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.

Darden (DRI) Beats Estimates as Restaurant Chains Hold Up Well

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Shares of Darden Restaurants (DRI) rocketed higher on Wednesday after the company beat expectations on quarterly earnings and said its fiscal 2009 results would likely be better than its earlier forecast.

Charming Shoppes (CHRS) Reports Narrower Loss

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Fashion retailer Charming Shoppes Inc. (CHRS) fourth-quarter earnings release reported a narrower loss than expected by Wall Street.

Go for the Gold: Barrick Gold

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With inflation as a real possibility, ABX has responded with a buy signal.

Weyerhaeuser (WY) Now Looks Attractive

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
The collapse of the housing construction business has not been kind to building products giant Weyerhaeuser Company (WY). The company this week took additional steps to reduce capacity as revenues and earnings continue to decline.

No Easy Way Out for Zumiez (ZUMZ)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
It's beginning to sound like a broken record; the constant drumbeat of corporate chief executives telling us how bad the economy is. The latest reminder was courtesy of Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) CEO Rick Brooks who blamed the economy for his company's awful fourth-quarter results.

Jo-Ann Stores (JAS): Lower Earnings But Beat Estimates

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Jo-Ann Stores Inc. (JAS), the leading national fabric and craft retailer with nearly 800 locations in 47 states, announced lower year-over-year fourth-quarter results.

5 Recession-Proof Stocks to Buy Now

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Investors trying to time a bottom have been burned, and the reality is that we are still not out of the woods. So is it time to give up? Not at all! There are some stocks that will be reliable investments no matter how long the recession lasts. These are the five best recession-proof stocks to own now.

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Revises Outlook, Gets Hammered

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) sharply reduced their forecast of revenues and earnings for the first quarter, sending shockwaves through the market for the company's stock.

Intel Looks to Break Out

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If INTC breaks out, the trend will have changed to intermediate up, which could attract more long-term buying.

Smithfield Foods (SFD): Less Pork and Lowering Costs

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Smithfield Foods (SFD), the nation's largest hog producer and pork processor, said it lost 15 cents per share in the quarter ending Feb. 1, 2009, excluding a restructuring charge and other one-time items, on sales of $3.35 billion.

Men’s Warehouse (MW): Did Promotions Do the Trick?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Shares of men's apparel retailer The Men's Wearhouse (MW) were one of Thursday's big winners after the company posted better-than-expected results for its fourth quarter ending Jan. 31, 2009.

Korn/Ferry (KFY): Definitely Not a Recession-Proof Stock

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Korn/Ferry International Inc. (KFY) in its third-quarter earnings release noted that traditional customers of executive search and staffing firms are reducing spending at an unprecedented pace.

Will Biologics and Sutent Save Pfizer (PFE)?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
When a drug company is facing the expiration of patent rights for a product which delivers 25% of company revenue, it has to find sources to replace the loss. This was the issue facing Lipitor maker Pfizer Inc. (PFE), the world's largest pharmaceutical company.

MGM Not So Grand, Bond Downgraded

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
MGM Mirage (MGM) continues to reel after a spate of negative developments were announced last week. MGM saw its bonds plunge in price after a ratings cut.

Satisfying Profits with Yum! Brands

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Quality fast-food server YUM appears to have triple bottomed, setting up both trading and long-term opportunities.

5 Bank Stocks You’d Be Crazy NOT to Buy

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
So you'd have to be crazy to own bank stocks now, right? Wrong. Here are five banks stocks that you'd be crazy NOT to buy at these levels for the long term.

High Yield Bonds: Starwood Retains Sufficient Liquidity

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Though still retaining investment grade status, Starwood bonds are yielding returns indicating investor concerns about the industry.

KMG Chemicals (KMGB) Primed For Recovery

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Despite falling sales, KMG Chemicals (KMGB) has managed to stay profitable and looks to benefit once the economy eventually recovers.

Get a Quick Bite in Apple

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With stocks in a bear-market rally and the stochastic giving a buy signal, AAPL might provide a quick trading opportunity.
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