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.

One Year After Its IPO, Can Alibaba Stock Be Saved? (BABA)

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alibaba stock has been horrendous since its IPO. But this is still not the time to buy, as BABA faces intense competition and rapid deceleration in growth with the lion's share of its revenues tied to the Chinese economy.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – SEB BUD ECL SAM

By Portfolio Grader
Consumer noncyclical stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

NFLX Stock: Can Push Into Asia Spark a Netflix Rally?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
NFLX's stock price bounces above the $100 level after Netflix announced plans to expand into four Asian markets in early 2016. (Curb your enthusiasm.)

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – SLCA PWR CX ERJ

By Portfolio Grader
Capital goods stocks advanced 0.5% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – SNP PTR YZC ECA

By Portfolio Grader
Energy stocks advanced 1.3% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – DPM SBS CPL ELP

By Portfolio Grader
Utilities stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, down 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – GSH CEA GOL CSX

By Portfolio Grader
Transportation stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Best Buy and Macy’s Join Forces: Is It Time to Buy? (BBY, M)

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A successful test of licensed Best Buy sections in Macy's department stores could eventually lead to some material help on the top line.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – MMC AB AET AMG

By Portfolio Grader
Financial stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 2.6%.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – BYD PMC MW CVC

By Portfolio Grader
Services stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 2.3%.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – OI BLL GEF BHP

By Portfolio Grader
Basic materials stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 2.5%.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – RIG WPX WNR EXH

By Portfolio Grader
Energy stocks rose 1.5% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – PM BF.B HSY OC

By Portfolio Grader
Consumer noncyclical stocks finished up 2.1% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – LEN DHI RTN USG

By Portfolio Grader
Capital goods stocks finished up 2.8% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – UIL OGS AES BKH

By Portfolio Grader
Utilities stocks finished up 2.1% on Wall Street today.

Tie-Up Tuesday: M&A Activity Heats Up Once Again

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A frenzied year for M&A continued apace as companies in diverse sectors with major U.S. listings announced $12 billion in deal activity on Tuesday.

Surprise, Surprise! Amazon (AMZN) to Shun Profits With $50 Tablet

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The Amazon (AMZN) stock price hasn't run up because the company excels at making a profit. And the $50 Amazon tablet will continue the company's legacy of eating losses.

Google Goes to WAR With AMZN, Uber Over Groceries (GOOGL)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Google (GOOG, GOOGL) is taking on AMZN, Uber and others with Google Express, which is testing grocery deliveries. As always, Google has bigger plans.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – LFC BCA NBG PUK

By Portfolio Grader
Financial stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 2.1%.
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