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.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – HZNP KE RLYP AAOI

By Portfolio Grader Oct 23, 2015

The Manufacturing sector saw plenty of trading activity today, including the following leaders and losers.Some of the biggest gainers among Manufacturing stocks include:Horizon Pharma Inc…

Hottest Services Stocks Now – GOOG GOOGL MSFT THC

By Portfolio Grader Oct 23, 2015

The Services sector saw plenty of trading activity today, including the following leaders and losers.Some of the biggest gainers among Services stocks include:Alphabet Inc Class…

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – CALL FWRD TGS CWCO

By Portfolio Grader Oct 23, 2015

The following stocks were the biggest movers and shakers in the Transportation sector today.Some of the biggest gainers among Transportation stocks include:Vocaltec Communications Ltd (CALL):…

Hottest Finance Stocks Now – MDLY CIO LAZ UNTY

By Portfolio Grader Oct 23, 2015

The Finance sector saw plenty of trading activity today, including the following leaders and losers.Some of the biggest gainers among Finance stocks include:Medley Management Inc…

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – ICD MLM BBG REI

By Portfolio Grader Oct 23, 2015

The following stocks were the biggest movers and shakers in the Mining sector today.Some of the biggest gainers among Mining stocks include:Independence Contract Drilling Inc…

CMCSA: Comcast Might Be Targeting TMUS or Sprint for Takeover

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 23, 2015

Don't be surprised if CMCSA pursues Sprint, not TMUS, to establish a presence in wireless market.

UPS Stock: Forget FDX, UPS Earnings Will Deliver the Goods

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 23, 2015

Forget the TNT takeover bid by FedEx: UPS stock is backed by a broader range of positive fundamentals, which should do well for Q3 earnings.

MCD Stock: McDonald’s Turnaround Takes Hold, But It’s Not There Yet

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 23, 2015

MCD stock has a chance to move up big-time if the turnaround keeps working, which is going to be a lot harder than it looks for Easterbrook to pull off.

Microsoft Corporation Crushes on Earnings and Revenue

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 23, 2015

Windows 10 was the deciding factor for the latest MSFT earnings report, and Microsoft stock is soaring as a result.