Most smartphones today come with voice-recognition software: You speak a question into your phone and the results come back to you via the wireless web.
Microsoft recently introduced "Cortana" as part of its Windows Phone 8.1, the key new update for Microsoft's mobile operating system.
Voice-recognition technology has now passed the so-called "tipping point" - it's now an integral part of personal computing.
And we found one of the best stocks to buy now to profit from this growing sector...
M&A news, earnings, and dividend payouts have put these hot stocks on the radar today.
One is up as much as 16%, and the other is now the biggest dividend payer in the S&P 500.
Here's what investors need to know.
The newest investment picks from Money Morning experts come from the some of the hottest markets like IPOs, cloud computing, Big Data, and commodities.
Five stocks tap into Ohio's booming Utica shale formation, where the number of companies seeking drilling permits is up 60% from the same time last year. Three 2014 biotech IPOs that debuted in January and February promise enormous upside potential, while still priced at a discount - for now. And we found a small-cap firm that is perfect for investors who can stomach the volatility that comes with turnarounds - plus another that will ease the pain of the recent zooming food prices.
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Investors looking for stocks to buy in 2014 have had an abundance of new options as 94 companies have gone public this year, according to Renaissance Capital.
The average return for those 94 companies since their IPO date is 9%. But some stocks have far outpaced the average, and are still at great buy-in points even after huge gains.
There are many reasons for CEOs and other corporate insiders to sell their shares.
But there's really only one reason to buy: They see a chance to make money.
That's particularly true when you come across an insider who's buying shares in his or her own company at a time when the stock has been beaten down, or when their sector is out of favor.
And that's exactly what we have here...
GW Pharmaceuticals PLC (Nasdaq: GWPH) stock is up more than 50% over the past two days thanks to a bullish and bold call from Morgan Stanley.
The investment firm on Tuesday issued an "Overweight" rating on the U.K.-based company, a leader in cannabis-based drugs, and set an aggressive $103 price target on shares, more than double Monday's close.
Here's what else is stoking GWPH stock...
Wednesday is a huge day on the earnings calendar, and several hot stocks today are already riding the momentum of their earnings reports to morning gains of 8% and 7%.
First quarter earnings reports can be a harbinger of things to come for the full year, as companies report how they started their year and announce guidance figures for the rest of the year.
According to Forrester Research, the "Cloud Computing" industry will grow into a $241 billion industry by 2020. In 2011, the industry was valued at just $41 billion.
That 487% growth has investors looking for the best cloud computing stocks to buy.
News that activist investor Bill Ackman has teamed up with Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. (NYSE: VRX) to take over Allergan Inc. (NYSE: AGN) sent shares of both companies soaring today.
Allergan shares surged some 17% to a 52-week high of $165.39 intraday. Meanwhile, Valeant shares jumped more than 7% to $134.42.
Here's what's behind the titanic $45.7 billion takeover bid, and what it means to investors...
Fresh off a holiday shortened week that left all three major benchmarks up 2%, stocks headed higher Monday kicking off a busy week.
Earnings, M&A activity, and analyst upgrades were pushing share prices higher.
Following are 12 of Monday’s hot stocks to watch.
Our experts' most recent recommendations for the best stocks to buy tap into some of the hottest sectors on the market today.
Three oil stock picks play on Texas' Eagle Ford shale formation, which, since its beginning in 2009, has already surpassed the Bakken Shale in North Dakota as the largest tight oil formation in the U.S. One healthcare sector stock is a great choice because it's "Obamacare-proof."
Some hot stocks to watch today are those making big moves on earnings news.
Two high profile tech companies slumped after missing Wall Street estimates. But, a couple of investment banks, a beverage giant and a gourmet burrito chain all reported better-than-expected numbers and moved higher.
Here are some you can't miss, like GS, GOOG, and CMG.
There's no sugarcoating it: Biotech stocks have had a rough run in the past month.
But when other investors are running for the hills, Money Morning experts are finding profit plays. With biotech stocks trading lower, there are excellent buy-in opportunities on valuable biotech companies.
Orphan drugs offer some of the best profit plays in biotech as the have extremely lucrative markets cornered.
And these three stocks to buy are the best orphan drug plays now...
Our experts' most recent recommendations for the best stocks to buy tap into some of the hottest sectors on the market today.
Earnings were in focus Tuesday, with a duo of blue chip companies reporting before the open and a pair of tech giants on tap after the close.
The three major benchmarks had slipped into the red just before noon, but a number of companies are moving higher on analysts' actions, company news, earnings, and M&A chatter.
Get our list of 12 hot stocks that are on the move Tuesday, and find out what's behind their gains.
