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.

Netflix Stock Is Not a Coronavirus Winner

By Wayne Duggan, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 16, 2020

Many Netflix subscribers will watch more hours of content as the quarantine themselves during the coronavirus outbreak. But they aren't paying for those extra hours, and NFLX stock will not benefit.

AMD Stock May Take Another Big Hit From Coronavirus

By Larry Ramer, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 16, 2020

The company's lack of leadership in AI and potential actions by the U.S. government also pose meaningful risks for AMD stock.

5 Stocks Mourning the Cancellation of March Madness

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Mar 16, 2020

March Madness survived World War II, but not COVID-19, and that's bad news for these stocks which had a lot riding on the tournament.

Consider This One Investment Instead of Buying the Comcast Stock Dip

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 16, 2020

While Ramer would disagree with this assessment, the general sentiment that Comcast remains a good buy within the telecom and media industries is not a unique one. For every negative due to revenue losses from the coronavirus, analysts argue a business such as Comcast’s may benefit from people staying home and using some of its products and services.

Focus on iBio’s Tech, Not Its Coronavirus Story

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 16, 2020

IBIO stock shot up in March on news that it might produce a coronavirus vaccine. However, its at-scale production tech is more interesting.

Poor Timing Scuttered the Turnaround Play for Nokia

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 16, 2020

As a heavily-deflated 5G infrastructure play, NOK stock appealed to contrarians. But with the coronavirus outbreak worsening, it’s best to stay on the sidelines for now.

As the Coronavirus Worsens, INO Stock Gets More Interesting

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 16, 2020

Gambling on a single vaccine play is always risky. However, INO stock may have substance given that the coronavirus could get a lot worse.

Inovio Stock Is Still Too Volatile Despite Grant Support for Vaccine

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 16, 2020

Inovio may look promising as a contender in the race to develop a vaccine, but INO stock is still very risky. Here's what to look out for.

It’s LK Stock’s Business Model That’s the Problem

By Chris Markoch, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 16, 2020

It’s not really a surprise that LK stock (NYSE:LK) is being rewarded by investors. The company embraces a data-driven model in an era where analytics…

I Doubt You’ll See Warren Buffett Buying IBIO Stock

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 16, 2020

And, yet, you won’t see Buffett buying iBio despite the fact it’s working on a coronavirus vaccine. You won’t for several primary reasons.

Watch for Dips, Because Amazon Stock Is a Buy Amid the Market Chaos

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 16, 2020

Long-term investors may consider buying Amazon stock Amid Coronavirus-driven sell off

Cronos Stock Watchers Should Wait For Further Declines Before Buying

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 16, 2020

Add in the Altria connection, and Cronos stock could be a big winner. But that's over a long time horizon. Until then, the best play is to wait for shares to reach a more reasonable valuation.