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 Capital Goods Stocks Now – TS TDG SPW MLM

Capital goods stocks rose 0.5% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – CZZ MPC VLO GLP

Energy stocks remained flat on Friday morning on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – WAB GBX LUV ALK

Transportation stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Friday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.8%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – ETE NFG ETP AWR

Utilities stocks remained flat on Friday morning on Wall Street.

Friday’s Vital Data: Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU), Vale SA (ADR) (VALE) and Pfizer Inc. (PFE)

Why put options piled on Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU), calls became popular for Vale SA (VALE) and Pfizer Inc. (PFE) attracts speculation on potential acquisition.

Why Taser International, Inc. (TASR), Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (CY) and Range Resources Corp (RRC) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Markets sank lower today but Taser, Cypress Semiconductor and Range Resources more than held their own.

Why Yelp, Alcatel Lucent and Nokia Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Alcatel Lucent SA (ADR) (NYSE:ALU), Nokia Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:NOK) and Yelp Inc (NYSE:YELP) would all like to say "do over" after Thursday's drubbing. Here's the deal.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – TPL NBG HTH CG

financial stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.1%.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – AVG ROK TASR ROG

technology stocks fell 0.3% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – MLM JBT GTLS KBR

Capital goods stocks declined 0.2% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – FCN TTEK VAC STRZA

Services stocks rose 0.2% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

HOT Stock – Starwood Hotels Is an M&A Play

Starwood Hotels (HOT) is flailing while competitors soar, but as M&A among hotel stocks looks increasingly likely, HOT stock holders have a reason to hang around.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and GoPro Inc (GPRO)

Calls spike as Bank of America (BAC) settles a lawsuit, Alibaba Group (BABA) freezes hiring and GoPro Inc (GPRO) beats earnings expectations.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – CHTR WWE AM WCN

Services stocks declined 1.1% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – DDC FBR PX FMC

Basic materials stocks finished flat on Wednesday on Wall Street.

Why GoPro Inc (GPRO), Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co (GT) and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (HOT) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Wall Street stocks took a beating today, with energy being the only sector in the green. But GoPro Inc (GPRO), Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co (GT) and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (HOT) enjoyed strong days.

Why Stratasys (SSYS), Humana (HUM) and Alibaba (BABA) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Wednesday was more than a little unkind to Alibaba Group Holding (BABA), Stratasys (SSYS) and Humana (HUM). Here's what happened.

Why SuperValu (SVU) Stock Won’t Stop Falling

SuperValu (SVU) stock is falling yet AGAIN today, even though SVU earnings came out Tuesday morning. What's happening?

United States Steel Corporation (X) Announces Layoffs, Lowers Outlook

United States Steel Corporation has announced that it has cut 2,800 jobs and that it has also lowered its outlook for 2015.