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 Basic Materials Stocks Now – ACH SIM MRC X

Basic materials stocks advanced 0.4% on Wall Street so far on Monday.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – HNP CWT CVA KEP

Utilities stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – WF GGAL BMA OCN

Financial stocks rose 0.5% on Wall Street on Monday morning.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – CGG MDR CEQP SDRL

Energy stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – SGMS EJ RCII BEE

Services stocks advanced 0.6% on Wall Street so far on Monday.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – GSH ALGT CHRW AIRM

Transportation stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.9%.

McDonald’s Turnaround Plan: Not Enough to Save MCD Stock!

The McDonald's turnaround plan was unveiled today, courtesy of CEO Steve Easterbrook, but it's too early to tell if MCD stock can be saved.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – KMT TPC THO BEAV

Capital goods stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Monday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.6%.

Despite Surging Wing Costs, BWLD Stock Is No Clucker

BWLD took a hit after earnings, but investors are overreacting. Buffalo Wild Wings is a solid business at a reasonable valuation.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – AEL AON PRU BFR

Financial stocks rose 0.9% on Wall Street on Friday.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – AVT BITA PAY GLW

Technology stocks rose 1.2% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – HTZ RAD LAD URI

Services stocks rose 1.4% on Wall Street on Friday.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – EBS OPK PRGO NVO

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

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – KNL OSK MGA JCI

Consumer cyclical stocks rose 1.4% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – MWA POL BERY TCK

Basic materials stocks finished up 1.6% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – SPN SUN DK PZE

Energy stocks finished up 0.2% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – CCE AKO.A CPB ADM

Consumer noncyclical stocks finished up 0.9% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – LPX VMC MAS CMI

Capital goods stocks rose 1.3% on Wall Street today.

5 Best Stocks Under $5 This Week

There were fewer lower-priced stocks making big moves this week, but Better Online Solutions, Civeo, InterCloud Systems, Aehr Test Systems and GrafTech were among the best of them.