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.

Clover Health: Praying to the Great Google

Clover Health lacks the scale to succeed, although its Clover Assistant software is intriguing.

We’ve Got One Reason To Avoid Snap Stock and One Reason to Buy It

Snap reported strong quarterly numbers but it faces the inherent risks associated with the social media sector. However, SNAP stock is a buy.

Slowing Growth Means Game Over for Roblox Stock

Hold off on RBLX stock. Take a look instead at other opportunities among the hard-hit tech names.

QuantumScape Is Stuck in Neutral, but It May Still Pay Off for Patient Investors

QS stock may have found a floor since the onset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. That may not be perfect for investors, but it’s a start.

Matterport Stock Investors Will Endure Pain Before Long-Term Gains Accrue

Matterport's operating losses could deepen in 2022 before revenue growth saves its income statement. MTTR stock price may remain subdued for now.

7 Travel Stocks That Could Be Tripped Up by the Russo-Ukraine Conflict

With the geopolitical flashpoint in Ukraine burning red hot, these travel stocks could feel serious pain if the conflict escalates further.

7 Stocks Reporting Earnings the Week of March 14

We're in the final stretch of earnings season, with only a handful of well-known companies left to report their quarterly results. The final prints come amid an increasingly volatile market that continues to see stocks swing sharply higher and lower, and as the technology-heavy Nasdaq exchange has fallen into bear market territory.

Until Affirm Makes Money, Block Is a Better Buy for Risk-Averse Investors

Affirm has lost 80% from its 52-week high of $176.65 in early November. AFRM stock now trades 27% below IPO price. Is it time to buy?

Costco Stock Remains Attractive for the Long-Term Portfolio

COST stock has more upside potential with strong earnings growth and upside in cash flows. Costco dividend growth is likely.

Is CFVI Stock The Next DWAC? Not so Fast

CFVI stock could fall to single-digit prices, if the uncertainty around monetization plans for Rumble come back into focus.

Meta Stock Is Not a Good Buy Right Now

FB stock seems to be risky, as it has declined steeply. Facebook has also begun losing users, while the Metaverse has yet to pick up steam.

These 2 Issues Are Weighing Heavily on Block Stock

To keep up with its competition, Block has to spend a great deal of money on sales and marketing -- weighing down SQ stock

Nio Puts on a Brave Face Despite EV Slowdown

China’s subsidy cuts appear to be reducing demand for electric vehicles including Nio’s. That’s not good news for NIO stock in the near term. 

Wait for Market Sentiment to Improve Before Buying SoFi Stock

Sofi is getting dragged down with other financial technology names, presenting a tough choice for investors. Wait to buy SOFI stock.

Alibaba Stock Is Trading at a Psychological Inflection Point

For the first time in more than five years, BABA stock is trading near $100 as it struggles to overcome slowing growth and rising competition.

It’s Going to Take a Lot to Get Zomedica Stock Out of the Doghouse

ZOM stockholders are likely to grow increasingly frustrated with management's misplaced optimism and the lack of Truforma sales.

Be Wary of DraftKings Stock Until the Company Achieves Profitability

DraftKings' top-line results might seem impressive. However, investors should look beneath the surface before buying DKNG stock.

Here’s When Skillz Inc. Could Become a Buy

The valuation of SKLZ stock has become reasonable, but the company has to get its spending under control before SKLZ stock becomes a buy.

Multiple Compression May be a Risk for Costco Stock

It may seem unsinkable, but a return to normal for interest rates may mean a slight drop in the forward valuation of COST stock.