Hot Stocks

Hot stocks are not about hype. They emerge when powerful themes, policy shifts, and capital flows converge. InvestorPlace analysts track fast-moving market narratives, especially in technology, AI, and infrastructure, to identify stocks drawing outsized attention and explain what is really driving those moves.

Why ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:ASML), Advaxis, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADXS) and Precision Castparts Corp. (NYSE:PCP) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

ASML Holding (ASML), Advaxis (ADXS) and Precision Castparts (PCP) got taken out behind the woodshed on Wednesday.

Why Freeport McMoRan (FCX), Transocean (RIG) and Smith & Wesson (SWHC) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Firmer energy prices and good earnings lifted markets today, while Freeport McMoRan, Transocean and Smith & Wesson were the market leaders.

Angie’s List Inc (ANGI) Stock Soars on Outlook, CEO News

Angie's List Inc shares were up on Wednesday following an increased outlook and news that its current CEO is stepping down.

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.