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 – SID KRO DOW EGO

Basic materials stocks advanced 0.9% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – HZNP THC HCA PODD

Healthcare stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.7%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – RGR SKX CRC OSK

Consumer cyclical stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. (SWHC) Stock Surges on Strong Outlook

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. shares were up on Wednesday following a strong outlook for the company caused by increased sales.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – HLF DEO OC USNA

Consumer noncyclical stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – OZRK MHLD WDR WAFD

Financial stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – MLNX GRUB WDC ON

Technology stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

NOK, ALU: Nokia to Buy Alcatel-Lucent for $16.6 Billion

Nokia has agreed to acquire Alcatel-Lucent for $16.6 billion in a deal that is expected to close in the first half of 2016.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – YNDX ASNA YELP Z

Services stocks advanced 0.4% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Can EU Antitrust Charges Wreck Google (GOOG) Stock?

The Google (GOOG) stock price faces a significant threat in the EU antitrust case regulators just threw at the search company.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – DAL CNW MIC GLNG

Transportation stocks rose 0.5% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – CGG DK BBEP LINE

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

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – WSO TS CRH ESLT

Capital goods stocks rose 0.5% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – DYN ELP SBS CIG

Utilities stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.0%.

Intel Corporation: INTC Stock Price Target Boosted at RBC, Wedbush

The INTC stock price target gets a boost at both RBC Capital Markets and Wedbush Securities after strong revenue guidance. Is the PC market bottoming?

Schlumberger Earnings: First Chance to See the Wreckage (SLB)

It's the first full quarter since the oil price bust and the results aren't going to be pretty for SLB stock or other energy firms.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Intel Corporation (INTC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Alcatel Lucent SA (ALU)

Why we saw top-10 options activity from Intel Corporation (INTC), Alcatel Lucent SA (ALU) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – THRX EXAM ACT EXAS

Healthcare stocks finished up 0.2% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – LPLA VR ITUB RATE

Financial stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.