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.

Visa Stock Split Puts These Candidates in the Spotlight

Visa Inc.'s stock split puts many other hot and popular stocks in the spotlight as potential candidates for a split.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – MAN VIPS WFM CHS

Services stocks remained flat on Friday morning on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – MTX AU MATW SCCO

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

Temp Staffing at RHI Is Roaring

RHI is the master of temp staffing, and the part time economy is benefiting it post-financial crisis.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – NWL TSN DLX TUP

Consumer noncyclical stocks declined on Wall Street on Friday morning, down 0.6%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – LEA HAR CRC UA

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

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – ERF PDS PTEN DK

Energy stocks fell 0.1% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – IR MTW RBC TS

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

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – CEA ZNH UPS UTIW

Transportation stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Friday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.3%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – HNP KEP ENLK MDU

Utilities stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.5%.

2 Big Things to Watch With Facebook Stock (FB)

Facebook stock is up on some analyst optimism, and it looks like video ads and Instagram will be big drivers for the company ... but will they be big enough?

Look Past the Google Earnings Headlines — You Might Like What You See

Google didn't post "good" fourth quarter results, per se, but a closer look says there's reason for hope.

Friday’s Vital Data: Amazon (AMZN), Qualcomm (QCOM) and McDonald’s (MCD)

What heavy action in the options pits says about Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) and McDonald’s Corporation (MCD).

Amazon Stock Holders Cheer Actual Profits (AMZN)

The Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) earnings report came in a little light on revenues, but -- much to the delight of Amazon stock holders -- thick on profits.

Biogen (BIIB) Stock Surges, But Real Blockbuster Is in the Pipeline

Biogen Idec (BIIB) stock is up huge after a blowout 4Q. While multiple sclerosis drugs drove the gains, Alzheimer's treatment is the future

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – PRK STL IBOC NOAH

Financial stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.8%.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – AXDX PMCS CAVM IIVI

Technology stocks rose 0.9% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – ANAC BLUE THRX HALO

Healthcare stocks rose 0.8% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – DST GK HURN BBY

Services stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.0%.