5 Stocks to BUY NOW in May 2025 Hosted by Bridget BennettApril 30, 2025 ShareLink copied to clipboard. Play video for 5 Stocks to BUY NOW in May 2025DetailsGuestsVolatility isn’t going anywhere, but that doesn’t mean opportunity is off the table. MarketBeat’s Thomas Hughes shares his top 5 stock picks for May, including one fast-growing company with double-digit gains, two stocks with massive upside potential, and one that sparked a debate on this very channel last week. With possible tariff news looming and market uncertainty ahead, these picks could help you navigate the chaos. One stock even challenges a recent analyst guest, whose side are you on? Let’s dive in.Stocks Mentioned in This EpisodeCompanyMarketRank™Current PriceDividend YieldP/E RatioNVDANVIDIA4.9106 of 5 stars$131.29-1.2%0.03%51.67AMZNAmazon.com4.7846 of 5 stars$200.99-1.0%0.10%36.35MSFTMicrosoft4.857 of 5 stars$450.18-1.0%0.74%36.25ORCLOracle4.7503 of 5 stars$156.04-0.8%1.28%38.15PLTRPalantir Technologies1.589 of 5 stars$123.31+0.8%N/A649.03 Compare These Stocks Add These Stocks to My Watchlist Bridget Bennett, HostDigital Media Producer, MarketBeatAlways the talker, Bridget Bennett turned her passion for people and sharing stories into a career in communications. She started working as a journalist in high school at her local county paper in Ellendale, North Dakota. After moving to Dallas for college at Southern Methodist University, she quickly fell in love with visual storytelling and started her career as a news anchor and reporter.Bridget brings her 12 years of experience in broadcast writing and video production to the MarketBeat content team. She's also an energetic, creative thinker and lifelong learner, so she's always bringing new ideas. Bridget is thrilled to be part of an innovative team that is constantly looking to create useful content people can connect with.When she's not working, Bridget is a busy mom of three and can be found at just about every activity or outing in town. She is also an adoption and foster care advocate and helps support foster children and families through her nonprofit volunteer work. She and her husband, Jason, grew up together and have spent their lives exploring the world through travel, hiking and ministry.Thomas Hughes, GuestMarketBeat Contributor, MarketBeatThomas got his start with the markets while working as a Chef. In 2005 a chance invitation to attend the seminar “How To Buy And Sell Your Own Stocks” altered his worldview. Soon trading and stocks consumed his every waking moment to the point of excluding all else. Thomas now enjoys a much different lifestyle engaged in his true passion, uncovering great investments.Previous VideoAll VideosNext Video Subscribe on YouTube Don't Miss a Video Subscribe to watch the latest stock market videos from MarketBeat. We empower investors to make better trading decisions by providing real-time financial data and objective market analysis. Subscribe on YouTube More From MarketBeatTrump Predicts Dollar DownfallREAD THIS VERY CAREFULLY: If you have $100,000 or more saved for retirement, this may make you VERY angry... ...Augusta Precious Metals | SponsoredThe Best Energy Stocks to Buy NowWith recent disruptions in the international energy markets, there has been a renewed attention on public ener...MarketBeat$19 for a FULL YEAR of stock picks?!Invest in Musk's AI Play With Just $100 You don't need deep pockets to ride the next wave of AI wealth. ...Behind the Markets | Sponsored7 Stocks on Track for Dividend Increases in First Half of 2025 In relative terms, dividend stocks have underperformed the market. For example, the SPDR Portfolio S&P 5...MarketBeatWhite House to reset Social Security?Elon Musk's parting DOGE gift looks set to shock America... A single announcement by July 22nd could soon b...Altimetry | Sponsored20 Stocks Analysts Won't Stop UpgradingAs you know, a single upgrade from a Wall Street analyst probably won't be a major game-changer for any single...MarketBeat Listen to MarketBeat Other Platforms May 20, 2025Magnificent 7 Stocks Shift Toward Stability and Selective GrowthAfter a fast rebound from correction territory, the Magnificent 7 stocks are no longer being treated the same by investors. Watch VideoRelated Videos Featured Articles and OffersUnitedHealth Insiders Double Down: Is UNH Stock a Value Play?May 19, 2025View UnitedHealth Insiders Double Down: Is UNH Stock a Value Play?Everyone’s watching Nvidia right now. Here’s why I’m excited.From Timothy Sykes(Ad)View Everyone’s watching Nvidia right now. Here’s why I’m excited.Top 5 Stocks Hedge Funds Are Buying Right NowMay 20, 2025View Top 5 Stocks Hedge Funds Are Buying Right NowSuper Micro Computer Stock Clears New Path Higher on Saudi OrdersMay 22, 2025View Super Micro Computer Stock Clears New Path Higher on Saudi OrdersHow Does D-Wave Stack Up Against Quantum Competitors?May 20, 2025View How Does D-Wave Stack Up Against Quantum Competitors?Banks aren’t ready for this altcoin—are you?From Crypto 101 Media(Ad)View Banks aren’t ready for this altcoin—are you? Search Headlines Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. Start Your 30-Day Trial MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. Identify trending stocks on social media. