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.

Why China Will Shine in 2009

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor
As we're in the midst of the worst financial crisis of our time, many investors are on-edge about what's in store for China in 2009. With China's government still focused on the economy, I think China will outperform other countries next year with robust economic growth and a revived stock market. Here are the best ways to profit.

Prestige Brands (PBH): the Daddy Warbucks of Forgotten Products

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Are you a consumer or household product that your company has neglected? Have you been orphaned like Annie as your company moves to more attractive opportunities? Take comfort; there is someone out there who loves you and would like to market you back to life.

Peel Off Some Chiquita!

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Chiquita International Corporation (CQB) is emerging from the depths of its trading history to achieving buy status from many equity research analysts. The stock is currently trading at a level nearly 45% above its 52-week low and close to 50% of its high for the period.

Caterpillar Bulldozes Through the Bond Market

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Need further evidence of the condition of the corporate bond market? Caterpillar Inc.(CAT) is a frequent visitor to the public debt markets through its subsidiary, Caterpillar Financial Services.

Top 5 Penny Stocks to Buy Now

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Despite the economic travails we now face, this period will be judged to be one of the single best buying opportunities in stock market history. I'm particularly intrigued by penny stocks. Here for the five that belong in any portfolio.

Traders R.I.P.

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Traders have enjoyed the most fertile market environment in history. Huge volatility has provided opportunities to generate a year's worth of returns in one day. It's been easy, too. Pick a carcass and sell. Test a low and buy. Play that game and repeat many times. Of course, whenever something is that easy, it's time to get nervous.

Jarden (JAH): Playing the Right Card

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
It may not have the glamour of many other home product manufacturing companies, but Jarden Corporation (JAH) manufactures and distributes a wide array of products that should enjoy strong and robust sales during the current consumer economic downturn.

Can the Marlboro Man Ride it Out?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
While a slumping economy causes consumers to cut back on the purchase of many goods and services, tobacco and alcohol continue to be used at pre-recession levels. As a result, companies such as Altria (MO) have not experienced the loss of value which plagues investors in most other sectors of the economy.

Don’t Play Chicken With Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
I suppose safely played, the game of chicken can provide cheap thrills, but for investors I would suggest sticking to the sidelines. Case in point is the recent announcement that Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) is filing for protection under bankruptcy law.

Ford Motor Credit (FCJ) Bonds: Put Your Cash to Work

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Stocks of the automobile companies have been among the worst performers on the NYSE for the last 2 years, and the bonds of these companies have fared equally as poorly, with one notable exception: Ford Motor Credit Company LLC (FCJ).

The Return of the Decider

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
The release of economic data did not take a back seat to the week's significant news events. While the volume of these releases was diminished due to the shortened holiday week, there were some significant surprises on the negative side.

Where Do Investors Go From Here?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Eager to aggressively compete for new business, those making credit decisions are often willing to ignore, or worse, be unaware of, the decisions that contributed to previous asset quality problems at the bank. Ergo, the cycle repeats itself. What does this mean to an investor?

Time to Buy Auto Dealers?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
I've always believed that the best way to make money in the stock market is to buy shares of quality companies when it seems nobody else wants them. If you believe that as well, is there a case to be made for buying AutoNation (AN) shares at current levels?

AT&T Poised for Turnaround

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
T is showing signs of a bottom, with multiple buy signals.

Keep Your Eyes On The Constellation

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Whether from economic worries during a recession or from the desire for a low-cost form of entertainment and indulgence, the sale of alcoholic beverages frequently rises during an economic downturn.

The Builders Are Coming, The Builders Are Coming

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Interestingly, ideas for stabilizing the economy are coming from not just the new Presidential administration. Professional experts and pundits are chiming in with suggestions to help us recover from the morass. One interesting idea deals with the long-suffering real estate market. 

Top 10 Stocks for 2009

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
The first-quarter performance of my Top 10 Stocks for 2009 was quite impressive. An equal investment in each would have resulted in a portfolio that is outperforming the market by nearly 500 basis points. That is a huge result considering the negative bias in the market. The question is where do those stocks go from here?

Golden Opportunity with Gabelli Global Gold

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
GGN is showing signs of life by forming double-bottoms with higher volume from buyers.

Is Sealy Corporation (ZZ) Permanently Asleep?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
The economy is littered with companies struggling in the wake of the collapsing homebuilding market.  During the boom, companies like Sealy Corporation (ZZ) benefited greatly…
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