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.

ESG Investing: 6 Things for OPTI Stock Investors to Know About Optec International

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 5, 2020

Optec International (OPTI) is seeing major gains to OPTI stock on Thursday as ESG investors take interest in the company.

When It Comes to JinkoSolar Stock, Ignore the Bears

By Larry Ramer, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 5, 2020

The bears are misguided when it comes to solar stocks in general and JinkoSolar stock in particular.

Upwork News: Why UPWK Stock Is Soaring Today

By Nick Clarkson, Web Editor Nov 5, 2020

UPWK stock is soaring on Thursday after Upwork's third-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2020 beat Wall Street expectations.

Hall of Fame Resort News: 14 Things for HOVF Stock Investors to Know About the SI Studios Deal

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 5, 2020

Hall of Fame Resort (HOFV) is in the news Thursday after signing a deal with Sports Illustrated Studios that sent its stock soaring.

Don’t Blame the Pandemic For the Problems With Naked Brands

By Chris Markoch, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 5, 2020

Naked Brands is giving investors every reason to believe they will not be in business much longer, but traders are still giving NAKD stock a look.

Probing Credibility Questions Plague Hyliion

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 5, 2020

Hyliion stock is seemingly a compelling play on next-gen transportation vehicles. But it’s in the details where the story gets troubled.

JFrog News: Why FROG Stock Is Falling 9% Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 5, 2020

JFrog (FROG) news for Thursday includes FROG stock taking a beating following the release of its earnings report for Q3 2020.

Cheap Chinese Imports Threaten to Sink First Solar Stock

By Thomas Yeung, CFA, InvestorPlace Markets Analyst Nov 5, 2020

First Solar stock will still underperform under a Biden presidency due to cheap imports. Consider SEDG stock to avoid the "solar coaster."

Qualcomm News: 5 Things to Know About QCOM Stock Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 5, 2020

Qualcomm (QCOM) news for Thursday includes its stock gaining after the release of its earnings report for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2020.

Aurora Cannabis News: 11 Things to Know About ACB Stock Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 5, 2020

Aurora Cannabis (ACB) is taking off on Thursday despite no new news from the company as election results continue to pour in.

Luckin Stock Could Always Burn You Again

By InvestorPlace Staff Nov 5, 2020

It's best to sit on the sidelines with Luckin stock. There's still too much uncertainty involved that makes it too risky of an investment now.

Investors Should Let the Palantir Dust Settle Before Choosing a Side

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 5, 2020

PLTR stock has obvious potential -- and obvious risk. With so many questions, investors would do well to let the story play out a little while longer.

Jumia Stock: The Company’s Payments Business Is Red-Hot

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 5, 2020

The stock is risky. But its long-term prospects in Africa are certainly compelling.

Wait Until After Next Week Before Buying Workhorse Group Stock

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 5, 2020

WKHS stock slumped by 24% last week as investors averted near-term risks from the USPS deal not yet getting confirmed.

3 High-Risk Stocks to Tread Lightly In

By Faizan Farooque, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 5, 2020

These risky stocks have a beta of more than 1.5, meaning they tend to be at least 50% more volatile than the S&P 500 Index.

Carve-Out IPO McAfee Benefits Its Private Equity Owners, Not You and Me

By Mark R. Hake, CFA Nov 5, 2020

McAfee is a carve-out IPO that mainly benefits its private equity owners. MCFE stock is not worth the juice given its confusing structure and mediocre financials.