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.

4 Famous Financial Stocks to Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Financial stocks have seen a rough few months, and here are four big name stocks you should sell immediately.

Amid Korean Unrest, ETF Provides Opportunity

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
The best proxy for Korean stocks is the Korea iShares ETF (NYSE:EWY).

Verizon Launches 4G Network in 38 Cities Sunday

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) hits a milestone this weekend when its comes to its 4G network.

Time to Buy Banks and Financial Stocks

By Richard Band
Financial stocks and bank investments have had a bad run recently, but First Niagara FNFG is a hot stock to buy.

7 Reasons to Buy Banks Now

By Jeff Reeves
Though bank stocks have lagged recently, the sector could turn around as dividends come back, the credit market improves and the political environment changes.

4 Uranium Penny Stocks to Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Penny stock investors can find big profits in these four uranium stocks to buy.

For Retirement, Embrace Emerging Markets

By Neil George
For retirement investing, embrace emerging markets for growth and dividends.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – The Latest on iPad 2

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Here are the daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock news and rumors for November 30, 2010.

Catch This Shipper’s Dividend at Low Tide

By Bryan Perry
As crude and commodity prices push higher, day rates for transporting these raw materials around the world theoretically rise in reaction to increased demand.

Heinz Emerges with Powerful Profits

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Heinz experienced a great boost in the quarter from success in its emerging markets, which included introducing baby formula to China and Russia.

Demand, Inflation Lead to Resurgence of Energy Stocks

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The prices of crude oil, natural gas and refined petroleum products are on the move again all of a sudden, and energy stocks are awakening from a long slumber. The reasons are both demand and inflation.

The PBOC is a Force to be Reckoned With

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consumer inflation in China rose to a 4.4% annual pace in October, up from 3.6% in September. Food and energy account for a higher proportion of consumer prices in China and observers now anticipate China's central bank will raise key interest rates to deal with this inflation problem, which is likely headed to at least 6%.

GameStop Q3 Earnings Flat – Will Kinect Lift Holiday Sales?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Yesterday GameStop reported earnings for their third quarter, which ended on Oct. 30. GME did see some slight improvements between August and October, though not the kind that will have investors expecting a return to the company’s glory days in 2008.

Home Depot, Wal-Mart Post Strong Earnings

By Paul Ausick
Home Depot and Wal-Mart posted strong quarterly earnings, beating analysts expectations.

5 Reasons to Buy Ford Now

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Investors should focus on a newly-revitalized Ford instead of the GM IPO.

Go Long MCD, Short ADBE

By Ryan Mallory
McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) is a defensive stock to buy, while Adobe Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) will make a good stock to short if the trendline breaks.

11 Stocks To Cheer Your Holiday

By Jeff Reeves
These retailing stocks could provide holiday cheer; each has gained 50% over three months and has room to grow.

Big Box Retailers Prepare for Troubled Holiday

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
A new report from Bloomberg paints an especially troubling picture for big box outlets like Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT), Target (NYSE: TGT), and Best Buy (NYSE: BBY). All of these stores rely on middle class spending to break even following the holiday season, and while the recession isn't expected to produce as steep a dip in retail spending as was seen last year, analysts are still predicting flat numbers.

India is Unique Among Asian Economies

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
The United States just announced its support for the addition of India as a permanent member of the UN Security Council. Many have taken that as a move to counter the rise of Chinese influence on the world stage.
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