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.

Ambev Is Both Sinful and Defensive, and Worth a Look

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 21, 2020

Assets in the sin-stock category struggled during the pandemic, but Ambev stock's punishment was excessive and a rebound could be imminent.

Microsoft Stock Takes Aim at $230

By Mark R. Hake, CFA Jul 21, 2020

Microsoft will go from strength to strength, pushing MSFT stock higher. MSFT stock is worth between $222 and $240 per share based on expected dividend and earnings growth.

Hertz Shares are Really Not Worth the Gamble

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 21, 2020

Is there any possible reason to hold Hertz stock in your portfolio? Sure, but only as a very small position in an all-or-nothing investment.

Cloudera and the Problem With Open Source

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 21, 2020

Cloudera supports Hadoop, an important system for managing big data developed in the last decade as open source. It's not a great business.

Coca-Cola Earnings: KO Stock Jumps 3% on Mixed Q2 Figures

By Nick Clarkson, Web Editor Jul 21, 2020

Coca-Cola earnings on Tuesday have KO stock rising after the company reported mixed EPS and revenue figures for Q2 of fiscal year 2020.

Dun & Bradstreet Stock Looks Like a Winner After Its IPO

By Mark R. Hake, CFA Jul 21, 2020

Dun & Bradstreet is off to a great start in the public markets after its red-hot IPO. But here's why investors should wait to buy DNB stock.

Virgin Galactic Seems to Be Priced for Perfection

By Mark R. Hake, CFA Jul 21, 2020

Virgin Galactic trades at all-time highs on high hopes of profit. But avoid SPCE stock, since its $5 billion market value may price everything in.

Long-Term Investors Should Put Ayro Stock on Their Radar Screen

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 21, 2020

The EV sector has become of high interest to short-term traders. Be ready to jump on Ayro stock should the price dip lower.

Occidental Petroleum Looks Like a Bargain Selling Well Below Real Value

By Mark R. Hake, CFA Jul 21, 2020

OXY stock looks like a bargain selling well below its real value. Occidental Petroleum is undervalued on a price-to-book value and FCF yield basis based on 2021 estimates.

Kohl’s Stock is Short-term Poison but Long-term Bullish

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 21, 2020

Keep your expectations low for now when it comes to Kohl's stock, but eventually the retailer's advantages will put it in good stead.