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.

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.

The Apple Watch Is Here…So What?

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

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

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – RUSHA DW THRM WBC

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

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

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – MITL SMCI ARRS TRMB

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

Hottest Services Stocks Now – BOX VIPS YNDX MMS

Services stocks declined 0.2% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – CNO HRG BLX BSAC

Financial stocks rose 0.6% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – PEG SWX ENB NJR

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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.