The Co-Chief Investment Strategist at John Hancock Investment Management, Emily Roland, believes that we’re in a period of serious disinflation. Roland joined CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ on June 18 to discuss the latest market trends and emphasize the critical role of housing data in the Fed’s decisions, rather than a singular focus on the political backdrop and potential inflationary impact of tariffs. She believes that this housing disinflation will eventually feed into broader economic data. She warns that the Fed is currently in a wait-and-see mode due to tariffs and is potentially reluctant to cut rates. This action, or rather inaction, could lead to more rate cuts than investors currently anticipate by the end of 2025.
Roland also acknowledged the possibility that these disinflationary factors could completely offset the inflationary impact of tariffs. She highlighted that the US economy is primarily service-based, not goods-based, which suggests that service-sector disinflation could be strong enough to overcome potential tariff-driven inflation. Roland also clarified that while she does not foresee a recession, she anticipates a slowly decelerating growth trend.
That being said, we’re here with a list of the 11 best most active stocks to buy according to analysts.
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Methodology
We first used stock screeners to compile a list of active stocks with high average 3-month volumes. We then selected 11 stocks that had a high average upside potential of over 25%. The stocks are ranked in ascending order of their average upside potential. We’ve also added the hedge fund sentiment for each stock, which was sourced from Insider Monkey’s database, as of Q1 2025.
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11 Best Most Active Stocks To Buy According to Analysts
11. Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 68
Average Volume (3-Month): 17 million
Average Upside Potential as of June 20: 28.35%
Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) is one of the most active stocks to buy according to analysts. Earlier last month, in May, Schlumberger introduced Electris, which is a new portfolio of digitally enabled electric well completions technologies. These technologies are designed to enhance oil & gas production and recovery while simultaneously reducing the total cost of ownership for an asset.
The announcement was made at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas. Electris completions digitalize control of the entire productive area of the wellbore and provide real-time production intelligence across the reservoir. The real-time data allows operators to anticipate, adjust, and react confidently to dynamic production conditions. It also enables access to reserves that conventional systems typically leave behind.
The Electris technology has already seen over 100 installations across 5 countries. As an example, in Norway, Electris completions were deployed offshore in an extended-reach well to boost oil production. The system’s intelligence helps the operator identify which zones are contributing to production, which optimizes oil output and minimizes produced water. By controlling water production, Electris completions have reduced the energy required to lift and reinject treated water back into the reservoir.
Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) provides technology for the energy industry worldwide. It has 4 divisions: Digital & Integration, Reservoir Performance, Well Construction, and Production Systems.
10. DuPont de Nemours Inc. (NYSE:DD)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 64
Average Volume (3-Month): 3.37 million
Average Upside Potential as of June 20: 28.44%
DuPont de Nemours Inc. (NYSE:DD) is one of the most active stocks to buy according to analysts. At the start of June, DuPont showcased its cutting-edge interconnect innovations for AI and next-gen electronics at the Total Solution Exhibition for Electronic Equipment 2025 (JPCA Show 2025). The event took place from June 4-6 at the Tokyo Big Sight East Exhibition Halls in Tokyo, Japan.
DuPont’s participation highlighted its commitment to innovation within the electronics industry, building on 50+ years of collaboration with industry leaders. The company’s focus is on integrated circuit (IC) substrates, advanced printed circuit boards (PCBs), and advanced packaging, all of which are critical for empowering advanced computing and connectivity, especially with the surge in demand for high-performance IC substrates driven by the expanding AI ecosystem.
Japan is a leader in innovative materials and processes for advanced substrates vital for bridging AI chips and PCBs. DuPont’s offerings for IC substrate manufacturers aim to accelerate product development and boost production efficiency. Key solutions include DuPont Circuposit desmear & electroless copper for mSAP & SAP processes, and DuPont Copper Gleam electrolytic copper for conformal through-hole plating, which enhances core layer plating technologies.
DuPont de Nemours Inc. (NYSE:DD) provides technology-based materials and solutions through Electronics & Industrial, Water & Protection, and Corporate & Other segments.