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.

Altria Earnings Beat Estimates, But E-Cigarettes Loom

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor
MO stock has been a great performer, but as the cigarette industry changes the company's future is unknown.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – EBR CIG KEP AEP

By Portfolio Grader
Utilities stocks rose 0.6% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Friday’s Vital Data: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), General Motors Company (GM) and AT&T Inc. (T)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Call options were popular on earnings from Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) and AT&T Inc.’s (T), while General Motors Company (GM) was punished by investors.

Is BP Stock About to Get Bought Out?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Shell buyout of BG completely changed the game in the energy industry. BP could be in the crosshairs of another super major.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – FLT CIB FCFS WETF

By Portfolio Grader
Financial stocks rose 0.2% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – MDRX AZZ YOKU BITA

By Portfolio Grader
Technology stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – EXAS CLDX ZIOP FOLD

By Portfolio Grader
Healthcare stocks finished up 0.4% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – NTES JACK WWE MDP

By Portfolio Grader
Services stocks finished up 0.5% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – HBM TCK POT DOV

By Portfolio Grader
Basic materials stocks finished up 0.3% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – IRBT JCI COLM HMC

By Portfolio Grader
Consumer cyclical stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – AKO.B FDP REV UL

By Portfolio Grader
Consumer noncyclical stocks finished down 0.3% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – PBR PTEN NOV NSH

By Portfolio Grader
Energy stocks finished up 0.7% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – HSC VMC JHX TRN

By Portfolio Grader
Capital goods stocks finished down on Wall Street on Thursday, down 0.1%.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – ALK CMRE KEX ODFL

By Portfolio Grader
Transportation stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.

Why PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA) Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:TXN) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The breakout to new highs on Thursday conspicuously excluded PulteGroup (PHM), Alcoa (AA) and Texas Instruments (TXN). Here's the deal.

Why AT&T Inc. (T), Sketchers USA Inc (SKX) and Cheesecake Factory Inc (CAKE) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
It was all about earnings on Wall Street today and AT&T, Sketchers and Cheesecake Factory were well rewarded for good efforts.

Weatherford International Plc (WFT) Stock Soars on Layoffs News

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Weatherford International Plc (WFT) stock is soaring as the company announced plans to lay off 18% of its workforce.

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) Stock Up on Earnings Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) stock is up Thursday as the company posted better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – CNMD SGMO RGEN EBS

By Portfolio Grader
Healthcare stocks fell on Wall Street so far on Thursday, down 0.4%.
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