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.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – AU SID GFI NG

Basic materials stocks remained flat on Tuesday morning on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – ALV WBC OSK ITW

Consumer cyclical stocks declined 0.6% on Wall Street so far on Tuesday.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – BG THS BF.A CCE

Consumer noncyclical stocks remained flat on Tuesday morning on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – IHS VLO SDRL MPC

Energy stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street so far on Tuesday.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – TS IEX RTN TRN

Capital goods stocks remained flat so far on Tuesday on Wall Street.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – ZNH CEA CKH STNG

Transportation stocks fell on Wall Street on Tuesday morning, down 0.3%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – LNG TCP HNP ETE

Utilities stocks rose 0.5% on Wall Street so far on Tuesday.

Mergers and Acquisitions — The 5 Biggest Deals of Q3

A frenzied year of mergers and acquisitions continued apace, marked by big M&A deals in the healthcare, energy and industrials sectors. Here are the highlights.

With Education Stocks, Indirect Investment Is Better

While for-profit colleges are a bad bet right now, there are more indirect -- and smarter - ways to invest in education stocks.

Netflix Stock: Don’t Fear the Cord-Cutting Hysteria (NFLX)

Netflix has good content and a dominant brand name, but will never put cable out of business.

United Technologies Hits a Chinese Air Pocket

On Thursday, UTX hit another new 52-week low, dragging down its year-to-date performance to a loss of nearly 25%, and China is to blame.

Why Arrowhead Research (ARWR) Stock Is Soaring Today

Arrowhead Research stock was up on Thursday following positive results from a Phase 2 study of hepatitis B drug ARC-520.

3 Stocks That Show Action Cameras Lack Bite

Action cameras continue to dominate the pop culture landscape, but has largely failed to excite investors -- is change on the horizon?

Disruptive Technology: 3 Trends That Could Wipe Out ENTIRE Industries

Disruptive technology is exciting and new -- for those involved in it. But the industries at its mercy may have to adapt or die.

There Is No Way Uber Drivers Make More Than NYC Cabbies

Uber drivers have high attrition for a reason: the pay stinks. We dig into the numbers to see why Uber won't kill traditional taxis.

ConAgra Stock Looks Tasty For Long-Term Investors (CAG)

ConAgra dropped after a subpar earnings report. But for long-term investors, there is much to be optimistic about, including valuation.

Apple Stock: Would an Apple Car Be “Pointless”? (AAPL)

An Apple Car hasn't been without critics, but if any company can transition successfully, it's Apple.

U.S. Automakers Hope to Ride Jump in Car Sales

New car sales of domestic automakers continue to defy gravity, yet their market performance has been lacking. Is a turnaround approaching?

Whole Foods Stock: Value or Value Trap? (WFM)

Whole Foods is fairly priced, but not priced for further beatings from competitors offering organics for lower prices.