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.

Jarden (JAH) Playing Close to the Vest

Jarden (JAH) recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2008 to mixed reviews from analysts and investors.

Analysts Throw CBI Under the Bus

One of my Top 10 Stocks for 2009, Chicago Bridge & Iron (CBI) is down nearly 30% today after a Jeffries Analyst cut his price…

BMC Software: New Highs on the Horizon

BMC has a short-term trading target, but it could also break to new highs within 4-6 months.

Lack of Visibility at Volcom Inc. (VLCM)

Volcom Inc. (VLCM) announced last Thursday it would miss analyst estimates for the current quarter and discontinued guidance due to lack of visibilty.

5 Stocks You Don’t Have to Worry About

Sure, buy-and-hold has seen better days, but to say that it's dead is over the top. There are some great discounts in the market today, and with the recession more than a year deep, we're closer to the end than the beginning. Today I have five stocks that you should consider owning in your own buy-and-hold portfolio. Eventually the storm clouds will clear, and these five companies will thrive for the long term.

S&P Slumps Below Support

With the Dow, S&P 500 and NYSE Composite making new lows, the bear market has been confirmed.

Tesoro (TSO) is a Buy

One of the few sectors to do well in this market is the oil refineries. Tesoro Petroleum (TSO) is one of my favorite names in the group.

GameStop (GME): Consumers Buy More Games

Shareholders of GameStop Corp. (GME) breathed a sigh of relief Thursday when the company said it expects fourth-quarter earnings to come in at the high-end of its previous forecast and it sees solid growth in sales and earnings for the current year.

Hard Times for Loews Corp. (L)

Loews Corporation (L) is one of the largest diversified holding companies in the United States. During stable times, this diversification serves the investor well. Under current conditions, none of the operations of Loews is immune from being impacted.

Skechers (SKX) Fluctuates on Earnings

Shares of footwear maker Skechers USA Inc. (SKX) bounced higher the day following its fourth-quarter earnings release, but alas the rally was short-lived as the shares gave back most of the gains in Friday trading.

Corinthian Colleges — A Smart Pick

COCO pulled back on profit-taking, giving both long-term investors and traders an opportunity to take positions.

Deepwater Oil Play: Oceaneering International (OII)

Oceaneering International Inc. (OII) shares are climbing after the oilfield services firm posted a 12 percent rise in fourth-quarter profit.

McAfee Charging Ahead

MFE has held above its bullish support line and, thus, is still in a bull market.

FreightCar America (RAIL): A Speculative Bargain

One of the many victims of the credit crisis has been FreightCar America (RAIL). Like many companies, the stock has lost half its value during the crash.

Auto Slump Depresses Goodyear (GT)

With 72,000 employees worldwide and 64 production facilities in 25 countries, Goodyear's operations impact and are impacted by global economic conditions.

A Sirius Rescue

Don't throw away those shares of Sirius XM Radio (SIRI) just yet. For shareholders, your paper might be worth something after all. Thanks to a last minute rescue by Liberty Media and its leader, John Malone.

Is Boston Scientific (BSX) Safe From Recession?

Boston Scientific (BSX) is one of the largest manufacturers of cardio implant devices in the world. Its primary competitor, Medtronic, Inc (MED) reported earnings in excess of analysts' expectations for the fourth quarter. BSX will report later this month and is expected to show strong results as well.

Smithfield (SFD) Hurt by Cost-Conscious Consumers

Virginia-based Smithfield Foods (SFD) has succumbed to declining meat consumption world-wide and has announced a major restructuring.

Update – 2009’s Top 10 Stocks to Buy and Sell

At the end of last year, I released my Top 10 Stocks for 2009 and the Top 10 Stocks to Avoid. The purpose of both lists was to offer ideas that investors could use to build a portfolio of long and short positions that could be held throughout the year. The results combined have greatly exceeded my own expectations. Let's take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers.