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 Utilities Stocks Now – MWE ORA AEE AWK

Utilities stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – GWR STNG GLNG ARII

Transportation stocks advanced 0.3% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

JCPenney: Is JCP Stock a Buy Before Earnings?

JCPenney’s business model and leadership have sustained seismic shocks over the past five years. Can JCP stock turn it around?

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Transocean LTD (RIG), Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) and Intel Corporation (INTC)

Transocean LTD (RIG), Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) and Intel Corporation (INTC) are showing rampant options activity. Here's why.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – ISIS BSX CAH BDX

Healthcare stocks finished down on Wall Street today, down 0.1%.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – BFR FFIN EEFT SLF

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

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – MTSI BRCD P IART

Technology stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – ROVI LABL KFY BCO

Services stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – SHLM SIM AUY IPI

Basic materials stocks finished up 0.4% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – SWK CRC GIII OSK

Consumer cyclical stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – SAFM UVV FIZZ FDP

Consumer noncyclical stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – CNX COG PZE ARLP

Energy stocks finished up 0.3% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – PRIM CBI TGI DHI

Capital goods stocks finished up 0.4% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – ORA EE AES CQP

Utilities stocks rose 0.7% on Wall Street today.

Why Home Depot Inc (HD), Toll Brothers Inc (TOL) and First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

On a day when the Fed's patience kept the bull markets rolling, Home Depot, Toll Brothers and First Solar had some of the best performances of all.

Why Worthington Industries (WOR), Melco Crown Entertainment (MPEL) and Alkermes (ALKS) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Worthington Industries, Inc., Alkermes Plc and Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd were among the worst of the worst on Tuesday. Here's what investors need to know.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – CPA GMLP JBLU LUV

Transportation stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street today.

Why Google’s YouTube Plans Make GOOG Stock a Screaming Buy

Google (GOOG) stock has struggled in the last year, but it looks like a screaming buy after two powerful initiatives to monetize YouTube.

Why LVS Stock, WYNN and MPEL Are Dead Money

With the once-blistering Macau now on the decline, LVS, WYNN, and MPEL, three of the biggest players in the region, are in serious trouble.