At the end of September, we looked at analysts' price targets for the S&P 500 to see which stocks had the greatest expected gains in the months ahead.  So far, 3 out of the October 1 top 5 and 6 out of the top 10 are trading to the upside.   Here is the current list of 15 stocks expected to pop (and another 15 expected to drop).   Read More

The Lightning Round is extended in this CNBC.com exclusive feature.   Read More

With the announced deal of the combination of Dell Computer and Perot Systems there is thought that there will be another wave of Mergers and Acquisitions.   Read More

It appears deal making may be picking up as we head into the fall. Where are the Fast Money traders looking for action?   Read More

Three major M&A deals rocked the Street on Monday. How should you trade in the aftermath?   Read More

Despite the weaker open, the Dow and S&P are set to end the month with their best August since 2000. So far, the Dow and S&P are up 3.5 percent this month, while the Nasdaq has trailed with just a 1.8 percent rise.    Read More

BJ Services had surged along with other oil service companies for much of this quarter before faltering lately, and options traders are apparently looking for more upside.    Read More

Worries that rising interest rates could put a damper on consumer and business spending dragged down both the Dow and S&P on Wednesday.   Read More

With same-store sales numbers hitting the Street on Thursday, is there fast money to be made in retail?   Read More