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.

Buy the PayPal Spinoff – What Investors Need to Know

PayPal spinoff details indicate that the mobile payments stock is a screaming buy ... while its former partner eBay clearly is a stock to sell.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – ATRO TRN CSTE APOG

Capital goods stocks rose 0.1% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – RYAAY UAL DAL LUV

Transportation stocks rose 0.6% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – WGL ORA NJR OGE

Utilities stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Can a Yum Brands Spinoff Really Unleash 90% Gains? (YUM)

YUM stock, owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, could soar 90% -- but only if a YUM spinoff happens, according to Icahn disciple Keith Meister.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) and Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO)

Facebook’s (FB) video app goes viral, Yahoo!’s (YHOO) CEO spills Microsoft (MSFT) and Alibaba (BABA) details, and Tesla (TSLA) earnings disappoint.

PNRA and CMG – Why Big Menu Moves are Good for Investors

PNRA stock is up on news that it will eliminate a number of artificial ingredients from its kitchen -- cemeting its position as a fresh, natural alternative amid the big fast food franchises. Chipotle has seen similar success with this strategy, and data shows that will continue.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – CSOD BRKR FNSR ATVI

Technology stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.8%.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – WDFC KWR SWM WTS

Basic materials stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – CNMD RGEN IRWD HTWR

Healthcare stocks declined on Wall Street today, down 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – KBR IR SXI IEX

Capital goods stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – ORA MGEE ED PEG

Utilities stocks declined 0.5% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – DW SNA FDML DLPH

Consumer cyclical stocks declined 0.4% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – NUS COKE LO FDP

Consumer noncyclical stocks finished up 0.3% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – UNT FI CRR CNX

Energy stocks finished down 0.4% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – HUBG ASR KEX ALEX

Transportation stocks finished up 0.3% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Why Wendys Co (WEN), Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) and Synageva Biopharma Corp (GEVA) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Despite uncertainty from the Federal Reserve, Wendys', Herbalife and Synageva Biopharma still managed to storm higher.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – AXS WBS ESGR CHFC

Financial stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.5%.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – SCHL PAG BCO ECOL

Services stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.3%.