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 Transportation Stocks Now – GMLP CPA UNP WAB

By Portfolio Grader Feb 5, 2015

Transportation stocks rose 0.9% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – TPC JEC TNC AGCO

By Portfolio Grader Feb 5, 2015

Capital goods stocks rose 0.9% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – BTU PDS FI MMLP

By Portfolio Grader Feb 5, 2015

Energy stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.4%.

Why W.R. Grace, Hospira and O’Reilly Automotive are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 5, 2015

Oil stocks and Greek talks led a bounce back in U.S. markets today, and GRA, HSP and ORLY were some of the better performers on the day.

Why Prudential Financial, Teradata and Keurig Green Mountain Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Feb 5, 2015

Keurig Green Mountain, Prudential Financial and Teradata doled out more than their fair share of pain on Thursday. Here's why.

Worker Strikes Puts Pressure on Refining Stocks

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 5, 2015

You feel that? That’s the feeling of your wallet getting a bit lighter over the last few days. After enjoying falling gas prices for several…

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – SBR FBP ICE HRG

By Portfolio Grader Feb 5, 2015

Financial stocks advanced 0.7% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – PRLB GRUB MPWR IMPV

By Portfolio Grader Feb 5, 2015

Technology stocks advanced 0.6% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – HSP CEMP SNN LCI

By Portfolio Grader Feb 5, 2015

Healthcare stocks rose 1.4% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – FTR ORLY GPI BT

By Portfolio Grader Feb 5, 2015

Services stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Anthem Data Breach: What Consumers & Investors Need to Know

By Jeff Reeves Feb 5, 2015

The Anthem data breach means consumers must be on guard, even if ANTM stock doesn't appear to be affected much.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – GRA GPK BLL CCK

By Portfolio Grader Feb 5, 2015

Basic materials stocks advanced 1.2% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – SNA SNE DLPH UA

By Portfolio Grader Feb 5, 2015

Consumer cyclical stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – EL IBA ADM FMX

By Portfolio Grader Feb 5, 2015

Consumer noncyclical stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – SD BBEP EQT ROSE

By Portfolio Grader Feb 5, 2015

Energy stocks advanced 1.4% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

How to Trade Energy Stocks as Oil Whipsaws

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 5, 2015

Energy stocks are critical and essential holding in diversified long-term portfolios. Even in a volatile market, you have many choices for energy stocks, and you should still pick one as oil gyrates.