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — Failure, You Say?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The company finds itself on a list of the year's top failures in tech -- not once, but twice.

Sears’ Latest Hail Mary: Movie Downloads

By Jeff Reeves
Sears NYSE:SHLD and Kmart have launched a digital movie download service called Alphaline. Will it work?

Top 10 Bullish Short Interest Trends

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Overall short interest in S&P 500 companies has declined slightly, but some noteworthy increases may be pointing to great trading opportunities.

Samsung Sets Sights on iPod Supremacy

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The company's new media player takes dead aim at the iPod Touch.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — iPad 2 Branches Out

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Apple is aiming to work even more closely with telecom carriers by offering more wireless options for iPad 2 to satisfy market demand.

Rally Remains Healthy in these Slow Days

By Ryan Mallory
This slow week offers a time to take some profits if the market moves up with any strength, such as 10 points in the S&P 500.

Petrobras Calls Could Heat Up the New Year

By Mark Sebastian
Petrobras Brasileiro SA (NYSE: PBR) call options look attractive as the oil stock benefits from a rally in the commodity.

Best Biotech Stock for 2011 – Zalicus (ZLCS)

By Michael Murphy, Editor of New World Investor
Zalicus (NASDAQ:ZLCS) is Michael Murphy's favorite biotech stock picks for 2011.
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