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 Financial Stocks Now – UBSH MBFI PNFP HOMB

Financial stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 2.2%.

Why SINA (SINA), Intel (INTC) and Box (BOX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

SINA (SINA), Intel (INTC) and Box (BOX) were battered and brisued on Thursday. Here's the deal.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – CPPL STR NGL ARLP

Energy stocks finished down 0.6% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Why Taser International, Inc. (TASR), Dollar General Corp. (DG) and Men’s Warehouse Inc (MW) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Mixed economic data sent Wall Street higher and Taser, Dollar General and Men's Warehouse announced some positive expansions.

Next Catalyst for AAPL Stock: Overseas Apple Watch Sales

One unconventional early indicator from China bodes extremely well for overseas Apple Watch sales.

SPG Bids for Macerich in Major Growth Play

Simon Property Group's hostile takeover bid of Macerich is an attempt to further consolidate a very profitable consolidated sector.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – PODD ABMD AZN MD

Healthcare stocks advanced 0.6% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – HBM TCK SID SCCO

Basic materials stocks advanced 0.8% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – TASR OLED AUO SPSC

Technology stocks advanced 0.3% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – MTOR RUSHA TTM HNI

Consumer cyclical stocks advanced 1.0% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – MW MTN PLCE NTL

Services stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.1%.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – JBLU AAWW RYAAY GBX

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

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – KB RF NOAH MTU

Financial stocks rose 1.5% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – ORA EBR ELP SBS

Utilities stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.1%.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – CZZ PBR RDS.A PBR.A

Energy stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

PPC, SAMF, TSN: Avian Flu is Not the Chicken Zombie Apocalypse

The avian flu is not a selling signal, it's a buying opportunity in chicken producer stocks such as Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) and Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN).

Will PlayStation 4 Sales in China Help Sony Stock?

The PlayStation 4 will finally be available in China. Will this boost Sony stock, or will PS4 sales results be as uninspiring as Xbox One's?

Thursday’s Vital Data: Intel Corporation (INTC), Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) and Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP)

Among the top 10 most active stocks in the options pits? Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (SLXP), Intel Corporation (INTC) and Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM). Let's look at the significance of the action in each one.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – SLXP PTCT PBH MNKD

Healthcare stocks finished flat on Wednesday on Wall Street.