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 Energy Stocks Now – SNP PTR YZC ECA

Energy stocks advanced 1.3% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – DPM SBS CPL ELP

Utilities stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, down 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – GSH CEA GOL CSX

Transportation stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Best Buy and Macy’s Join Forces: Is It Time to Buy? (BBY, M)

A successful test of licensed Best Buy sections in Macy's department stores could eventually lead to some material help on the top line.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – MMC AB AET AMG

Financial stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 2.6%.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – BYD PMC MW CVC

Services stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 2.3%.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – OI BLL GEF BHP

Basic materials stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 2.5%.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – RIG WPX WNR EXH

Energy stocks rose 1.5% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – PM BF.B HSY OC

Consumer noncyclical stocks finished up 2.1% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – LEN DHI RTN USG

Capital goods stocks finished up 2.8% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – UIL OGS AES BKH

Utilities stocks finished up 2.1% on Wall Street today.

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.