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.

Count on AT&T to Deliver on Earnings Day

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 20, 2020

Be glad that traders are underestimating this hoary telecom giant as AT&T is poised to exceed the market's modest expectations.

Salesforce and the Cloud Database Revolution

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 20, 2020

Salesforce has stayed on top of the technology trends over the last 20 years while Oracle has mainly resisted them.

Take a Chance with a Small Sip of Luckin

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 20, 2020

Now relegated to the OTC market, Luckin stock is as volatile and unpredictable as they come but the potential for a big move is there.

Virgin Galactic Stock Launches As New CEO Takes The Controls

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 20, 2020

Virgin Galactic still faces near-term risks, such as a secondary offering. However, it took a big step toward building its investment case for patient investors.

At $9/Share, Be Careful With Plug Power Stock

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 20, 2020

Plug Power is having a tremendous rally. However, it's run-up is more thanks to the electric vehicle wave rather than Plug Power's achievements.

What Will It Take for Advanced Micro Devices to Get Out of Its Funk?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 20, 2020

Since April, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) has traded between $50 and $55. What will it take for AMD stock to get out of its funk?

Southwest Airlines Has a Credibility Issue Ahead of Q2 Earnings

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 20, 2020

An initial flattening of the coronavirus infection curve bolstered LUV stock. But with the pandemic’s resurgence, Southwest Airlines has been forced to do an about-face.

Halliburton Earnings: HAL Stock Jumps on Mixed Q2 Results

By Nick Clarkson, Web Editor Jul 20, 2020

Halliburton earnings on Monday morning have HAL stock climbing higher after the company reported mixed results for Q2 of fiscal year 2020.

Consumer Sentiment Just Isn’t There for MGM Resorts

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 20, 2020

Some positive data has supported MGM stock in recent months. However, the consumer hasn’t recovered enough for a comfortable buy.

To Appreciate Nio, You Must Think Like a Gearhead

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 20, 2020

Nio stock made headlines but for the wrong reasons recently. Nevertheless, this is likely a discount on what is a paradigm-shattering investment in disguise.

Chevron to Buy Noble Energy in $5 Billion All-Stock Deal

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 20, 2020

CVX stock will pay for the deal for the E&P expected to be accretive to ROCE, free cash flow and earnings.

Lyft Faces Long Odds to Growth as Its Market Is Likely to Shrink

By Chris Markoch, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 20, 2020

Lyft is doing all the right things to ensure it survives the pandemic. But a shrinking audience for ride-hailing services makes Lyft stock a poor bet.

Fox News Inadvertently Stalled United Airlines Stock

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 20, 2020

United Airlines stock has a long way to gain credibility. Unfortunately, mainstream media coverage has not helped matters for UAL.

JetBlue Stock Looks Poised to Take Off by Early 2021

By Larry Ramer, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 20, 2020

Investors should look carefully at JBLU stock. JetBlue's strong strong balance sheet is buoyed by increasing demand for flying, expectations that a vaccine is on the way.