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.

VirnetX Takes a $626M Bite Out of Apple Inc. – Does It Matter?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 4, 2016

VirnetX (VHC) stock shot more than 50% higher Thursday after winning a $626 million patent infringement case against Apple (AAPL).

Nike Inc Slugs It Out With Under Armour: Which Is the Better Buy?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 4, 2016

Nike stock and Under Armour are battling it out for the women's market, and while both continue to grow, only one of them is a buy.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – CSCD YECO CFX CX

By Portfolio Grader Feb 4, 2016

The Manufacturing sector saw plenty of trading activity today, including the following leaders and losers.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – CACI GRUB NCTY CDNS

By Portfolio Grader Feb 4, 2016

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – FCX ATW CJES HMY

By Portfolio Grader Feb 4, 2016

The following stocks were the biggest movers and shakers in the Mining sector today.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – RRTS HUBG HOS GSH

By Portfolio Grader Feb 4, 2016

The following stocks were the biggest movers and shakers in the Transportation sector today.

Biggest Movers in Finance Stocks Now – HT ING OMAM SHG

By Portfolio Grader Feb 4, 2016

The Finance sector saw plenty of trading activity today, including the following leaders and losers.