13 Hot Stocks to Invest in Right Now

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1. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)

Avg Volume: 11.68 million

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 260

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) ranks among the hot stocks to invest in right now. On September 8, Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed its $920 price target and Overweight rating for Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), as the company contends with numerous regulatory obstacles.

The social media behemoth is currently facing a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission for its purchases of WhatsApp and Instagram, which authorities claim were meant to eliminate competition. First dismissed in June 2021, the final ruling for the case is expected in the second half of this year.

In a separate case, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is contesting a €200 million fine imposed by the European Commission in April 2025 for its “pay-or-consent” advertising strategy, which the company has described as “incorrect and unlawful.”

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is a renowned technology company known primarily for its flagship platforms Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, as well as its revolutionary advances in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).

While we acknowledge the potential of META to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than META and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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