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.

6 Hazardous Stocks to Sell Now

The following stocks are headed for a technical breakdown. Sell them now.

Apple Supplier Skyworks a Great Buy

Sales to Apple were a big driver of the excellent quarterly results [Skyworks reported last month], and will continue to create strong revenue growth this year. Apple obviously is very happy with SWKS as a supplier, and Skyworks also supplies all the leading smart phone manufacturers.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Rumors – A Verizon iPhone Launch Date?

Here is your daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock news and rumors for August 5, 2010. The biggest Apple rumor today is around Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and its CEO’s plans to deliver the keynote speech at CES 2011. In other news, Apple continues to push HTML5 over Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) Flash, and now it looks like the FTC may have something to say about it. Finally, will Apple spend $150 million on a Chinese game developer?

Retail Sales Show Joneses May Be Shopping at Walmart

Retail sales came out mixed this morning, and frankly the figures were very disappointing considering year over year sale comparisons. Today was a mixed picture overall for retail stocks and it really highlights whether or not it is time reconsider Walmart Stores Inc.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Rumors – New Mobile Devices in Works

Here is your daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock news and rumors for August 4, 2010. Today, we have a wrap up of Apple rumors pointing to all sorts of new mobile devices from Cupertino, Calif., including the iPhone 5, three new iPod Touch media players, and a 7-inch iPad -- all of which may be coming before April 2011.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Rumors – Cloud-based iTunes?

Here is your daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock news and rumors for August 3, 2010. Apple takes third place in global market share amongst portable computer manufacturers while the company's rumored cloud-based iTunes service sees new delays. Also, Apple's E-book pricing through the iBookstore comes under review after accusations of anticompetitive pricing.

RIM to Take on iPad with ‘Blackpad’ in November

While the BlackBerry might be losing more and more ground to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone with each passing day, that doesn't mean Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) is down from the count. In fact, according to a report from Bloomberg filed this past Friday, RIMM is set to announce their major counter-offensive against Apple this week -- and it won't just be with the new BlackBerry 9800 slider phone. Research in Motion is about to get into the tablet computer game with their new iPad competitor, the "Blackpad."

11 Health Care Stocks to Sell

The theory goes that people will always get sick, so health care stocks will always have healthy profits. Well unfortunately, that's not true for some.

5 Reasons to Buy Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) Stock

Recently there have been some significant bullish developments that could push HP shares higher. Here are five reasons why now is the time to bet on HPQ stock.

5 Reasons to Buy Verizon (VZ)

Certainly, investors have punished Verizon stock, and that punishment was particularly harsh in April and May. But the latest trend in the shares, both technically and fundamentally, is looking very strong this earnings season. Here are five reasons why investors should dial up Verizon.

Stocks stall at decision point

Stocks are slipping lower again on Wednesday with the NYSE Composite meeting resistance at its 200-day moving average -- the same level that stymied the bulls back in June. So is the rally that took stocks up 11.6% from the July 1 low over?

Apple Inc. (AAPL) News – iPad Shuns Sports Illustrated

Here is your daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock news and rumors for July 28, 2010. The Safari Extensions gallery launched today with the latest update to Apple's web browser, Safari 5.0.1. Meanwhile, the iPhone 4's white model continues to be delayed. But most interestingly, Sports Illustrated and other magazines are having a hard time getting their subscription-based apps approved for use on the iPad.

11 High Yield Utility Stocks Beating the Market

Here are 11 high-yield dividend stocks that are not just offering plump dividends, but also seeing fairly good share appreciation in 2010. This one-two punch makes these high yield dividend stocks worth a look for any investing strategy.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) News – iMac Computers Get Rebirth

Here are the latest Apple Inc. (AAPL) headlines and rumors for July 27, 2010. Big news today as Apple officially announces new iMac desktop computers.

5 Reasons to Buy Target (TGT)

Target (NYSE: TGT) has been tagged as the “cheap chic” discount-retailer, due largely to its status as the go-to store for consumers seeking stylish goods at reasonably low prices. The company’s mix of fashionable clothes and deep discounts has made Target shares a profitable fit for retail investors.

Uncle Sam Wants You to Hack Your iPhone

The practice of hacking the iPhone was considered illegal until yesterday, when the U.S. Government ruled that iPhone users can lawfully unlock their cell phones in order to download applications from outside Apple’s market.

Telekom Indonesia a Phone Stock With Growth

International telephone carriers have started to perform well this year, so let's take a look at one of my favorites: Indonesia's largest telephone company, Telkom Indonesia (NYSE: TLK).

CIVETS – The Next Emerging Market Acronym

Each one of these countries has its positives. All of them boast a large, young and growing population, and each can honestly say they have a diverse economy.

BRIC Investing May Need Another ‘I’ for Indonesia

BRIC investing strategies tend to focus on the four big emerging markets – Brazil, Russia, India and China. But there is a lot of talk of late that the BRIC funds designation may need an extra "I" -- for Indonesia.