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.

5 Hot Retail Stocks for 2010

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The holiday sales numbers are in, and many retailers are smiling. Here are five red-hot retail stocks poised to continue performing in 2010.

Stock Picks – L-3 Communications Holdings Inc-LLL

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After a close to 17-point move since our initial recommendation, L-3 Communications (LLL) is approaching our original target, but doesn't appear to be stopping. Get our new target.

Stock Picks – Applied Materials-AMAT

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Applied Materials (AMAT) just broke out on strong momentum, so I'm raising my trading target.

Top 8 Stocks for January

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite the new highs in the major indices, this rally does not appear to be overbought and could go much higher in 2010. Start your year of right with my top picks for January.

5 Reasons Railroad Stocks Are Set to Surge

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
The long-term trends are clearly pointing to a surge in the railroad sector. Here are five reasons you should be buying railroad stocks right now.

Stock Picks – Monster Worldwide Inc-MWW

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Monster Worldwide Inc. (MWW) is trading in a well-defined channel uptrend and just issued a buy signal.

2010 China Forecast

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor
The China forecast for 2010 is a positive one as China will continue to be the fastest-growing economy in the world next year.

Five Reasons to Buy Pepsi Stock

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Shares of Pepsi stock (PEP) have marched steadily higher since bottoming in March, and I'm convinced the trend will continue. Here are five reasons why you should buy Pepsi stock.

Are Solar Stocks Undervalued? (FSLR, JASO, SOLF, SPWRA, STP, YGE)

By Paul Ausick
Shares of solar stocks advanced today, pulling the whole solar sector up with them. The solar market is clearly growing, but do the market's long-term prospects support this optimism?

5 Reasons Costco Stock is Overvalued

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Poor results, poor prospects and poor management are just a few reasons why investors should stay away from Costco (COST).

Outlook for Energy Producers in 2010 Looks Grim (XOM, COP, CVX, HAL, SLB, BHI)

By Paul Ausick
The outlook for oil companies such as XOM, COP, CVX and oilfield service producers Halliburton and Schlumberger looks grim as many energy producers anticipate reduced capital spending for 2010.

Top 7 Trades for December

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
These stocks offer investors the opportunity to bank some nice profits in the weeks ahead and also are good candidates to hold for the long term.

Six Stocks to Sell Before the End of the Year

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
The stocks to sell now are Dupont (DD), 3M (MMM), Eastman Chemical (EMN), Boeing (BA), United Technologies (UTX) and American Express (AXP).

Stock Picks – Profit From Canada’s Black Gold Mine

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Canadian Oil Sands Trust (COSWF) has found support at the 50-day moving average, giving new investors another chance to buy.

Six Smoking Hot CEOs

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Female CEOs run some of the largest, most successful companies in the world. From Avon (AVP) to Sunoco (SUN) to Pepsico (PEP) to Yahoo (YHOO), these female CEO-headed companies are running circles around the competition.

Will Playboy (PLA) Finally Get a Shot of Viagara?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Playboy (PLA) reports earnings tomorrow. The bunny will need more than Viagara to keep it from disappointing investors.

5 Winners of a Weak Dollar

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
A falling dollar is likely behind Warren Buffett's deal with Burlington Northern (BNI). Here are 5 more stocks to benefit from a falling dollar.

Top 6 Stocks to Own for the Rest of 2009

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Just because the market may be a bit sluggish for the remainder of the year, does not mean there aren't select stocks that are great buys now.

Stock Picks – S&P 500, Nasdaq Headed Higher

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The charts are bullish for both indices, and it looks like they could reach my immediate target.
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