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.

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

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

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)

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

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

Hottest Services Stocks Now – MDP MEG VIPS CHU

Services stocks rose 1.7% on Wall Street so far on Tuesday.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – FMS AZN SNN GSK

Healthcare stocks rose 2.0% on Wall Street so far on Tuesday.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – ACH SID HBM TCK

Basic materials stocks rose 1.8% on Wall Street so far on Tuesday.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – YZC SNP IOC CHK

Energy stocks rose 1.1% on Wall Street so far on Tuesday.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – CRH SLCA CFX CX

Capital goods stocks advanced 2.0% on Wall Street on Tuesday morning.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – ZNH CEA GSH GOL

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

What Does the Smart Money Think of Energy Stocks Right Now?

Energy stocks saw some smart-money buying in Q2, but not enough that investors should feel comfortable about diving heavily into the sector.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – TYG CEM BMA STL

Financial stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 2.0%.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – EGOV OLED LNKD IMPV

Technology stocks declined on Wall Street today, down 1.5%.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – ZIOP MYGN ISIS NBIX

Healthcare stocks finished down on Wall Street today, down 1.3%.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – VG CHRS LULU CVC

Services stocks finished down 0.9% on Wall Street on Friday.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – NGD BAK SQM SWC

Basic materials stocks declined on Wall Street on Friday, down 2.0%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – FDP CALM MO ECL

Consumer noncyclical stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.6%.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – CVE QEP RIG ARLP

Energy stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.6%.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – BLD HEI.A PHM LEN

Capital goods stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.4%.