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.

Apple Shares (AAPL) Still a Good Buy at $300

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Even at $300, Hilary Kramer believes there's still plenty of growth left for Apple shares.

Redbox Launches Game Rental Service, Fends Off Blockbuster Express

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
After experimenting with video game rentals in the past eighteen months, Redbox announced this week that they are going to be bringing games to "thousands" of their 24,000 kiosks in the United States.

8 Biotech Penny Stocks to Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Some of the best penny stocks now are in the biotech sector, with potential to break out on drug approval or buyout offers.

Google Invests in Offshore Electricity

By Paul Ausick
A small privately-held firm, Trans-Elect Development Company, has proposed building a backbone along the Atlantic Coast of the US for wind energy projects to tie into.

Something Has To Give in Bonds

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Fed's actions are actually adding to emerging market investors' gains. Although aimed at stimulating the U.S. economy, they're moving BRIC and Latin American emerging markets.

Costco (COST) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates

By Paul Ausick
Earnings rose for both the fourth quarter and the full 2010 fiscal year for Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST). Revenues, however, were a bit off.

Microsoft Sues Motorola Over Smartphone OS

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
In a dispute over smart phone operating systems, Microsoft is suing Motorola over Motorola's Google Android-powered line of Droid smart phones, saying they infringe on nine Microsoft patents.

Chesapeake Energy (CHK) Monetizes More Production to Aid Debt Reduction

By Paul Ausick
It's really not news any more when Chesapeake Energy Corp. (NYSE: CHK) sells another asset. The company has been steadily selling assets and exchanging production for cash for about two years now.

Apple (AAPL) News — Facebook Settles Over Ping

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
A source at Facebook says the social networking site will integrate with Apple's Ping.

Is Home Depot Stock a Good Buy?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Home Depot stock has some pros and cons; although earnings are growing, it trimmed its revenue forecast.

Oil Pointing to Market Sell-off?

By Chris Vermeulen
September was a strong month for stocks, but oil prices tell a different story.

Apple (AAPL) Rumors – HTML 5 Push Alive and Well

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Apple is building a team to create new interactive HTML 5-based Web portals specifically built for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users.

Borders, Toys “R” Us Use Pop Up Stores to Spur Holiday Sales

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
This year will see a number of major national retail chains opening up their own seasonal stores, thus bringing on significantly more temporary employees than are typically hired for the holiday shopping season.

Family Dollar Stores (FDO) EPS Up 30% in Quarter

By InvestorPlace Staff
Family Dollar Stores (FDO) said its earnings per share climbed 30% and same-store sales rose 6.1% in its most recent quarter. It plans a $750 million stock buyback.

Walgreen Posts Sales, Earnings Gains

By Paul Ausick
Walgreen reported revenue and earnings gains for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2010, citing cost controls as a factor.

McDonald’s Pros and Cons – Is the Stock a Buy at New Highs?

By InvestorPlace Staff
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is one of the most recognizable brands in the world and a longtime component of the Dow Jones stock market index. But with a market cap of about $80 billion, this blue chip firm’s reach is as much of a turn-off to investors as a reason to buy into McDonald’s stock. After all, how much bigger can MCD get, and how much faster can it grow?

Peet’s to Raise Coffee Prices

By InvestorPlace Staff
Peet's Coffee & Tea is raising its drink and bean prices, following Starbucks' moves.

10 Big Name Stocks Setting New 52 Week Highs

By InvestorPlace Staff
After many analysts projected a September slump for the stock market, the broader markets actually surged during the month. In fact, the Nasdaq has gained +10.3% in the last month, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 gained +6.5% and +7.3% in the same time.

Target Comes to a Metropolis Near You

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The new Target at the East Harlem Mall may have put bonafide big box retail on the island, but the store itself is indistinguishable from your average target.
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