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.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – HOG FDML PII ITW

Consumer cyclical stocks rose 0.5% on Wall Street so far on Tuesday. NYSE:HOG, NASDAQ:FDML, NYSE:PII, NYSE:ITW, NASDAQ:SFLY, NYSE:NAV, NASDAQ:TSLA, NASDAQ:DNKN, NYSE:KORS, NASDAQ:DECK, NYSE:PHG, NYSE:ALSN, NYSE:SNE, NASDAQ:SCSS, NYSE:GPC, NYSE:KNM, NASDAQ:MLHR, NYSE:SCS, NYSE:HMC, NASDAQ:IRBT

TSLA: Tesla to Build Cars in China

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company will start producing cars in China in three to four years. TSLA stock rose sharply on the news.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – VCO HLF NUS GMCR

Consumer noncyclical stocks remained flat so far on Tuesday on Wall Street. NYSE:VCO, NYSE:HLF, NYSE:NUS, NASDAQ:GMCR, NYSE:USNA, NYSE:DEO, NASDAQ:UNFI, NYSE:OC, NYSE:SAM, NASDAQ:DMND, NYSE:AKO.B, NYSE:AKO.A, NYSE:KOF, NASDAQ:BDBD, NASDAQ:PPC, NYSE:PEP, NYSE:KMB, NYSE:AVP, NYSE:PM, NYSE:CCE

HOG: Harley-Davidson Stock Revs Up on Earnings Beat

Harley-Davidson reported higher first-quarter U.S. sales and a profit that topped forecasts, sending HOG stock up sharply.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – HLX SNP MDR CGG

Energy stocks fell on Wall Street on Tuesday morning, down 0.7%. NYSE:HLX, NYSE:SNP, NYSE:MDR, NYSE:CGG, NYSE:PZE, NYSE:YPF, NYSE:MTDR, NASDAQ:AHGP, NYSE:APL, NYSE:BRS, NYSE:ACI, NYSE:QEP, NYSE:ALJ, NYSE:WNR, NYSE:BTU, NYSE:VLO, NYSE:MPC, NYSE:CXO, NYSE:BBG, NYSE:CVI

RCII: Rent-A-Center to Close 150 Stores in U.S.

Rent-A-Center posted Q1 earnings that beat forecasts, but missed on revenue and said it would shutter 150 stores across the U.S. RCII stock surged.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – MOG.A UTX ICA DHI

Capital goods stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.2%. NYSE:MOG.A, NYSE:UTX, NYSE:ICA, NYSE:DHI, NASDAQ:ZBRA, NYSE:CAT, NYSE:TOL, NYSE:KBH, NYSE:FBHS, NYSE:USG, NYSE:PNR, NYSE:CX, NYSE:ERJ, NYSE:MTZ, NYSE:CUB, NASDAQ:ESLT, NYSE:FLS, NYSE:HSC, NYSE:TDY, NYSE:LII

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – KEP NFG ENLK ETP

Utilities stocks remained flat on Tuesday morning on Wall Street. NYSE:KEP, NYSE:NFG, NYSE:ENLK, NYSE:ETP, NYSE:HNP, NYSE:AVA, NYSE:NGG, AMEX:CQP, NYSE:EPB, NYSE:NJR, NYSE:CMLP, NYSE:EOC, NYSE:EBR, NYSE:KMI, NASDAQ:MGEE, NYSE:BWP, NASDAQ:EXLP, NYSE:TAC, NASDAQ:OTTR, NYSE:PNM

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – CP DRYS UAL GBX

Transportation stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%. NYSE:CP, NASDAQ:DRYS, NYSE:UAL, NYSE:GBX, NASDAQ:SAVE, NYSE:DAL, NASDAQ:WERN, NYSE:CMRE, NASDAQ:RYAAY, NYSE:ALK, NYSE:ZNH, NASDAQ:FWRD, NYSE:GLF, NYSE:LFL, NYSE:HOS, NYSE:CKH, NYSE:CEA, NYSE:GSH, NYSE:WAB

Pfizer Stock – 3 Reasons PFE Might Want AstraZeneca

Pfizer stock holders may want the company to buy AstraZeneca, but the market seems far more excited about the prospect than PFE seems to be.

