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 Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – GNTX HOG PII BC

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

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – AKO.B NWL CHD HAIN

Consumer noncyclical stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.5%.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – BTU ERF ARLP WFT

Energy stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 2.1%.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – ATRO BEAV ACM TPC

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

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – SE ETP CMLP ORA

Utilities stocks declined 1.5% on Wall Street today.

Why Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU), Groupon Inc (GRPN) and King Digital Entertainment PLC (KING) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU) and Groupon Inc (GRPN) enjoyed a bounce-back Friday; King Digital Entertainment PLC (KING) trounced earnings views.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – GMLP CMRE JBHT ODFL

Transportation stocks finished up 0.3% on Wall Street today.

5 Best Stocks Under $5 This Week

A few of this week's best stocks below $5: Ballard Power Systems, Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Aeropostale, CafePress and Bellatrix.

Why DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. (DVA), Zynga Inc. (ZNGA) and ConAgra Foods Inc. (CAG) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Zynga Inc., ConAgra Foods Inc. and DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. were the worst of the worst on Friday. Here's what investors need to know.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – NBG IRE SHG GGAL

Financial stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.2%.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – VDSI FSL ELLI QLIK

Technology stocks advanced 0.4% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – GSK ARIA CNMD SLXP

Healthcare stocks declined 0.1% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – CLF BHP TX TCK

Basic materials stocks rose 0.7% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – JCOM YNDX CAB COR

Services stocks advanced 0.1% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – COLM CRC WBC VFC

Consumer cyclical stocks advanced 0.2% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – WLL PBR PBR.A SD

Energy stocks advanced 1.7% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

ZNGA: The Poor Man’s KING Stock

ZNGA stock is down big Friday after miserable earnings, while KING stock, the company behind "Candy Crush," delivered blowout results and is soaring as a result.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – CFX SLCA ITT FLR

Capital goods stocks advanced 0.4% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – HLF VCO AVP SJM

Consumer noncyclical stocks declined broadly on Wall Street so far on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.6%.