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.

TSLA Stock Swats the Naysayers Once More

For Tesla (TSLA) shareholders, the ride this year wasn’t nearly as wild as it was in 2013, but 2014 still featured major headlines, crazy volatility and outstanding returns.

3 Bank Stocks to Watch Amid Low Oil Prices

While many bank stocks are capitalizing on the economic boost of low fuel, not every financial is cheering. Here are three banks to watch.

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More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1%, the Nasdaq was down 0.1% and the S&P 500 declined 0.1%.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – VDSI DDD MANH AWAY

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.2%, the Nasdaq was up 0.3% and the S&P 500 pushed 0.2% higher.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – SHLD PSO AM M

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average pushed 0.2% higher, the Nasdaq climbed 0.3% and the S&P 500 rose 0.2%.

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

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – LZB WHR RUSHA PVH

Consumer cyclical stocks rose 0.6% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – CLF TREX CIR SIM

Basic materials stocks advanced 0.1% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – SEB GMK HAIN SBUX

Consumer noncyclical stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.2%.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – SNP YZC TLLP SPH

Energy stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.6%.

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Capital goods stocks rose 0.2% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – HNP ABY BIP SWX

Utilities stocks remained flat on Wednesday morning on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – ZNH UAL LUV DAL

Transportation stocks advanced 0.5% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Microsoft Stock 2014 Timeline — MSFT Powering Into the New Year

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) enjoyed a strong year in 2014 thanks to a new CEO, new products, an acquisition, cost-cutting and strong earnings reports.

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Financial stocks finished down 0.1% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – HEP ORIG AHGP TOO

Energy stocks declined on Wall Street today, down 0.8%.

Why Goldcorp, Boyd Gaming, and Neuroderm are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Continued concerns over Greece, oil prices, and some tepid economic news kept Wall Street in the red today, but Goldcorp, Boyd Gaming, and Neuroderm all showed significant strength.

Why SolarCity, Globalstar and Corrections Corp. Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

SolarCity, Globalstar and Corrections Corp. of America were the worst of the worst on Tuesday, though for understandable reasons.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – KKR GNW CEF BBD

Financial stocks finished flat on Tuesday on Wall Street.