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 – 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.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – CS NBG FAF AB

Financial stocks advanced 0.3% 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%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – OWW TRIP GNC PNK

Services stocks remained flat on Thursday morning on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – SWM AEM TCK IFF

Basic materials stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.2%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – SKX CRC JAH HY

Consumer cyclical stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – WWAV FLO FMX NUS

Consumer noncyclical stocks advanced 0.1% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – PWE PDS EPE OAS

Energy stocks rose 1.3% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – LPX SLCA TS CRH

Capital goods stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – SBS TRGP ELP KEP

Utilities stocks fell on Wall Street on Thursday morning, down 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – MINI CPA GLOG GSH

Transportation stocks remained flat on Thursday morning on Wall Street.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) and Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU)

Here's what the latest heavy options data means for Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) and Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU).