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.

This Is Why I’d Still Avoid IBio for Now

By Ian Cooper, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 5, 2020

With no real vaccine news to speak of, I’d avoid the IBIO stock for now. If they can get something going, it may be worth a look.

There’s Simply No Way to Trust Nikola Stock Right Now

By InvestorPlace Research Staff Oct 5, 2020

Scandals have tanked Nikola stock, which might entice dip-buyers. But risks persist even with the company's founder ourt of the picture.

Alteryx Stock Is a Recovery Play, But Take Your Time

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 5, 2020

Despite the big sell-off in AYX stock, shares are priced for perfection. Wait for another pullback before buying this pandemic recovery play.

Ant Group IPO News: Secretive Process Viewed as Unusual by Bankers

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 5, 2020

Ant is following a highly unusual process that draws on some of the tactics its former parent and affiliate Alibaba previously used.

Investors Are Hoping Spartan Energy Isn’t Just Another SPAC

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 5, 2020

SPAQ stock could be a SPAC start, but Fisker has to deliver the goods. Literally. Or investors could lose capital.

Snowflake Is a Great Company, But Avoid SNOW Shares for Now

By Larry Ramer, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 5, 2020

Investors should wait for a significant pullback by SNOW stock before buying the shares. Its valuation is very high.

Buying Impossible Foods: Possible Soon

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 5, 2020

Investors interested in buying Impossible Foods stock will have to wait as the firm focuses on rounds of private funding.

Want to Invest in the Ant Group IPO? Consider BABA Stock Instead

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

BABA stock provides a back-door entrance for U.S. investors to get in on the Ant Group IPO without moving money to Hong Kong or Shanghai.

Kinder Morgan Stock Won’t Be Relevant Until the Economy Is Up to Speed

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 5, 2020

While many applaud Kinder Morgan for committing to pay stakeholders, the reality is that for KMI stock and the entire oil sector, present demand can't sustain the industry.

Marathon Oil Shareholders Haven’t Fared Well Since Its Downstream Spinoff

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 5, 2020

It will soon be a decade since Marathon Oil spun off its downstream business. How have owners of MRO stock made out as a result of its move?

LCA Stock? Place Your Bets

By Lou Carlozo, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 5, 2020

Like a loudmouth drowning out the roar of the trading pit -- which ain't that hard these days if much of Wall Street is working…

The Small-Cap Tech Stocks Tripping My Moneyball ‘Buy’ Alerts

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Oct 2, 2020

Louis Navellier zeroes in on eventual stock winners, spots their key momentum levers, and allows smart folks to learn how to get positioned months or even years before the mainstream media finally catches on.

A De-Risked Story Means Nio Stock Can Keep Gaining

By InvestorPlace Staff Oct 2, 2020

Electric vehicle optimism has been a key factor in moving NIO stock higher. But a strengthened balance sheet provides another catalyst.