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.

CVS Earnings: CVS Stock Ticks 1% Lower Despite Big Q2 Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 5, 2020

CVS (CVS) earnings for the pharmacy company's second quarter of 2020 have its stock down on Wednesday despite beating estimates.

How the Quarantine Era Boosted Purple Innovations in 2020

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 5, 2020

Purple stock is surging thanks to management's shrewd moves during the pandemic. Now comes the tricky part: keeping that momentum as normalcy returns.

Square Earnings: SQ Stock Soars 8% on Positive Surprises

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 5, 2020

Square (SQ) earnings for the payment services company's second quarter of 2020 have SQ stock heading higher on Wednesday.

Square’s Earnings Confirm that Innovation Makes SQ Stock a Winner

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Aug 5, 2020

Relentless innovation -- which showed up emphatically in Square's earnings report -- underscores why SQ stock is a strong long-term buy.

Investors Could Regret Selling AMD Stock Too Soon

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

AMD Stock, already up 56% this year, has more room to run thanks to dominance in the next-generation 7nm chipset.

Cloud Positioning Makes CrowdStrike the Best Cybersecurity Investment

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 5, 2020

With AI-enhanced solutions housed in the cloud, CrowdStrike is the future of cybersecurity and CRWD stock has nowhere to go but up.

Alphabet’s Surging Free Cash Flow Growth Will Push Its Value Higher

By Mark R. Hake, CFA Aug 5, 2020

Alphabet's surging free cash flow growth will push its stock value higher. GOOGL stock is worth at least 13% higher than today, based on a comparison of free cash flow with its peers.

United Airlines Stock Has Pulled Out Of its Tailspin

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 5, 2020

Few sectors have been hit as hard by the novel coronavirus pandemic as airlines. Maybe cruise lines, but at this point that’s small consolation to…

Workhorse Stock Should Make Even EV Bulls Uneasy

By Alex Sirois, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 5, 2020

WKHS stock is not a solid EV bet right now. Workhorse has potential but needs deals, revenue and execution to pay off for investors.

Merck Stock Remains a Dull Biotech Play Despite Earnings Success

By InvestorPlace Research Staff Aug 5, 2020

MRK stock isn't bad. It has a reasonable valuation, okay growth and a solid dividend. But Merck isn't my favorite pick in biotech.

Logitech Is Very Profitable But Its Stock Reflects A High Valuation

By Mark R. Hake, CFA Aug 5, 2020

Logitech is very profitable but its stock reflects a high valuation. Logitech stock trades for over 33 times forward earnings and is fully valued despite its impressive earnings growth.

Wayfair Earnings: W Stock Ticks Higher on Q2 Beats

By Nick Clarkson, Web Editor Aug 5, 2020

Wayfair earnings on Wednesday have W stock slightly higher after the company beat EPS and revenue expectations from Wall Street.

3 Reasons to Be Skeptical About Electrameccanica Vehicles

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 5, 2020

At first glance, SOLO stock seems like a crazy gamble and fundamentally, I believe that’s the case. But for now, don’t try to rationalize that which is impossible.

How to Approach Novavax Stock After Tuesday’s 35% Swing

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 5, 2020

The market went crazy after reports emerged about the safety of Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine. Here's what you need to know about NVAX stock.

If You Must Buy Whiting Petroleum Stock, Here’s How to Profit From It

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 5, 2020

You have every reason to avoid WLL stock entirely, but if you feel the need to take a chance on it, at least go in with the right strategy.

A Robinhood Pop Doesn’t Make Ocugen Stock a Smart Investment

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 5, 2020

A disappointment throughout most of this year, OCGN stock recently shot higher. It’s very possible that enthusiastic but misguided speculators are behind this move.