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.

Treasury Auction Boosts Market

The Treasury's auction of two-year notes brought an upside surprise which should alleviate fears of a lack of demand for U.S. paper.

NYSE Group on the Rise

It appears the NYX is playing catch-up with the CME and the ICE.

Credit Markets Point to Upturn

The credit market, a reliable indicator of equity direction, suggests we will break out of the SPX's trading range to the upside.

5 Sizzling Summer Stocks

The recovery that began in March is likely to take serious root during the summer months. But before you retreat to your favorite summer locale with the perfect book, let's take a look at five stocks that will benefit from consumers looking to enjoy the fruits of their labor over the next several months.

Market Cooling Down

The market seems to be saying that a 30% move up from the lows is ahead of the real economy and the market needs to allow the economy to catch up.

Burger King Heating Up

As Americans hit the road this summer and the new BKC advertising campaign attracts attention, the stock could fill its gap.

The Start of a Rocky Summer

With the battle between the bears and bulls raging, we expect lots of ups and downs during the summer months.

5 Housing Stocks for a Rebound

You wouldn't know it to read the headlines, but the bottom of the housing crisis appears imminent, and that means opportunity for savvy investors. Here are five companies that stand to profit from a housing sector turnaround.

Cisco Systems Can Weather the Storm

As the economy recovers, CSCO has the business model to show incredible performance as revenues rise.

What the Debt Markets Can Tell Us

Equities have rallied but the debt market is telling us they could go even higher.

Novell — Stealthy Market Leader

NOVL is a high-quality, cash-flow-positive software company that has been almost forgotten in this two-month market rally.

The Trend Remains Bullish

We are in a bull move until the market says we are not.

U.S. Weak, But Global Markets Booming

Despite weak U.S. and European economies, so far, global growth looks good.

Natural Gas Driving Forward

A partial position in UNGcould be taken now and added to later -- the upside potential could be extraordinary.

5 Penny Stocks to Buy Now

Last December I suggested that investors could reap a huge reward by taking a chance on these five beaten-down stocks. And now six months later, we can see how true that statement really was. Four of the five stocks have generated positive returns, with three up more than 50%. Only one stock is down, posting a small loss of just 6%. Get a complete update on all five penny stocks here.

Sterling Construction Building Momentum

STRL has been consolidating in a reversed head-and-shoulders pattern that could result in a major breakout.

5 Reasons to Avoid Playboy Stock

Though the whole entertainment magazine segment has been hurt, Playboy's woes have been worse. Will this famous magazine publisher recover? Not at this rate.

Top 3 China Stocks to Buy Now

Outside of exports, the Chinese economy continues to exhibit robust growth with government-controlled and domestic consumption sectors showing strength and supporting the economy. And that's why I continue to believe the Chinese economy will fully recover in the second half of this year. Here are three of the best China stocks to buy now.

3 Ways to Play China’s Economic Explosion

If you think the rally in the U.S. is impressive, check out China. Stocks there are moving higher on the heels of a massive stimulus plan that, unlike the U.S., is directed at production instead of the funny money on Wall Street. For those investors willing to profit from foreign economic growth, China is clearly the place to be. Here are three ways investors can profit.