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 Capital Goods Stocks Now – LPX TGI MOG.A VMC

By Portfolio Grader Jan 22, 2015

Capital goods stocks rose 1.6% on Wall Street today.

Why F5 Networks, SLM and Xilinx Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jan 22, 2015

SLM, Xilinx and F5 Networks lost more than their fair share of ground on Thursday, which is doubly scary considering the market's gains.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – TERP BIP EXLP CQP

By Portfolio Grader Jan 22, 2015

Utilities stocks declined 0.4% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Why Dollar Tree, Avon, and Cree are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 22, 2015

The ECB's decision to start purchasing bonds renewed Wall Street's enthusiasm, and Dollar Tree, Avon, and Cree were three of today's best stocks.

American Express Layoffs: AXP Plans 4,000+ Job Cuts

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 22, 2015

American Express has announced plans to layoff more than 4,00 employees this year as part of a restructuring plan to cut cost.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – CYN KEY JNS FRC

By Portfolio Grader Jan 22, 2015

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

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – COV BSX EBS RDY

By Portfolio Grader Jan 22, 2015

Healthcare stocks declined broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.8%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – EBAY YNDX XRS CCI

By Portfolio Grader Jan 22, 2015

Services stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – ACH SSL SIM CMC

By Portfolio Grader Jan 22, 2015

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

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – LOGI NTCT BBRY ALU

By Portfolio Grader Jan 22, 2015

Technology stocks declined broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.2%.

EBAY Layoffs: Ebay Inc. Announces 2,400 Job Cuts

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 22, 2015

Ebay Inc. has announced plans to cut 2,400 jobs, which comes to 7% of its workforce, and may spinoff its Enterprise division.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – JCI CTB TTM SHOO

By Portfolio Grader Jan 22, 2015

Consumer cyclical stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.2%.

EBAY Stock Looks Good for the Long Term

By Greg Gambone, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 22, 2015

The long-term value of EBAY stock will be easier to determine later in the year, once its PayPal spin-off is complete. But the company's revenue and EPS appears solid.