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.

3 Stocks to Watch in the Wake of August’s Jobs Report

In volatile markets, defense wins championships. And based on the August jobs report, defensive plays are the way to go.

Tesla (TSLA) & Toyota (TM) – Reunited, and It Feels So Good

TSLA is taking big steps to make its cars more affordable. Could a partnership with Toyota bring Tesla's technology to the masses?

Electrolux Buys GE Appliances for $3.3B

Electrolux, a Sweden-based company that makes household appliances, has agreed to buy General Electric's GE Appliances for $3.3 billion.

HTZ: Steer Clear of Hertz Stock

Despite a change in leadership, Hertz needs to significantly improve its sales, earnings and fundamentals before deserving an attraction valuation.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – FOE GEF MT FMC

Basic materials stocks rose 0.1% on Wall Street so far on Monday.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – ACAD ACHN ALNY WOOF

Healthcare stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.1%.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – CSIQ RAX JKS AMBA

Technology stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Monday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.2%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – THRM TSLA GIII DLPH

Consumer cyclical stocks declined broadly on Wall Street so far on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.3%.

The Alibaba IPO Windfall Raises 2 Big Problems for YHOO Stock

The Alibaba IPO, the largest IPO in history, could actually cause problems for Yahoo -- an Alibaba investor -- when shares go public next week.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – AGRO WWAV CAG FDP

Consumer noncyclical stocks declined 0.2% on Wall Street on Monday morning.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – MTG BAC UCBI SEIC

Financial stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street so far on Monday.

Tesla Surveys the Landscape After Naming Gigafactory Site

Tesla has selected Nevada as the location of its gigafactory. Meanwhile, the competition, such as Nissan, keeps improving.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – MGAM INFN SGMS MMYT

Services stocks remained flat on Monday morning on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – XPO UTIW MINI ASR

Transportation stocks remained flat so far on Monday on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – ALJ PBR.A AHGP APL

Energy stocks fell on Wall Street on Monday morning, down 1.3%.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – XLS BA USG IR

Capital goods stocks rose 0.1% on Wall Street on Monday morning.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – EBR TERP EPD CQP

Utilities stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Monday, down 0.4%.

GPS: Avoid Gap Until Sales Pick Up

Between the feeble August sales and faltering fundamentals, Gap should give investors pause until significant improvement shines through.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – SPNC TEVA SEM ENDP

Healthcare stocks rose 0.6% on Wall Street on Friday.