Hot Stocks

Hot stocks are not about hype. They emerge when powerful themes, policy shifts, and capital flows converge. InvestorPlace analysts track fast-moving market narratives, especially in technology, AI, and infrastructure, to identify stocks drawing outsized attention and explain what is really driving those moves.

Facebook (FB) Search: A Major Threat to Google (GOOG) Stock

A clear threat to Google's search dominance emerged today via FB, which retooled and improved its Facebook Search function. GOOG should be scared.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – AUY AEM BVN EGO

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.8%, the Nasdaq fell 0.6% and the S&P 500 was down 0.8%.

MCD Stock: Burger King (BKW) and JACK Are Eating Your Lunch

Same-store sales at McDonald's are down the most in a decade. Let's be honest, BKW and others are eating McDonald's alive.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – BLUE ISIS MACK STE

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.8%, the Nasdaq fell 0.6% and the S&P 500 was down 0.8%.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – AUY BVN AEM EGO

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.8%, the Nasdaq declined 0.7% and the S&P 500 was down 0.8%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – HAR KNM TEN MTOR

Consumer cyclical stocks declined 1.2% on Wall Street on Tuesday morning.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – PDCE TLM PWE SD

Energy stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.4%.

Kid-Friendly Web Services Could Boost Google Stock

What kind of upside might Google stock see when it launches its children-oriented suite of services? Here are some numbers to c hew on.

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) Stock Soars as CEO Mike Jeffries Steps Down

Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries is a veteran of retail. But with ANF in a horrible sales slump, the controversial exec is finally out. And Wall Street loves it.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – SLCA FLIR LECO TS

Capital goods stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.2%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – LNG CQP CIG SBS

Utilities stocks remained flat so far on Tuesday on Wall Street.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – GLOG GSH SFL CKH

Transportation stocks declined on Wall Street on Tuesday morning, down 1.7%.

Puts and Calls: 5 Ways to Play Volatile Energy

Puts and calls are a near-necessity as the market tries to sort out oil prices. Pick up some income on ETFs like USO, OIH and XLE.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – ISRG VRTX CLVS VAR

Healthcare stocks finished up 0.4% on Wall Street on Monday.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – OCN AWH AHL THG

Financial stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – MRVL MLNX CHKP ACXM

Technology stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.0%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – ARE CCO AVB AIV

Services stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.5%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – PCG AEP AEE FE

Utilities stocks finished up 0.8% on Wall Street on Monday.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – DO UPL RRMS

Energy stocks declined on Wall Street on Monday, down 4.0%.