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.

Eaton Corp. (ETN), the Best Stock You Never Heard Of

Investors should understand that Eaton is a cyclical stock. This means that its business is strongly correlated to the broader economy. When the economy does well, stocks like Eaton outperform. During recessions, they often fare much worse.

iPad Frenzy Hits Asia

China is catching iPad fever now that Apple’s famous tablet is now being offered in Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand stores as of today. And after red-hot sales in the U.S. when the tablet computer hit stores in May, many are watching closely to see if the Apple iPad’s debut in Asia will be as successful as its U.S. launch – or maybe even more so.

5 Reasons to Buy Starbucks (SBUX)

The 800-lb. gorilla in the coffee space, Starbucks has poured stock holders a +45% gain over the past 12 months, but over the last three months the stock is actually down nearly -8%. So, will SBUX stock continue to cool, or will its equity brew get hot again?

Verizon Earnings Look Bad, Feel Good

The headline number that greeted Verizon Communications Inc.'s (NYSE: VZ) second quarter earnings report is a substantial loss of $2.3 billion. The loss is related to a one-time charge to pay for about 11,000 employee buyouts in 2010.

McDonald’s (MCD) Earnings Maintain Growth

McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) earnings continue to shine. The company reported second quarter earnings per share of $1.13 on revenues of $5.95 billion. That's a 12% jump in profits and a 5.3% jump in revenues from the same period a year ago for MCD stock.

Apple Inc. AAPL News – Shortage of Screens Slow iPad Production

Here is your daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock news and rumors for Friday, July 23. LG announces that they're having trouble meeting Apple iPad demand.

5 Stocks Setting New 52-Week Highs

Momentum investors say stocks setting new highs will continue to do so for a while. If you think that's true, then these stocks are worth a look.

10 Bank Stocks with +3% Yields

Though many financial stocks slashed dividends after the financial crisis, a number of banks are still high yield dividend stocks.

5 Reasons to Buy Cisco (CSCO) Stock

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) has been one of the all star tech stock for a very long time. Over the past two-plus decades, IT networking giant Cisco has worked its way up from Silicon Valley start-up to Dow Jones Industrial Average component. In fact, it’s a safe bet that if you’re reading this now, you either own or at one time have owned CSCO stock.

6 Restaurant Stocks to Check Out

Analyst price targets for these 6 big-name restaurant stocks are significantly above current prices - in one case by 500%

Apple Inc. Rumors and AAPL Stock News – Earnings Soar at Apple

Here is your daily Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock news and rumors for July 21, 2010. Shareholders still sore from last week's share price dip can rejoice as Apple reported massive third quarter profits today. Meanwhile, the rumor going around the camp fire is that Verizon is about to shake up its pricing and business model for smartphone data plans, possibly adding to the Verizon iPhone smoke signals.

Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Tally Gains (MS, WFC, GS, C, JPM, BAC)

The effects of the financial reform legislation are sure to have an impact on the future earnings at the nation's biggest banks. Neither Wells Fargo nor Morgan Stanley offered an estimate of the size of that impact.

5 Tech Titans for Earnings Season

We are now in the middle of an exciting earnings season, and tech stocks are leading the parade. Here five top picks showing strength.

Coke vs. Pepsi – Earnings Taste Test

Pepsi calls out high unemployment as a drag on consumer spending, Coke says only it plans to "remain cautious."

How to Tap in to Africa’s Profit Potential

Africa, a continent that holds so much promise due its vast natural resources, has better fertility rates than Asia, but a much lesser level of development, which limits the choices that investors have.

Apple Inc. Rumors and AAPL Stock News – ‘Magic Trackpad’ in the Works?

There’s all kind of Apple news today in anticipation of AAPL's financial report at market close, including reports of the FCC's approval of a brand new, unnamed Apple Bluetooth device, software updates for iTunes and iBooks, and word on whether or not Apple will charge iPad users for iOS 4 this fall.

Verizon iPhone Likely Coming Soon

AT&T (ATT) was the exclusive carrier of the iPhone until 2010, effectively closing the device off from the millions of users with other carriers, most significantly, Verizon (VZ.)

11 Famous Health Care Stocks to Sell

Health care stocks are seen as low-risk investments by many stock market investors. But that's not always the case.

Railroad Stock Price Targets Indicate Big Upside for Sector

Railroad stocks and rail operators are seen as indicators for the broader economy, since more freight moves across America via freight trains as consumers buy more and businesses ship more. Leading railroad stocks include Union Pacific (UNP), CSX Corp. (CSX) and Norfolk Southern (NSC), but smaller rail operators are affected similarly.