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.

Elon Musk Is Wrong. Why LiDAR Stocks Are the Future of Self-Driving.

Saying that self-driving cars will become ubiquitous by 2030 is not controversial. But saying LiDAR is key to unlocking the technological capabilities of the self-driving revolution is controversial. Here's why that's backward.

NIO Shakes Off Semiconductor Crisis. Next, NIO Stock Will Fly to $60.

Despite supply chain issues, NIO continues to grow at breakneck speeds, underscoring why NIO stock could be due for a big rebound.

Ignore Slow Growth Worries and Hold Your Walmart Shares

Investors might wonder if Walmart's subscription service can compete with Amazon Prime. Still, patience might be rewarded for WMT stock.

Digital Turbine’s Business Is on Fire. Buy APPS Stock While You Can.

The Digital Turbine growth narrative refuses to slowdown, and that's why APPS stock is a great long-term holding.

Palantir Is Poised to Win More Commercial Clients

Palantir has been intentional about winning enterprise clients, and there are positive results. Investors should monitor PLTR stock.

8 SPACs That Face the Inevitable Backlash in 2021

SPACs were hot in 2020, but now they're cold in 2021. However, there may be some bargains among them for investors who do their homework.

Northern Dynasty Minerals Stock Will Soar If It Beats One Major Hurdle

Northern Dynasty continues to fight for approval of its Pebble Project gold and copper mine, a make-or-break project for NAK stock.

Is BitTorrent a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?  

Price predictions about BitTorrent suggest that the cryptocurrency token could be worth $3 by 2022. Does that make it a buy?

What the Response to the SPAC Craze Means for Social Capital Hedosophia V

IPOE stock has faded amid a paused merger and pressure on SPACs. That pressure — both from investors and regulators — is worth understanding.

Popular-as-Sex Zillow Group Is Floating On a Speculative Bubble

Zillow now buys homes and re-sells them. It's no longer an advertising play. Z stock is now a bet that home prices will keep rising.

Dogecoin Goes Mainstream But It’s Still Not Worth Your Time

With little to no regulations and zero fundamentals to back its valuation, Dogecoin remains a speculative asset that’s not worth betting on.

Plug Power: The Slow, Uneasy Transition to Hydrogen

I wrote about the promise of Plug Power in October, when the stock was at $17.60. It's now at $29, after speculators drove it as high as $73.

With Antitrust Case in Rear-View Mirror, Alibaba Investors Can Relax

Due to China's crackdown on anti-competitive practices, BABA stock isn't a market darling – but contrarians should see an opportunity now.

Coinbase Has Significant Upside Potential From Current Levels

With growing adoption of cryptocurrencies, Coinbase is likely to be a value creator. A robust EBITDA margin indicates healthy free cash flow potential.

Stem Is a Promising Business Opportunity, But Looks Too Expensive Here

STEM stock is another SPAC investment that has several merits to recommend it, but a deeper analysis reveals some key risks hard to ignore.

Facebook Smashed Q1 Earnings. Why $400 Is the Next Stop for FB Stock.

Facebook is firing on all cylinders as the economy reopens and brands reaccelerate their advertising, so buy FB stock.

Earnings Blowout Reminds Investors of AT&T’s Enduring Value

Can an old company prove itself to modern investors? Yes it can, and T stock deserves a place in your income-producing portfolio in 2021.

Canopy Growth Has a Commoditization Problem

On the surface, CGC stock benefits from strong consumer incentives, but the cannabis market is steadily becoming overcrowded.

SKLZ Stock Is In No Way the Slam Dunk Cathie Wood Seems to Think

Investors following Cathie Woods into SKLZ stock should also be aware of some of the key risks the market is pricing in with this stock.