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.

The Fight Over Family Dollar: Why the Winner Will Actually Lose

A dollar-store bidding war has erupted over Family Dollar, but neither of the buyers have much to gain from an acquisition.

GOOG and BKS – Can Google Deal Keep Barnes & Noble Alive?

Google Shopping Express will deliver Barnes & Noble Books in select markets. But is it good for GOOG stock growth, or will it help BKS stock?

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – CRL MDCO QCOR THRX

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

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – MBI RDN AV AFSI

Financial stocks rose 0.2% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – SUNE SYMC HIMX TDC

Technology stocks advanced 0.3% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – CTRP JACK KW NXST

Services stocks rose 0.7% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – RXN MUSA SWM KRO

Basic materials stocks fell on Wall Street on Thursday morning, down 0.2%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – HI ALSN DW BWA

Consumer cyclical stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – ANDE WWAV THS VGR

Consumer noncyclical stocks remained flat on Thursday morning on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – GPOR WTI DK CRK

Energy stocks advanced 0.2% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

TWTR Stock – Twitter Likely Getting Into Online Shopping

TWTR stock is rising, and reports that Twitter is integrating shopping into its platform means users can buy directly from retailers' Tweets.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – MIDD ESL PRIM ATRO

Capital goods stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.6%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – ETE WEC SEP TEG

Utilities stocks rose 1.0% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – HII KNX DRYS FDX

Transportation stocks advanced 0.3% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Why Twitter’s ‘Indirect’ Tweet Tests Shouldn’t Bother TWTR Holders

Some Twitter (TWTR) users are complaining about recent 'indirect' tweet tests, but it's all part of the improvement process, as Facebook has shown.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – ACAD CNC RMD LCI

Healthcare stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – LZB NTK DECK PVH

Consumer cyclical stocks finished down 0.2% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – TIBX YOKU FSLR GRUB

Technology stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.3%.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – BYD HT HHC URBN

Services stocks finished down on Wall Street on Wednesday, down 0.6%.