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.

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

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)?

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

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

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

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

Though still retaining investment grade status, Starwood bonds are yielding returns indicating investor concerns about the industry.

KMG Chemicals (KMGB) Primed For Recovery

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

With stocks in a bear-market rally and the stochastic giving a buy signal, AAPL might provide a quick trading opportunity.

How to Profit as China Flees U.S. Stocks

The Chinese government is about to pull the plug on the U.S. markets, and the inevitable shock wave will not only send the dollar south but also drive more investors out of U.S. stocks and into China. If you can add top China stocks to your holdings now, you could be looking at 20%-40% gains in the next 12 months as the flight to safety lands squarely in China.

H&R Block (HRB) Files Higher Than Expected Returns

Tax-preparation firm H&R Block Inc. (HRB) posted higher-than-expected quarterly profit for its fiscal third quarter ending Jan. 31, 2009.

AnnTaylor Out of Fashion?

AnnTaylor Stores Corp. (ANN) released operating results for the 2008 fiscal year and fourth-quarter ending January 31 that far exceeded the losses expected by analysts.

Buy Signals for Yamana Gold

A break above the 200-day moving average could quickly challenge AUY's recent high.

Foster Wheeler Scores Big Contract

Foster Wheeler's (FWLT) recent news of an agreement for the construction of the largest refinery ever built has significant implications not only for the company but for the world economy as a whole.

Discount Retailer BJ’s Wholesale Doing Well

In the current spending environment, discount retailer BJ's Wholesale is outlining big ambitions for the coming year to take more market share away from the traditional grocers.

Bargain Stock Fueltek (FTEK) Set to Benefit From Obama

Fuel Tech Inc. (FTEK) is positioned to benefit from the emphasis by the Obama administration on the environment. Fuel Tech is an industry leader in the production of Air Pollution Control devices.

Adobe Systems (ADBE) Upgraded Despite Lowered Guidance

Anaylysts are rewarding Adobe Systems (ADBE) for its effective management. Despite lowering guidance, Adobe shares rose as the company showed that it is willing to cut expenses amid declining revenues.

Shelves at Gymboree (GYMB) Empty

Gymboree Corp.(GYMB) fell 30% on Thursday on news that new regulations would make much of the toy maker's inventory obselete. With a 9-month shelf cycle, sales moving forward are likely to take a big hit.

Consumers Defer on Shoes But BWS Will Survive

Jamie Dlugosch discusses Brown Shoe Company's (BWS) earnings as the company struggles in the current spending environment.

Aramark’s Corporate Bonds: Strong Returns at Minimal Risk

Jamie Dlugosch talks about Aramark's corporate bonds, which offer high yields at minimum risk.