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.

McDonald’s (MCD) Earnings Maintain Growth

By Paul Ausick
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

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
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

By Jeff Reeves
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

By InvestorPlace Staff
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

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
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

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
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

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
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)

By Paul Ausick
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

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
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

By Paul Ausick
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

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
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?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
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

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
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

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
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

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
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.

Apple Rumors and AAPL Stock News – iPad Goes Global, Apple Laps Microsoft

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
With Apple set to report third quarter earnings when the markets close tomorrow, we focus on the iPad launch in 9 more countries this week. Also, the iPhone 4 antenna-saving bumpers are no longer available to purchase on Apple's website. Meanwhile, analysts speculate on whether or not tomorrow's the day that Apple's revenue finally surpasses Microsoft (MSFT)

McDonald’s Hits Smoothie Snag in Effort to Expand Drink Sales

By InvestorPlace Staff
While the sale of McDonald’s smoothies officially began last week, certain locations have been offering the fruity beverages for some time earlier and have seen great success. McDonald’s chief marketing officer has referred to the smoothie line as “an absolute hit” with “unprecedented demand.”

Halliburton Beats on Revenues and Earnings (HAL, WFT, SLB, NOV, BHI, BP)

By Paul Ausick
Halliburton Co. (NYSE:HAL) reported strong earnings and revenues this morning on the back of increased demand for services in the unconventional natural gas and oil fields in North America and seasonal rebounds in international operations.

Apple Inc Offers Free iPhone Cases to Assuage Antenna Angst

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Apple Inc. (AAPL) has learned a lesson in humility after it's iPhone antenna problems. And Apple iPhone owners are getting a free case out of the deal.
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