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.

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.

Top Stocks for 2009 – How Are They Doing?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
My Top Stocks for 2009 have fared well, along with the rest of the market so far this year. Here is an update on how these top 10 stocks are performing and what to do with them now.

Why This Failed IPO Penny Stock Is Set to Double

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Find out why once-hot IPO stock Heelys Inc. (HLYS) is a top penny stock to buy now.

Sketchers (SKX) Poised for Earnings Beat

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Sketchers (SKX) reports earnings today after the close. SKX has been on fire. Will the earnings report be good? And will Sketchers stock continue to soar?

5 China Stocks for Smart Investors

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
China stocks are hot lately. It's no wonder the smart money is heading to the Far East. And while triple-digit returns are certainly possible, you still need to be selective in which China stocks you buy. Here are five of the best.

6 Top-Rated Stocks to Buy Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Not only does S&P rank these six stocks highly, but the technicals show that they are great buys now.

5 Defense Stocks to Sell Now

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Obama's recent decision to shift policy regarding a European missile defense system signals the beginning of the end for defense stocks. Here's why the defense sector and homeland defense stocks are not the place to be now.

Two Cheap Health Care Stocks to Buy Now

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor
By 2030, 20% of the population will be over age 65. A scary stat to be sure, since there aren't enough health care workers to go around now. Even worse: a 40% decrease in caregivers is expected in the next 20 years. Position your portfolio for profits now with these two companies that staff the health care industry.
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