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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.

Why Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALXN), 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) and Groupon Inc. (GRPN) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Wednesday's marketwide weakness only fanned the bearish flames for Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN), 3D Systems (DDD) and Groupon (GRPN).

Could Mannkind (MNKD) Be the Next Synageva (GEVA)?

Synageva (GEVA) stock doubled on Wednesday after Alexion bought the company for $8.4 billion. Is Mannkind (MNKD) the next M&A target?

MoneyGram International Inc (MGI) Stock Soars on Buyout Buzz

Moneygram International Inc shares jumped on news that it may be in talks with The Western Union Company for a potential buyout.

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

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Healthcare stocks declined 0.4% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

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Technology stocks declined 0.4% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

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Services stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, down 0.4%.

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Basic materials stocks remained flat on Wednesday morning on Wall Street.

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Consumer cyclical stocks declined 0.3% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

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Consumer noncyclical stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, down 0.1%.

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

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

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

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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.

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Financial stocks declined 0.9% on Wall Street today.

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

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

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