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 Transportation Stocks Now – FWRD ALEX MINI WAB

By Portfolio Grader Mar 20, 2015

Transportation stocks finished up 0.2% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – TRN TS JOY MDC

By Portfolio Grader Mar 20, 2015

Capital goods stocks finished up 0.1% on Wall Street today.

5 Best Stocks Under $5 This Week

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 20, 2015

In a week dominated by Fed watch, Microvision (MVIS) Quiksilver (ZQK), Coronado Biosciences (CNDO), Arotech (ARTX) and Immune Pharmaceuticals (IMNP) were among some of the best stocks you could find for under $5.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – BTU HLX FI PDS

By Portfolio Grader Mar 20, 2015

Energy stocks rose 0.8% on Wall Street on Friday.

Why KB Home (KBH), Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) and Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (ADR) (CTRP) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 20, 2015

It was a great way to welcome in the spring for KB Home, Herbalife and Ctrip.com, which were three of today's best stocks.

Why Tiffany & Co. (TIF), AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS) and Theravance Inc (THRX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Mar 20, 2015

Theravance Inc. (THRX), Tiffany & Co. (TIF) and AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS) were the worst of the worst on Friday. Here's why.

Should You Buy Twitter Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons (TWTR)

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 20, 2015

Twitter is marking its ninth birthday tomorrow. We look back at the social media powerhouse and consider the pros and cons of investing today in TWTR stock.

Why McDonald’s Stock (MCD) Is Ripe for a Comeback

By Will Emerson, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 20, 2015

McDonald's and its CEO Steven Easterbrook, are making changes that could help the company regain its standing in the fast-food industry. Here are four reasons why McDonalds is ripe for a comeback.

Biogen (BIIB) Stock: Promising Alzheimer’s Drug Could Reap Billions

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 20, 2015

Biogen Idec (BIIB) stock rallied today after an early-stage Alzheimer's drug slowed mental declines rapidly. The potential market is too large to ignore.