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.

Friday’s Vital Data: General Electric Company (GE), Zynga Inc (ZNGA) and Altera Corporation (ALTR)

What investors and traders should know about the major options activity in General Electric Company (GE), Zynga Inc (ZNGA) and Altera Corporation (ALTR).

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – SHPG CSII CBPO PRGO

Healthcare stocks finished up 0.8% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – POL WOR MON BMS

Basic materials stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – NOAH GE EVR AFSI

Financial stocks rose 0.2% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – GME ALTR IDTI SATS

Technology stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – IGT NTES ABCO MBT

Services stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – DLPH HBI TSLA GT

Consumer cyclical stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – FLO GIS SJM BTI

Consumer noncyclical stocks finished up 0.3% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – ZNH UTIW CPA KSU

Transportation stocks finished up 0.5% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – ROSE CEQP CAM RES

Energy stocks finished up 1.3% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – JEC FLIR ZBRA GVA

Capital goods stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.1%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – SEP NFG OKS KMI

Utilities stocks declined 0.7% on Wall Street today.

Why MGM Resorts International (MGM), Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA) and Pier 1 Imports Inc (PIR) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Pier 1 Imports (PIR) and Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) saw some positive earnings action Thursday, while MGM Resorts (MGM) made dividend news.

Why Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY), Alcoa (AA) and Zynga (ZNGA) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), Alcoa (AA) and Zynga (ZNGA) didn't start earnings season on the right foot (and one of them didn't even report earnings).

How Carl Icahn Sent Voltari Stock Up Nearly 500% in April (VLTC)

Carl Icahn has singlehandedly sent shares of Voltari (VLTC) stock up about 500% ... in April alone. Now Voltari appears to be looking for a suitor.

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY) Stock Falls on Earnings Miss

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. shares are down more than 6% on the company's weaker-than expected sales despite its earnings per share increase.

Why Pier 1 Imports Inc (PIR) Stock Is Soaring Today

Pier 1 Imports Inc (PIR) stock is up more than 10% Thursday following the company's impressive earnings report.

Earnings Reports on Deck for Thursday Evening: RT, PSMT, ANGO

Thursday evening's quarterly earnings reports include RT, PSMT and ANGO stocks. Here's what to expect from these.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – ESRX MYL PTCT EXAS

Healthcare stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.