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 Technology Stocks Now – HOLI NCR AMAT AMBA

Technology stocks fell 0.2% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – MT PCP PX IPHS

Basic materials stocks advanced 0.1% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – ALV HOG TSLA PVH

Consumer cyclical stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – GBL MBI MTU MFG

Financial stocks remained flat on Friday morning on Wall Street.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – PTR CEO TSO STR

Energy stocks fell 0.5% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – LFL NAT RYAAY GOL

Transportation stocks advanced 0.6% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – ELP DYN SBS EBR

Utilities stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – DAR AGRO HLF SEB

Consumer noncyclical stocks rose 0.1% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Friday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO)

Facebook (FB) sees positive analyst action, Alibaba (BABA) launches Alipay in Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) and Yahoo! (YHOO) draws M&A speculation.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – ATRO MOG.A HW MAS

Capital goods stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.0%.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – HEP ALJ INT BRS

Energy stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – IRWD CNMD ABT RGEN

Healthcare stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.4%.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – OLN SEE FOE KRO

Basic materials stocks finished up 1.0% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – HMN SLM V EEFT

Financial stocks rose 0.9% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – INFN SPTN LHO CHSP

Services stocks finished up 0.6% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – MXIM CSC SMCI WNS

Technology stocks finished up 1.6% on Wall Street today.

Timeline: How Avon Stock Went Berserk on Fake Buyout Bid (AVP)

The Avon (AVP) stock price went bonkers today, as a phony SEC filing caused investors to believe there was an $18.75/share buyout offer. There wasn't.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – GIL NTK JAH KNL

Consumer cyclical stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – CPL WGL SBS EE

Utilities stocks rose 1.2% on Wall Street today.