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.

Without Profits, Fastly Stock Is Too Expensive

By Mark R. Hake, CFA Jul 15, 2020

Analysts love Fastly, and its revenue continues to grow. But without any profits or positive free cash flow, FSLY stock is too expensive.

Nokia Will Struggle without China Mobile Business

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2020

With China Mobile giving so much business to the company's competitors, it's tough to justify a long position in Nokia stock.

Nikola Could Fall When the PIPE Lock-Up Expires

By Mark R. Hake, CFA Jul 15, 2020

Nikola stock could fall once the PIPE shares lock-up period expires. The PIPE shareholders could sell over 13.7% of Nikola stock once their lock-up restrictions expire on Dec. 21.

10 M&A Deals I’d Love to See Happen in the Second Half of 2020

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2020

If the two companies were to merge, JD.com would definitely be the buyer with annual operating profits in 2019 of $1.3 billion compared to an operating loss of $153.2 million for MercadoLibre.

Is Nio Stock About to Top? Let’s Look at the Charts

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2020

Nio stock has been in fire, surging over the past few weeks and months. However, the charts could suggest that it's getting exhausted.

Earnings Not Enough to Get Delta Stock Flying Again

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2020

DAL stock sank after earnings, and the numbers weren't the problem. Delta management needed to inspire confidence, but couldn't.

Carnival’s Q2 Earnings Show It Needs to Start Sailing Soon

By Mark R. Hake, CFA Jul 15, 2020

Carnival's Q2 earnings show it needs to start sailing soon. Investors can average cost into CCL stock believing that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Novavax Stock Has Probably Topped Out Until Successful Clinical Trials

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2020

Investors are eyeing clinical results later this month and later this year before committing to buying more NVAX stock.

Wait for the Next Pullback Before Buying Vroom Stock

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2020

Online used car seller Vroom has been roaring since its recent IPO. Despite potential short-term challenges for VRM shares, the future is likely to be bright for Vroom stock.

Microsoft gains foothold in healthcare

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2020

Microsoft's cloud unit has in the past month announced deals or extensions to bolster its digital health offerings. MSFT stock is keeping pace with other cloud stocks.

BlackRock punishes 53 companies for lack of climate action, 191 at risk

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2020

Asset manager BlackRock said it had placed 244 companies "on watch" for insufficient progress on climate issues. BLK stock is one of InvestorPlace's "5 Financial Stocks to Watch Closely This Earnings Season."

Don’t Pay Such a High Price for Wix Stock

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2020

You can appreciate the strength of the market for do-it-yourself websites but still refuse to overpay for WIX stock.

Electrameccanica Vehicles: Can EV-maker SOLO Stock Reach $5 Soon?

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2020

If you agree with Electrameccanica Vehicles management that most commuters only need a small vehicle to get to work, then you may want to do further research on SOLO stock.

If Google Stock is Overpriced, What Does That Say About the Whole Market?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2020

Google's market cap has been flirting with $1 trillion again, but GOOG stock's rise in 2020 is less than that of the NASDAQ average.

Biotech Stocks: This Sector Outperformed the Market in Q2

By InvestorPlace Research Staff Jul 14, 2020

Biotech stocks are breaking out of a seven-year consolidation phase -- and fast. But this rally isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

Despite Turnaround Potential, Pause on Disgraced Luckin Stock for Now

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 14, 2020

With plenty of downside risk still on the table, long-shot Luckin stock may be a better buy if it falls back towards prior lows. Keep it on your radar, but hold off for now.