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.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – KGC GFI AUY ABX

Basic materials stocks finished up 1.2% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – DCT WMS DISH SKM

Services stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – TERP SBS ETE MWE

Utilities stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – SNE SKX WWW BWA

Consumer cyclical stocks finished up 0.2% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – PRIM TEX NCS FLR

Capital goods stocks finished up 0.7% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – RRMS ARP LINE CEQP

Energy stocks finished flat on Tuesday on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – SAFM VCO NUS UNFI

Consumer noncyclical stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – XPO CPA UAL NMM

Transportation stocks finished up 0.3% on Wall Street today.

Why Youku Tudou, Globalstar and Himax Technologies Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Himax Technologies, Youku Tudou and Globalstar took beatings on Tuesday, largely because of downgrades (if not officially, then at least psychologically).

Why Barrick Gold, Potash and Sony Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

On a day when the major U.S. indices again hit all-time records, ABX, POT and SNE were three of the best stocks of the day.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – LAZ FIG KCG JNS

Financial stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Sunedison Inc., TerraForm Power Inc. to Buy First Wind for $2.4B

SunEdison Inc. and TerraForm Power Inc. will buy First Wind for $2.4 billion in a deal that is expected to close in Q1 2015.

ENVA – This Spinoff Is Either a Zero, or a Triple

The ENVA stock spin-off has amazing profits, margins, and growth. Regulatory concerns are tempering the stock enthusiasm.

Reynolds American’s Smokeless Revo Is NOT the Future

Will the Revo, a smokeless cigarette, bring back growth to Reynolds American? And what does this mean for RAI stock?

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – EVR WETF NBG MOH

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

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – WLP IRE ASPS CI

Financial stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Why Baker Hughes, 3D Systems and Tyson Foods Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

News of yet another recession hitting Japan did not deter investors from sending equities such as BHI, DDD and TSN stock higher.

Why Halliburton Company, Dreamworks Animation Skg Inc., and China Eastern Airlines Corp. Ltd. Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

China Eastern Airlines, Dreamworks Animation, and Halliburton Company got crushed on Monday. Here's what investors need to know.

Actavis (ACT) to Buy Botox Maker Allergan (AGN)

Actavis has agreed to buy Allergan, maker of Botox, for $66 billion following six months of takeover attempts and offers.