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.

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%.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – ARRS NJ MDSO CLGX

By Portfolio Grader
Technology stocks remained flat so far on Thursday on Wall Street.

3M Co (MMM) Earnings Fall Short of Expectations

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
3M Co, a technology company, posted its earnings report for the first quarter of 2015 on Thursday and it didn't meet expectations.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – SQM RS CSL GPK

By Portfolio Grader
Basic materials stocks remained flat so far on Thursday on Wall Street.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – SKX DNKN RGR PII

By Portfolio Grader
Consumer cyclical stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.2%.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – USTR NUS RAI FIZZ

By Portfolio Grader
Consumer noncyclical stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – OMAB GLNG LUV GLOG

By Portfolio Grader
Transportation stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – CMLP SEP CVA TCP

By Portfolio Grader
Utilities stocks advanced 0.2% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

MobileIron Inc (MOBL) Takes a Major Hit on Q1 Warning, CFO Resignation

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Mobileiron Inc shares were down Thursday following preliminary results for its first quarter of 2015 and news that its CFO is resigning.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – USG IR AGCO CAT

By Portfolio Grader
Capital goods stocks fell broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – WF HMN SLM SHG

By Portfolio Grader
Financial stocks fell on Wall Street so far on Thursday, down 0.1%.

Google Wireless Is No Threat to Telcos … Yet (GOOGL)

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Google Inc's Project Fi is just an experiment at this point with little bearing on GOOGL stock or shares in the telecommunications sector.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – CAM CLB PZE WFT

By Portfolio Grader
Energy stocks advanced 0.9% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – DPZ CAB ORLY EBAY

By Portfolio Grader
Services stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.2%.

McDonald’s Earnings: Income, Same-Store Sales Fall

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
McDonald's stock survives a terrible earnings report, but the company is aging out. Big changes need to happen very, very soon.

What You Need to Know Before Apple Earnings (AAPL)

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The Apple earnings report due next week may end up being even better than expected. Here's why AAPL investors should consider before Monday's report.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
A look at what's causing red-hot options activity in Apple Inc. (AAPL), McDonald's Corporation (MCD) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA).
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