# 5 Hot Stocks to Buy Now: May's Top Picks With Upside Ahead

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Published: 2026-04-30T22:44:45+00:00
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## Resource

The AI boom is still going strong and there are still buying opportunities hiding in plain sight. MarketBeat analyst Thomas Hughes breaks down his top five stocks to buy in May, including some of the most critical players in the AI infrastructure buildout that most investors are completely overlooking. Get the free list of five AI infrastructure stocks where smart money is moving right now: https://www.marketbeat.com/y/FiveAI View Bridget's Buys here: https://www.marketbeat.com/bridget Video Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:18 Where the Market Stands Heading Into May 00:02:07 Stock One 00:05:42 Stock Two 00:08:42 Stock Three 00:12:06 Stock Four 📲 Text 'YouTube' to 68285 for FREE SMS breaking news alerts on top stocks. DISCLAIMER: MarketBeat's videos are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. We are not registered investment advisers, and nothing herein is a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or strategy. Investing involves risk—including the potential loss of principal—so always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed professional before acting. All opinions are those of the presenters and may change without notice. Presenters and MarketBeat personnel may own or trade the securities discussed. Past performance is not indicative of future results; any examples or case studies shown are illustrative and not typical. Some links or promotions mentioned may be affiliate partnerships that compensate MarketBeat at no additional cost to you. MarketBeat and its representatives accept no liability for any losses arising from reliance on this content.

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