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.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – AMWD DY CX HW

By Portfolio Grader Sep 30, 2015

Capital goods stocks finished up 1.5% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Why Madison Square Garden (MSG) Stock Is Higher Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 30, 2015

Madison Square Garden stock was up on Wednesday following an upgrade from Stifel analysts and a new price target of $190.

Barracuda Networks Takes a Bite out of Investors (CUDA)

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 30, 2015

It was an ugly quarter for Barracuda Networks. The company is feeling the heat of the competition and is also suffering from a slowing of its storage business. While the valuation on Barracuda stock is certainly much more reasonable now, there are still several other security stocks with better potential.

Advance Auto Worth Twice Its Current Price? (AAP)

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Sep 30, 2015

Before piling into Advance Auto, AAP investors should remember it's easier to say things than to actually do them. On the other hand...

5 Companies That Should Split Like Alcoa

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 30, 2015

Alcoa (AA) will unlock shareholder value by splitting its business in two. These five companies could too.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – EEFT NOAH AV KB

By Portfolio Grader Sep 30, 2015

Financial stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.2%.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – WDC BITA SFUN STX

By Portfolio Grader Sep 30, 2015

Technology stocks advanced 1.4% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – BMRN INCY HZNP FOLD

By Portfolio Grader Sep 30, 2015

Healthcare stocks rose 1.8% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – ATU SHI BAK VALE

By Portfolio Grader Sep 30, 2015

Basic materials stocks advanced 1.4% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – AAP UGP XRS VIPS

By Portfolio Grader Sep 30, 2015

Services stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.4%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – RL DLPH NTK HAR

By Portfolio Grader Sep 30, 2015

Consumer cyclical stocks advanced 1.6% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Yahoo Stock: Facebook’s Instant Articles Are Bad News for YHOO

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 30, 2015

With FB's Instant Articles making it easier for publishers to reach interested audiences and sharing plenty of ad revenue, Yahoo stock may be in trouble.