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 – ELP TRGP EBR ATLS

Utilities stocks fell 1.3% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – GLNG TK CKH GBX

Transportation stocks advanced 0.2% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Friday’s Vital Data: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (OWW) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)

Options data is telling investors to take a closer look at Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (OWW) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA).

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – MA MKL CEE HBHC

Financial stocks finished up 1.0% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – EPAM AKAM CGNX PRLB

Technology stocks finished up 1.4% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – SGMO ZIOP PTCT PBYI

Healthcare stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – AMX COR VIV NSP

Services stocks finished up 0.8% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – PBR.A PBR CGG E

Energy stocks rose 1.3% on Wall Street today.

Why Cisco, Whole Foods and Orbitz Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Markets focused on one positive story instead of several negatives, and Cisco, Whole Foods, and Orbitz all had reasons to celebrate.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – AWI FBHS ATRO MTW

Capital goods stocks finished up 0.9% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – HNP CNP EOC WES

Utilities stocks finished down on Wall Street on Thursday, down 0.5%.

Why Zulily, Bunge and Panera Bread Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Panera Bread Co., Zulily Inc. and Bunge Ltd were Thursday's worst of the worst, though for understandable reasons.

Why BIDU Stock Is Plunging Despite Mobile Dominance

Baidu missed on earnings, despite an impressive command of the mobile market. BIDU stock plunged today, but the slide could continue from here. Here's why.

TWTR: Heed Twitter’s Warnings Signs

I wouldn’t be at all surprised to recommend TWTR again someday, but for now, I’m watching and focusing on other opportunities with fewer yellow flags.

CMG Stock: Is Chipotle Stock a Buy After Earnings? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

For investors looking at Chipotle, the big question is whether it's time to dine or dash. Here are three pros and three cons for CMG stock:

Rite Aid Makes the Right Move (RAD)

Today's announcement that Rite Aid will be acquiring EnvisionRX, a PBM, is a sign the company is heading in the right direction.

FireEye Stock Catches Fire After Earnings (FEYE)

FireEye is soaring after earnings, thanks to soaring earnings and an optimistic outlook for 2015.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – CSCO NVDA VNTV ALU

Technology stocks rose 1.0% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – RDY SHPG QGEN MNKD

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