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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.

Saudi Production Cuts Give Short-Term Lift to U.S. Oil Stocks

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cutting production and shutting in wells has halted the fall in oil prices, and oil stocks. Money is now moving into the strongest of them, but the long-term future remains bleak.

Hertz News: 8 Things to Know About New CEO Paul Stone

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Hertz (HTZ) is in the news Monday after announcing that Paul Stone is taking over for Kathryn Marinello as the new leader of the company.

CbdMD Earnings: YCBD Stock Shoots 81% Higher on Q2 Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
CbdMD (YCBD) earnings for the marijuana company's fiscal second quarter of 2020 have YCBD stock heading higher on Monday.

Paypal Stock Is a Winner, but Could Fall Flat for the Rest of the Year

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
PYPL stock is a long-term winner, but shares look stretched with the stock up at all time highs and consumer spending falling off a cliff.

Lotto-Ticket Ford Versus Larger-Cap, Long-Term Ferrari

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ferrari's market cap is worth $10 billion more than Ford. Does that make Ferrari a better buy than F stock?

Expect Visa’s Strength Position to Continue in the Months Ahead

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Positive headlines for Visa have given Wall Street hope, but V stock buyers have other company-specific reasons for remaining optimistic too.

How Rattled Should You Be By Alphabet’s Latest Antitrust Controversy?

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor
You don't have to sell GOOG stock, but brace for a brief spell of downbeat sentiment as Alphabet faces scrutiny for alleged antitrust violations.

Advanced Micro Devices Is a Curious Defensive Play

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
AMD's profits did not fall in March and aren't likely to fall much for the June quarter. This is one stock that can resist the coronavirus.

Why McDonald’s Stock Is a Perfect Play for Uncertain Times

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Although the novel coronavirus has gutted the restaurant industry, McDonald’s stock stands to gain on a popular brand and a longer-term demand surge.

If Free Money Can’t Save Big Oil, Exxon Mobil Is Tough to Justify

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Exxon Mobil stock has dropped to staggering depths, that’s about the only positive for contrarians. Unfortunately, if “free” money can’t lift XOM, the oil markets may stay deflated for a long time.

Roll the Dice on These 3 Travel Stocks Into the Second Half of 2020

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
There will be a new normal for travel stocks as some come back to business. WYNN, CZR and CCL stocks will face a new set of circumstances.

20 Red-Hot Stocks That Avoided Coronavirus Pain This Earnings Season

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
These hot stocks crushed it this earnings season, and most of them are turning coronavirus disruption into powerful tailwinds. But not all of them will continue to be winners.

Darren Woods Must Address ESG Concerns to Save Exxon Mobil Stock

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon Mobil is facing increased scrutiny over its efforts to combat climate change. Here’s why that’s bad for Exxon Mobil stock. 

Aurora Cannabis Stock Still Isn’t the Play

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Aurora stock skyrocketed 68% after Q3 earnings on Thursday. But long-term concerns persist: this looks like a "dead cat bounce".

Visa’s Fortunes Are Tied to a Tenuous Jobs Market

By Chris Markoch, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consumer spending has shifted, but may slow down even more if the United States has a jobless recovery, raising skepticism toward V stock.

Carnival Stock Is the Best of a Bad Bunch

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you want to bet on the cruise lines, CCL stock is the way to go. But a recovery in that sector is a long way off.

Alphabet Could Learn Something From Its Failed Moonshot

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet's so-call "Other Bets" may never be big contributors to the fortunes of GOOG stock. But that's not a reason to stop taking the moon shots.

DraftKings Earnings: DKNG Stock Surges 15% Despite Q1 Misses

By Nick Clarkson, Web Editor
DraftKings earnings on Friday have DKNG stock rising despite reporting per-share and revenue figures below Wall Street's expectations.

Qualcomm News: Why QCOM Stock Is Falling 5% Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Qualcomm (QCOM) stock was down on Friday following news of a trade war between the U.S. and China possibly affecting its business.
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