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.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – TKR JEC ERJ VMI

Capital goods stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Why Rite Aid, Chico’s and 3D Systems Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

On a flat day on Wall Street, Rite Aid and 3D Systems rode acquisition news to nice gains, while Chico's stock rose on news of a possible buyout.

Why AOL, Penske Automotive Group and Aramark Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

AOL, Penske Automotive Group and Aramark were among the worst of the worst on Wednesday. Here's what investors need to know.

Wal-Mart (WMT) Boldly Invests Where TGT Failed: Canada

Wal-Mart (WMT) stock will benefit from further expansion in Canada, especially after Target (TGT) pulled out of the country last month.

Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) Stock Skyrockets on Volkswagen Deal

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP) stock is up 50% after signing a deal with Volkswagen. Other fuel cell stocks are also loving it.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – EEFT GNW BLX WSH

Financial stocks fell on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, down 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – THOR WCG CRL TARO

Healthcare stocks advanced 0.4% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – INXN TSRA AKAM GNRC

Technology stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.1%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – TMH RAD LGF CHS

Services stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.1%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – RUSHA GT RUSHB UA

Consumer cyclical stocks remained flat on Wednesday morning on Wall Street.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – NPO SNHY ACH GFI

Basic materials stocks remained flat so far on Wednesday on Wall Street.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – OC MDLZ NUS PEP

Consumer noncyclical stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.1%.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – FTI LRE GEL HEP

Energy stocks declined broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.5%.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – KBH MLM TNC TDY

Capital goods stocks advanced 0.1% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – CMLP KEP CVA NGG

Utilities stocks declined on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, down 1.3%.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – CEA HA ALK DAL

Transportation stocks rose 0.6% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM), and Pfizer Inc. (PFE)

What hyperactive options activity says about Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) and Pfizer Inc. (PFE).

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – BMA GPT TPL HBAN

Financial stocks rose 0.8% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – INXN DNB FSLR AVGO

Technology stocks finished up 1.5% on Wall Street on Tuesday.