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 Energy Stocks Now – CGG SDRL HFC WPX

Energy stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – CSTE HSC JHX GVA

Capital goods stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.2%.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – EXPD GLNG AAWW CKH

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

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – EBR CMLP SBS CIG

Utilities stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.4%.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)

Apple Inc. (AAPL) draws calls amid monopoly concerns from FTC, while Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Chesapeake Energy (CHK) options are active on earnings.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – PRE AIZ HMN ENH

Financial stocks declined 0.9% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – N ALR WAT RHT

Technology stocks declined broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.6%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – DV MTN TAL VG

Services stocks finished down on Wall Street today, down 1.2%.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – CLF SCCO SYT MON

Basic materials stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.1%.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – HEP BPT EEP NOV

Energy stocks declined 1.2% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Why Sprint Corp. (S), Baidu Inc. (BIDU) and Motorola Solutions Inc. (MSI) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Analysts did most of the damage to Sprint (S), Baidu (BIDU) and Motorola Solutions (MSI) on Tuesday, but it was a well-deserved punishment.

Why Vale SA (ADR) (VALE), Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) and Integrated Device Technology Inc (IDTI) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Wall Street sold off on worrisome international news, but Vale SA (ADR) (VALE), Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) and Integrated Device Technology Inc (IDTI) thrived after beating earnings estimates.

Amazon Stock Might Be Heading to $525 (AMZN)

Amazon (AMZN) stock just got another price target hike from Oppenheimer. What's everyone so stoked about? Simple: Amazon Web Services.

Car Sales Hint at Trouble Ahead for Consumers — and Stocks

Car sales were soft in April, and a potential summer slowdown paired with fears of a subprime auto lending bubble may weigh on auto stocks.

PTBI Stock Roars 131% Higher After George Soros Invests

Plasmatech stock skyrocketed today, jumping more than 130% after George Soros announced a 5% stake in PTBI stock.

Alibaba Stock Needs Some Magic to Fly Again (BABA)

Alibaba stock has had a rough time in 2015. Can the upcoming earnings report erase recent missteps from BABA?

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – IM ENR ETN P

Technology stocks fell on Wall Street on Tuesday morning, down 0.4%.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – LCI RDY GB TARO

Healthcare stocks fell broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.6%.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – UBS ICE BSAC FNF

Financial stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.1%.