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.

Informatica Corp. (INFA) Stock Jumps on $5.3M Buyout

Informatica Corp., a software company, stock was up on Tuesday following news of a $5.3 million buyout that will take the company private.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – PBYI LCI ACAD NVS

Healthcare stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.9%.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – CIM OCN HRG MTU

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

BBBY Earnings Preview: It’s All About the Share Buybacks

Investors may be looking at the wrong numbers as Bed Bath & Beyond has posted higher EPS in the past despite net earnings declining. Here's what to look for in the next earnings report.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – PAY DWRE MR YOKU

Technology stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – SSL VALE PKX RIO

Basic materials stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street on Tuesday morning.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – IGT AHS AER IHG

Services stocks remained flat on Tuesday morning on Wall Street.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – RL NAV UA KORS

Consumer cyclical stocks remained flat on Tuesday morning on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – DEO TAP UL BTI

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

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – CEA ZNH FDX GBX

Transportation stocks rose 0.6% on Wall Street on Tuesday morning.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – CGG SDRL WPX STO

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

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – WAIR LLL ERJ BA

Capital goods stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.2%.

How Xilinx Can Benefit From Intel’s Buyout of Altera (XLNX)

XLNX could benefit from Intel's decision to acquire Altera, the second-largest maker of field-programmable gate arrays.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – ENB CQP NGG LNG

Utilities stocks declined broadly on Wall Street so far on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.5%.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)

A look inside at why we're seeing heavy options activity from Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ).

Will Earnings Get Alcoa Stock Going in the Right Direction?

Alcoa is expected to kick off a weak earnings season with solid bottom-line growth, but Alcoa stock looks to keep lagging the broader market.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – CRL MD BAX KND

Healthcare stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.2%.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – MMI INVN IMPV HRS

Technology stocks finished up 1.0% on Wall Street on Monday.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – NYT ALX S MMS

Services stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street on Monday.