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.

Here’s Why the Apple Watch Doesn’t Matter

AAPL stock is looking good, but it has little to do with the Apple Watch. Here's what investors REALLY need to know about AAPL:

El Pollo Loco: The Long and Short of Trading LOCO Stock Ahead of Earnings

El Pollo Loco has a chance to put growth concerns to rest with Thursday's fourth-quarter earnings report. Here are two trades for LOCO stock.

Tuesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY)

What traders should know today about top-10 options activity in Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY).

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – CF SNHY IOSP CYT

Basic materials stocks finished up 0.1% on Wall Street on Monday.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – ANAC ZIOP CEMP ENDP

Healthcare stocks rose 0.6% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – DSGX DIOD EPAM ADT

Technology stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – NTK THRM WSM DW

Consumer cyclical stocks finished up 0.6% on Wall Street on Monday.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – CALM USNA HLF AVP

Consumer noncyclical stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.6%.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – INFN MAN BWS KFY

Services stocks rose 0.5% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – XPO ALEX HA MINI

Transportation stocks finished up 0.2% on Wall Street on Monday.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – BFR ECPG FBP FMER

Financial stocks finished up 0.5% on Wall Street on Monday.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – CBI COL MTZ TNC

Capital goods stocks rose 0.9% on Wall Street today.

Why Big Lots, Inc. (BIG), RTI International Metals, Inc. (RTI) and Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc (PNK) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Markets bounced back today after Friday's selloff and Big Lots, RTI International and Pinnacle Entertainment led the charge on acquisition and earnings news.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – PZE LINE CEQP HLX

Energy stocks declined broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.7%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – TERP AVA XEL EE

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

Why Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Alcoa Inc. (AA) and BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA), Alcoa Inc. (AA) and BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) were thrashed and trashed right out of the gate this week.

Why BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) Stock Is Falling Today

BlackBerry Ltd shares fell today following a downgrade, lowered price target and dull outlook in coming years from Goldman Sachs.

DG Stock — 3 Things to Watch for Ahead of Earnings

DG stock is one to buy if latest earnings match the potential boom in consumer spending ability.

Why PayPal Will Thrive as an Independent Company

Regardless of whether eBay or PayPal become acquisition targets after the completion of their separation, the future for investors looks bright. PayPal stock will thrive almost immediately.