Hot Stocks

Hot stocks are not about hype. They emerge when powerful themes, policy shifts, and capital flows converge. InvestorPlace analysts track fast-moving market narratives, especially in technology, AI, and infrastructure, to identify stocks drawing outsized attention and explain what is really driving those moves.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) and Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO)

Facebook’s (FB) video app goes viral, Yahoo!’s (YHOO) CEO spills Microsoft (MSFT) and Alibaba (BABA) details, and Tesla (TSLA) earnings disappoint.

PNRA and CMG – Why Big Menu Moves are Good for Investors

PNRA stock is up on news that it will eliminate a number of artificial ingredients from its kitchen -- cemeting its position as a fresh, natural alternative amid the big fast food franchises. Chipotle has seen similar success with this strategy, and data shows that will continue.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – CSOD BRKR FNSR ATVI

Technology stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.8%.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – WDFC KWR SWM WTS

Basic materials stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – CNMD RGEN IRWD HTWR

Healthcare stocks declined on Wall Street today, down 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – KBR IR SXI IEX

Capital goods stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – ORA MGEE ED PEG

Utilities stocks declined 0.5% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – DW SNA FDML DLPH

Consumer cyclical stocks declined 0.4% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – NUS COKE LO FDP

Consumer noncyclical stocks finished up 0.3% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – UNT FI CRR CNX

Energy stocks finished down 0.4% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – HUBG ASR KEX ALEX

Transportation stocks finished up 0.3% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Why Wendys Co (WEN), Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) and Synageva Biopharma Corp (GEVA) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Despite uncertainty from the Federal Reserve, Wendys', Herbalife and Synageva Biopharma still managed to storm higher.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – AXS WBS ESGR CHFC

Financial stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.5%.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – SCHL PAG BCO ECOL

Services stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.3%.

Why Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALXN), 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) and Groupon Inc. (GRPN) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Wednesday's marketwide weakness only fanned the bearish flames for Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN), 3D Systems (DDD) and Groupon (GRPN).

Could Mannkind (MNKD) Be the Next Synageva (GEVA)?

Synageva (GEVA) stock doubled on Wednesday after Alexion bought the company for $8.4 billion. Is Mannkind (MNKD) the next M&A target?

MoneyGram International Inc (MGI) Stock Soars on Buyout Buzz

Moneygram International Inc shares jumped on news that it may be in talks with The Western Union Company for a potential buyout.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – NBG SLF LFC BBVA

Financial stocks remained flat so far on Wednesday on Wall Street.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – ICUI PTCT FOLD WCG

Healthcare stocks declined 0.4% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.