The New American Airlines: 3 Pros, 3 Cons for AAL Stock

After a standout year for AAL stock in 2013, the question for investors is whether AAL can continue to soar or whether it’s time to take profits.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – OZM BGCP TFSL ENH

Financial stocks finished flat on Monday on Wall Street. NYSE:OZM, NASDAQ:BGCP, NASDAQ:TFSL, NYSE:ENH, NYSE:ICE, NYSE:WLP, NYSE:TCB, NYSE:AB, NYSE:CEM, NASDAQ:NTRS, NYSE:OCN, NASDAQ:ASPS, NYSE:FBP, NYSE:TPL, NASDAQ:VRTS, NASDAQ:CATY, NASDAQ:PACW, NYSE:NNI, NASDAQ:WABC, NASDAQ:VPFG

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – GTAT NXPI BITA FSLR

Technology stocks finished up broadly 0.4% on Wall Street on Monday. NASDAQ:GTAT, NASDAQ:NXPI, NYSE:BITA, NASDAQ:FSLR, NYSE:DHR, NASDAQ:CSIQ, NYSE:NJ, NASDAQ:IDCC, NYSE:DDD, NASDAQ:AVGO, NYSE:TSS, NASDAQ:IGTE, NYSE:UIS, NYSE:DBD, NYSE:EPAM, NYSE:GME, NASDAQ:CTSH, NYSE:GWRE, NASDAQ:ULTI, NASDAQ:AWAY

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – NBIX SLXP ALNY WMGI

Healthcare stocks rose 1.2% on Wall Street today. NASDAQ:NBIX, NASDAQ:SLXP, NASDAQ:ALNY, NASDAQ:WMGI, NASDAQ:ISIS, NYSE:OPK, NASDAQ:SHPG, NASDAQ:BIIB, NASDAQ:LGND, NASDAQ:ARIA, NYSE:EW, NYSE:WST, NYSE:COO, NYSE:TEVA, NASDAQ:ISRG, NYSE:DGX, NYSE:LH, NYSE:CHE, NYSE:CFN, NYSE:RMD

Hottest Services Stocks Now – TAL PENN OIBR IX

Services stocks finished up 0.2% on Wall Street today. NYSE:TAL, NASDAQ:PENN, NYSE:OIBR, NYSE:IX, NYSE:LGF, NASDAQ:DWA, NYSE:RYN, NYSE:CVC, NYSE:SNH, NYSE:BKE, NASDAQ:MPEL, NYSE:SVU, NASDAQ:WYNN, NYSE:RAD, NYSE:HOT, NYSE:KMX, NYSE:WAC, NYSE:BBY, NASDAQ:RCII, NYSE:THI

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – MRC GG POT RAVN

Basic materials stocks finished flat today on Wall Street. NYSE:MRC, NYSE:GG, NYSE:POT, NASDAQ:RAVN, NASDAQ:SHLM, NASDAQ:STLD, NYSE:WY, NYSE:SEE, NYSE:GPK, NYSE:CBT, NYSE:OI, AMEX:NG, NYSE:PPG, NYSE:ATI, NYSE:SWC, NASDAQ:SNHY, NASDAQ:MEOH, NYSE:EMN, NYSE:DDC, NYSE:SID

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – TSLA ICON TRW NAV

Consumer cyclical stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%. NASDAQ:TSLA, NASDAQ:ICON, NYSE:TRW, NYSE:NAV, NYSE:HOG, NYSE:DAN, NYSE:JCI, NYSE:MGA, NYSE:WBC, NYSE:DLPH, NYSE:WWW, NYSE:HBI, NYSE:DW, NYSE:RL, NYSE:HI, NYSE:KNM, NYSE:F, NASDAQ:SHOO

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – OC USNA THS ANDE

Consumer noncyclical stocks finished flat today on Wall Street. NYSE:OC, NYSE:USNA, NYSE:THS, NASDAQ:ANDE, AMEX:BTI, NYSE:LO, NASDAQ:SBUX, NASDAQ:USTR, NASDAQ:GMCR, NASDAQ:HAIN, NYSE:IBA, NYSE:ADM, NYSE:CPB, NYSE:BUD, NYSE:TAP, NYSE:PG, NYSE:HSY, NYSE:TR, NYSE:FDP, NYSE:CL

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – DY NCS BGG GTLS

Capital goods stocks finished up broadly 0.3% on Wall Street on Monday. NYSE:DY, NYSE:NCS, NYSE:BGG, NASDAQ:GTLS, NYSE:WAIR, NYSE:MSM, NYSE:LMT, NYSE:TDY, NYSE:EME, NYSE:TPC, NYSE:RBC, NASDAQ:LECO, NASDAQ:BEAV, NYSE:SPW, NYSE:TEX, NYSE:LEN, NYSE:FLR, NYSE:PLL, NYSE:ICA