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 Utilities Stocks Now – CVA WR PEG ITC

Utilities stocks rose 1.2% on Wall Street today.

Don’t Bother With Tobacco Stocks Right Now

Tobacco stocks can be great defensive holdings, but not when they're overpriced and struggling.

ZNGA Beats Earnings, But Don’t Buy Zynga Stock Yet

Zynga scored better-than-expected earnings, and Zynga stock jumped because of it. But the real test is its new franchise-based strategy.

SunEdison (SUNE) Stock Slumps Despite Analyst Sympathy

SunEdison (SUNE) stock continued to fall on Friday after Thursday's disappointing earnings report. Still, analysts didn't understand the selloff.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – SEM SHPG SCMP AMED

Healthcare stocks fell on Wall Street on Friday morning, down 0.6%.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – GFI ABX NGD AUY

Basic materials stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Friday, down 0.3%.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – ACG MAIN MBI BFR

Financial stocks remained flat so far on Friday on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – IMPV NVDA CSOD DDD

Technology stocks declined 0.1% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – STMP LGF MEG RBA

Services stocks fell 0.1% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – MHK OSK DLPH CRC

Consumer cyclical stocks declined 0.1% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – NUS POST HLF MNST

Consumer noncyclical stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Friday, down 0.6%.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – AIRM TK TGP GLOG

Transportation stocks declined broadly on Wall Street so far on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.5%.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – SLCA B MTZ CSTE

Capital goods stocks fell 0.1% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – CHK DNR YZC ERF

Energy stocks advanced 0.4% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – LNG HNP TAC NRG

Utilities stocks fell on Wall Street on Friday morning, down 0.5%.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – IRWD MYL EXAM FMS

Healthcare stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 2.2%.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – KRO CRS VALE MEOH

Basic materials stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – BSAC RATE OCN ETFC

Financial stocks finished down on Wall Street today, down 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – AMKR MEI SOHU PBI

Technology stocks declined broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.0%.