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.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – IX CHL CHU PSO

By Portfolio Grader Apr 21, 2015

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

Expectations Are High for FB Stock; Will Earnings Deliver?

By Greg Gambone, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 21, 2015

Owners of FB stock should be reassured when Facebook reports first-quarter earnings on Wednesday. Despite increased spending, Facebook earnings should be solid.

IBM Earnings: New Initiatives Plagued by Legacy Leeches

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 21, 2015

IBM reported earnings, and it appears that the company’s huge size is a problem for the transition to new businesses.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – LRCX CLS SMI ALU

By Portfolio Grader Apr 21, 2015

Technology stocks advanced 0.1% on Wall Street on Tuesday morning.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – GLOG ZNH RYAAY ALK

By Portfolio Grader Apr 21, 2015

Transportation stocks remained flat so far on Tuesday on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – KMB CALM DPS STZ

By Portfolio Grader Apr 21, 2015

Consumer noncyclical stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – ICON TM SCSS LZB

By Portfolio Grader Apr 21, 2015

Consumer cyclical stocks remained flat so far on Tuesday on Wall Street.

KO Earnings Preview: A ‘Transition’ for Coca-Cola Stock

By Jason Jenkins, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 21, 2015

Investors in Coca-Cola stock want to see how KO is progressing in what CEO Muhtar Kent calls a "transition year" for Coca-Cola.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – HLX GLP HQCL SNP

By Portfolio Grader Apr 21, 2015

Energy stocks fell 0.3% on Wall Street so far on Tuesday.

EBay Earnings Preview: EBAY Stock Hinges on PayPal

By Richard Saintvilus, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 21, 2015

EBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY) reports earnings Wednesday, but the biggest question on investors' minds remains: How will EBAY stock fare without PayPal?

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – NVR LECO MTH UTX

By Portfolio Grader Apr 21, 2015

Capital goods stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.1%.

Earnings Preview: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)

By Johnny Chen, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 21, 2015

Chipotle earnings might put a dent in CMG stock, but doing so will only offer investors a more attractive buying opportunity.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – HNP SBS EBR NI

By Portfolio Grader Apr 21, 2015

Utilities stocks advanced 0.3% on Wall Street on Tuesday morning.

HAS Stock: Get in the Game With Hasbro

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 21, 2015

Hasbro blew out earnings expectations, which means HAS stock is one of the better retail plays available right now.

HAL Stock: Don’t Get Too Excited About Halliburton Earnings

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 21, 2015

Halliburton beat Wall Street’s expectations in its earnings report this week, but for investors and anyone contemplating buying HAL stock, it’s important to look at both sides of the coin.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Facebook Inc (FB)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 21, 2015

Options trading is brisk as Verizon (VZ) earnings miss the mark, Microsoft (MSFT) goes Android, and Facebook (FB) traders pile into calls ahead of earnings.