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Use our seven stock screeners to find suitable stocks. Stay informed with MarketBeat's real-time news. Export data to Excel for personal analysis. Sign in to your free account to enjoy these benefits In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies. Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more. Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter. Sign in to your free account to enjoy all that MarketBeat has to offer. Sign In Create Account Your Email Address: Email Address Required Your Password: Password Required Log In or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Forgot your password? Your Email Address: Please enter your email address. Please enter a valid email address Choose a Password: Please enter your password. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least 1 number, 1 letter, and 1 special character. Create My Account (Free) or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Hosted by Bridget BennettApril 30, 2025 ShareLink copied to clipboard. Play video for 5 Stocks to BUY NOW in May 2025DetailsGuestsVolatility isn’t going anywhere, but that doesn’t mean opportunity is off the table. MarketBeat’s Thomas Hughes shares his top 5 stock picks for May, including one fast-growing company with double-digit gains, two stocks with massive upside potential, and one that sparked a debate on this very channel last week. With possible tariff news looming and market uncertainty ahead, these picks could help you navigate the chaos. One stock even challenges a recent analyst guest, whose side are you on? Let’s dive in.Stocks Mentioned in This EpisodeCompanyMarketRank™Current PriceDividend YieldP/E RatioNVDANVIDIA4.9106 of 5 stars$131.29-1.2%0.03%51.67AMZNAmazon.com4.7846 of 5 stars$200.99-1.0%0.10%36.35MSFTMicrosoft4.857 of 5 stars$450.18-1.0%0.74%36.25ORCLOracle4.7503 of 5 stars$156.04-0.8%1.28%38.15PLTRPalantir Technologies1.589 of 5 stars$123.31+0.8%N/A649.03 Compare These Stocks Add These Stocks to My Watchlist Bridget Bennett, HostDigital Media Producer, MarketBeatAlways the talker, Bridget Bennett turned her passion for people and sharing stories into a career in communications. She started working as a journalist in high school at her local county paper in Ellendale, North Dakota. After moving to Dallas for college at Southern Methodist University, she quickly fell in love with visual storytelling and started her career as a news anchor and reporter.Bridget brings her 12 years of experience in broadcast writing and video production to the MarketBeat content team. She's also an energetic, creative thinker and lifelong learner, so she's always bringing new ideas. Bridget is thrilled to be part of an innovative team that is constantly looking to create useful content people can connect with.When she's not working, Bridget is a busy mom of three and can be found at just about every activity or outing in town. She is also an adoption and foster care advocate and helps support foster children and families through her nonprofit volunteer work. She and her husband, Jason, grew up together and have spent their lives exploring the world through travel, hiking and ministry.Thomas Hughes, GuestMarketBeat Contributor, MarketBeatThomas got his start with the markets while working as a Chef. In 2005 a chance invitation to attend the seminar “How To Buy And Sell Your Own Stocks” altered his worldview. Soon trading and stocks consumed his every waking moment to the point of excluding all else. Thomas now enjoys a much different lifestyle engaged in his true passion, uncovering great investments.Previous VideoAll VideosNext Video Subscribe on YouTube Don't Miss a Video Subscribe to watch the latest stock market videos from MarketBeat. We empower investors to make better trading decisions by providing real-time financial data and objective market analysis. Subscribe on YouTube More From MarketBeatTrump Predicts Dollar DownfallREAD THIS VERY CAREFULLY: If you have $100,000 or more saved for retirement, this may make you VERY angry... ...Augusta Precious Metals | SponsoredThe Best Energy Stocks to Buy NowWith recent disruptions in the international energy markets, there has been a renewed attention on public ener...MarketBeat$19 for a FULL YEAR of stock picks?!Invest in Musk's AI Play With Just $100 You don't need deep pockets to ride the next wave of AI wealth. ...Behind the Markets | Sponsored7 Stocks on Track for Dividend Increases in First Half of 2025 In relative terms, dividend stocks have underperformed the market. For example, the SPDR Portfolio S&P 5...MarketBeatWhite House to reset Social Security?Elon Musk's parting DOGE gift looks set to shock America... A single announcement by July 22nd could soon b...Altimetry | Sponsored20 Stocks Analysts Won't Stop UpgradingAs you know, a single upgrade from a Wall Street analyst probably won't be a major game-changer for any single...MarketBeat