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.

Evercore (EVR) Stock An M&A GameChanger in 2011

Evercore NYSE:EVR is poised for big growth in 2011 as it benefits from increased merger and acquisition business.

Kindle Delivers for Amazon

The electronic reader keeps its grip on the digital book market, becoming the company's all-time bestseller.

Markman: Baby, It’s Cold Outside

An especially cold winter will benefit U.S. Heating Oil Fund (NYSE: UHN), and SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Fund (NYSE: XES), and oil refiners like Western Refining Inc. (NYSE: WNR), Holly Corp. (NYSE: HOC) and Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO).

CNOOC (CEO) – The Top China Stock for 2011

China National Offshore Oil Company (NYSE:CEO) or CNOOC is one of our top stock picks for 2011.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Here Comes Skype

The Web telecom will unveil new voice chat apps that it hopes will prove more appealing than those by Apple.

Stock Rally Relaxes for the Holidays

The recent runup fades as financials take a breather.

Sony Steps Into the Ring Vs. iTunes

The research firm NPD Group recently announced that Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iTunes service now controls two-thirds of the digital-download music marketplace. Its closest competitor is Amazon.com…

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Sony Feels the Touch

A new PlayStation portable device from Sony takes a page from Apple in offering a touchscreen.

Will McDonald’s Dollar Menu Die?

McDonald's may have to kill its Dollar Menu in 2011 if rising commodity costs continue to squeeze profit margins.

Stock Rally Gets Low on Fuel

The market creeps higher, but more upside this year appears less likely.

Amazon’s Kindle Killing the Competition

Higher-than-expected sales of Amazon's Kindle are helping to insure its ubiquity as a device -- and a user platform.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — What Verizon Needs

With momentum slowing in sales of smartphones using the Google Android platform, Verizon's need for an iPhone tie-in is essential, says one analyst.

AT&T 4G Acquisition Could Offset a Future Verizon iPhone

News of AT&T NYSE:T acquiring spectrum from Qualcomm NASDAQ:QCOM could mean a stronger 4G network, offsetting a Verizon NYSE:VZ iphone.

3 Risks to Avoid When Investing in China Stocks

Robert Hsu details three tips to avoid the pitfalls associated with investing in China stocks and two China stocks to sell.

Is Rising Crude Oil a Sign of Recovery?

Crude oil prices have topped $90, at 2008 levels, and rising energy prices are causing some to talk about a recovery. But crude oil price increases could actually hurt growth.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — Motorola Takes a Stab

Motorola readies its 2011 war on the iPad with a video calling the tablet a "giant iPhone."

3 ‘Backdoor’ Emerging-Market Stocks for 2011

A debt crisis has curbed investor enthusiasm for European stocks. But with crisis comes opportunity, and here are three European blue-chips that could benefit from the continued rise of the emerging-market consumer.

TD Bank Nabs Chrysler Financial In Latest Buyout

Toronto-Dominion Bank announces it bought Chrysler financial for $6.3B on the heels of a big Bank of Montreal buyout.

Is There Hope for Natural Gas Stocks?

The equally weighted CRB continuous commodity index (CCI) is flirting with all-time highs as the Federal Reserve is running the printing presses in overtime, yet…