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.

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

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Portfolio Grader
Healthcare stocks finished flat on Wednesday on Wall Street.

The Apple Watch Is Here…So What?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The Apple Watch is going to hit the stores in late April. Will the Apple Watch be a game-changer for AAPL stock?

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – GSM NGD HL RGLD

By Portfolio Grader
Basic materials stocks finished down 0.1% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – RUSHA DW THRM WBC

By Portfolio Grader
Consumer cyclical stocks declined broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – CCU USNA HSY POST

By Portfolio Grader
Consumer noncyclical stocks declined on Wall Street today, down 0.8%.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – MITL SMCI ARRS TRMB

By Portfolio Grader
Technology stocks finished down on Wall Street today, down 0.6%.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – BOX VIPS YNDX MMS

By Portfolio Grader
Services stocks declined 0.2% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – CNO HRG BLX BSAC

By Portfolio Grader
Financial stocks rose 0.6% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – PEG SWX ENB NJR

By Portfolio Grader
Utilities stocks declined on Wall Street on Wednesday, down 0.6%.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – TPC LPX MTW MTZ

By Portfolio Grader
Capital goods stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.1%.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – NBR SWN FANG UNT

By Portfolio Grader
Energy stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Why Logitech International SA (USA) (LOGI), Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) and Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (PPC) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Logitech (LOGI), Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) and Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) used more than their fair share of red ink on Wednesday. Here's why.

Why Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc (LL), Mylan Inc (MYL) and Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (SLXP) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
The market in general was tepid, but Lumber Liquidators, Mylan and Salix Pharmaceuticals were quite strong today.

Should I Buy Wendy’s Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons (WEN)

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Wendy's is looking to lavish cash on shareholders with its transformation program, but much of the upside looks priced into WEN stock.

Welcome to the Chinese Stocks Flux Fest

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Over the past six months, Chinese stocks -- more specifically the A-shares traded on the mainland -- have been on a tear. Yet since the beginning of the year, stocks in that same segment have come under fire.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – IPXL MYL TEVA CBM

By Portfolio Grader
Healthcare stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.1%.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – SMG SLGN HUN STLD

By Portfolio Grader
Basic materials stocks declined 0.2% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – GAME TSLA DNKN HAR

By Portfolio Grader
Consumer cyclical stocks remained flat so far on Wednesday on Wall Street.
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