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.

Why Financial SPDR ETF Is a Buy – Bank Earnings Better Than You Think

Mega banks JPMorgan (JPM), Citigroup (C), and Bank of America (BAC) have all reported better than expected earnings results -- only to be knocked to the ground by unimpressed investors. But here are the reasons the XLF ETF is a buy.

At Big Banks like BAC, JPM, Citi and Goldman, Big Profits Not Enough

Financial stocks including Bank of America (BAC), Goldman Sachs (GS), Morgan Stanley (MS) and Citigroup (C) have posted earnings that beat expectations. But investors want to see more than profits at these financial stocks.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors and News – iPhone Antenna Press Conference Set

Here is today's Apple Inc. stock news and AAPL rumors for July 15. Apple goes on the offensive in the aftermath of Consumer Reports' review bashing its iPhone 4 and antenna problems.

Toyota’s (TM) Road to Redemption

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration received more than 3,000 complaints of sudden acceleration in several models produced by Toyota Motors (TM). Of the reported problems, 75 resulted in fatal accidents and claimed 93 lives. Toyota recalled more than 8 million cars world-wide to fix the interfering floor mats and sticking accelerator pedals that are believed to be responsible for the complaints.

Apple Inc. Rumors – Apple Store Says Prepare for ‘Big’ Event, Mum on Details

Here are Apple Inc. (AAPL) stock news and rumors for Thursday, July 15. Today, Apple's got 99 problems, and the iPhone 4 accounts for all but one of them. Meanwhile, Apple Store retail outlets tell employees to prepare for something "big."

Apple rumors and AAPL stock news for July 13th, 2010

Here is today's Apple (AAPL) stock news and rumors. Tuesday has a solid selection of Apple murmurings and announcements beyond tar-and-featherings from consumer reports, including the announcement of the Safari Extensions Gallery, BMW support of iOS 4 functionality, and rumors about a brand new smaller iPad in time for Christmas.

Apple Inc. AAPL Rumors – Smaller iPad for Christmas? Macs in BMWs?

Here’s the latest Apple Inc. rumors and news on AAPL stock as of Tuesday, July 13. Apple Inc. news today includes a Safari Extensions Gallery, BMW support of iOS 4 functionality, and rumors about a brand new smaller Apple iPad in time for Christmas:

5 Reasons to Buy Citigroup (C) Stock

Citigroup (C) stock got a bad wrap after the financial bailout. But Citi stock has a lot to offer investors now, and is among stocks to buy.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – iPod Shuffle Touch Leaked, iPhone Lawsuit Goes Class Action

Here’s the latest Apple Inc. rumors and news on AAPL stock as of Monday, July 12, including the iPod shuffle touch and the iPhone class action lawsuit with AT&T.

Buffett Stock BYD Sees Sales Slump After Tesla (TSLA) IPO

After the 2010 IPO of electric car stock Tesla (TSLA), China battery maker BYD Co. (BYDDF) is seeing slumping sales. This is bad news for Warren Buffett, a big investor in BYD stock.

Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock Upgraded by JP Morgan

After weeks of downgrades following charges of civil fraud, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) stock was upgraded by JP Morgan Chase with a price target on the stock of $175/share.

Value Stock Investing Strategies – 5 Bargain Stocks to Buy

Value stock investing strategies such as buying hot stocks at low prices can be very profitable. Here are the bargain stocks, low priced picks and value stock investments right now.

Apple Inc. Rumors and AAPL Stock News – 2M iPads in July, but Korea Upset Over Antenna

Here's the latest Apple Inc. rumors and news on AAPL stock as of Tuesday, July 6. It appears that Apple Inc. could be gearing up to manufacture 2 million iPads in July.

MLP Enterprise GP (EPE) Offers Big Dividend and Big Stock Gains

Energy master limited partnerships or MLPs have quietly carved out a role as the leading industry in the stock market. That’s because these high yield dividend stocks deliver big dividends and many have seen share prices gain as well. Enterprise GP Holdings (EPE) is just one such MLP stock to buy.

Walgreens Reverses Slide in Same-Store Sales (WAG, RAD, CVS)

Same-store sales at Walgreen Co. (WAG) rose 2% in June, compared with 2009 June sales. Walgreen’s total sales for the month rose to $5.67 billion, up 8.4% from the same period a year ago. The recently acquired Duane Reade stores are included in total sales but not in the comparable same-store sales.

Large Cap Blue Chip Stocks to Sell – 10 Big Stock Picks Slumping in 2010

After a rough stock market in May, large cap blue chip stocks bounced back nicely in the beginning of June. Then these stock picks gave it all back with most large cap investments looking to close out the month about where they started. In a rocky investing environment right no, it's hard to find investment advice that produces profits that stick – even in low risk large cap blue chip stocks right now.

WMT Stock: 5 Reasons to Buy Walmart

Blue chip stocks like retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) are low risk investments that see low volatility simply due to their giant size. But Walmart stock is also a good buy right now for other reasons, such as WMT same store sales and improving earnings.

Apple Inc. Rumors and AAPL Stock News – An Even Higher Price Target of $390 for Apple

Here's the latest Apple Inc. rumors and news on AAPL stock as of Thursday, July 1. We'll cover everything from the Apple antenna woes to yet another record-setting price target for AAPL shares.

Valeant (VRX) Benefits from Merger with Biovail (BVF)

The merger announcement that Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) would combine with troubled Canadian biotech firm Biovail (BVF) was one of largest of the past several months. The new company will retain the Valeant name, but will be controlled by Biovail shareholders, 50.5% to 49.5%.