10 Best High Volume Stocks to Buy Right Now

Market Outlook - Lori Calvasina from RBC Capital Markets predicts a positive market outlook for 2026, despite current market anxieties and a recent 5% dip [1][2] - RBC Capital Markets has set a 12-month price target for the S&P 500 at 7750, which reflects a 14% gain, although recent market rallies have slightly reduced the projected return [1][2] - The price target range is conservative at 7200 based on GDP forecasts, with a more bullish scenario reaching up to 8000 [1][2] Corporate Performance - Calvasina emphasizes a bottom-up consensus approach for analyzing corporate performance, suggesting that stock-by-stock analysis is more effective than macro-level predictions [2] - A 13% earnings growth forecast is considered reasonable, with the market expected to be driven primarily by the earnings environment rather than multiple expansions [2] - Current upward earnings revisions are described as healthy, although not as strong as during the summer [2] AI and Market Sentiment - Investors are seeking sectors where AI can enhance long-term productivity, despite some anxiety surrounding AI's experimental phase [2] - Calvasina noted tangible examples of AI benefits during the last reporting season, indicating a positive sentiment towards AI's impact on corporate performance [2] Hecla Mining Company - Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) has a high trading volume of 139.790 million as of December 19, with an average three-month volume of 21.168 million and 25 hedge fund holders [8] - The company recently announced a high-grade gold discovery at its Midas Project, yielding 0.95 oz/ton gold over 2.2 feet, including a high-grade intercept of 6.42 oz/ton gold [9] - Hecla's Aurora Project received federal FAST-41 Transparency status to expedite permitting, with a final decision expected by January 2026 [10] Plug Power Inc. - Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) has a trading volume of 141.751 million as of December 19, with an average three-month volume of 135.640 million and 27 hedge fund holders [13] - The company has commenced its first liquid hydrogen supply contract with NASA, valued at approximately $2.8 million, which will run through November 30, 2030 [13][14] - This contract marks Plug Power's entry into the aerospace sector, supplying high-purity hydrogen to NASA's Glenn Research Center and Test Facility [14][15]