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.

Ericsson Stock Is a 5G Play With Multiple Ways to Win

Reports that the U.S. government is interested in a 5G equipment maker could make Ericsson stock a takeover play. On its own, ERIC still is too cheap.

Use Caution As Canopy Growth’s Acreage Story Unfolds

Before you go ahead and jump into the CGC stock trade, be sure to weigh the details on the recently retooled Acreage deal.

Micron Earnings: MU Stock Rises 6% On Q3 Beats, Strong Guidance

Micron earnings from Monday evening have MU stock rising higher on Tuesday after the company beat revenue and EPS estimates from Wall Street.

Increasing Oil Prices Alone Can’t Save Marathon Oil

Marathon Oil might not recover until its oil hedges are profitable. And without that, the MRO stock outlook isn't all that positive.

Stop Before You Shop in Wayfair Stock Because the Downside Is Significant

If investors can’t help themselves from purchasing a pricey situation in Wayfair, hedging that stock risk comes with a less-costly premium

United Airlines Stock Boosted by Its Latest Debt Financing

United Airlines stock will benefit from its latest debt financing. The debt offering will boost the airlines' liquidity until travel operations return to profitability.

If You Must Bet on the Airlines, Do It Through U.S. Global Jets ETF  

In a perfect world, I would prefer that JETS were an equal-weighted ETF where the biggest aren’t at the front of the bus. Let each holding's quarterly performance speak for itself. A problem with cap-weighted ETFs is that they often turn out to be nothing more than a bet on one or two stocks, which defeats the purpose of owning a portfolio of stocks.

Nikola Stock Is Pricing in Way Too Much Success

Though believers of Nikola stock think it's next Tesla, it has the hallmarks of a potential dot-com bubble.

Royal Caribbean Is Dead in the Water Until a Vaccine Is Real

Royal Caribbean and RCL stock won't recover until a COVID-19 vaccine is real. RCL stock will tread water until this and it raised more debt since cruising is dead until then.

Should iQiyi Go for the Tencent Special?

Tencent is interested in buying some part of iQiyi and IQ stock. It's an interesting proposition but there are many variables involved.

What Are You Thinking? Avoid Hertz Stock Now

I will keep avoiding Hertz stock at this time. It's nothing but speculation at this point, as shares remain volatile among bankruptcy talks.

MGM Stock Is a Tough Buy With Surging Coronavirus Cases

MGM stock doesn't have a clear picture on the charts, while its revenue remains at risk with a jump in coronavirus cases.

No Sales, No Earnings, No Reason to Buy Nikola

Electric trucks are all the rage lately and Nikola stock's trading on heavy volume. Does that mean everyone has to get involved?

Square Stock May Be Due for a Cooling Off Period

Thanks to its underlying innovative business model, Square stock has performed exceptionally well during this pandemic. But a temporary headwind is likely over the horizon, meaning investors should be prepared for some volatility.

10 Hot Stocks Young Investors Bought as Coronavirus Hit

Young investors are beating Wall Street pros in 2020, and these are the hot stocks they are using to pull off this unthinkable feat.

Nikola Stock Answers the ‘Chicken or the Egg’ Question

If Nikola stock can navigate the credit environment, and stay narrowly focused, it has an opportunity to do well in the long run.

The Return of Sports: Good News for Fans … and Investors

As plans are being made for the return of professional sports, keep the Oura smart ring and MSGS stock on your radar.

Avoid “Stock Scams” Like Nikola and Hertz

Skip Nikola stock. Skip Hertz, too. You don’t want to chase stocks with no runway (so to speak); they are bound to fizzle out as Wall Street wises up.

The Electric Car Revolution Is Thriving Thanks to This Breakthrough

We need the infrastructure and the technologies to make EVs run properly. And the next generation of batteries is at the forefront of making that a reality.