Stocks that take a parabolic path higher have an undeniable allure. These are shares with explosive upward moves over a relatively short period. Of course, these are not easy to identify beforehand.

What's even more important is to determine whether a company is likely to have the staying power to succeed over the long term. No analyst can guarantee that any specific stock will take such a path. And some artificial intelligence (AI) stocks that made parabolic moves early in the decade faded in the last bear market.

However, stocks like Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) and Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) have strengthened their businesses since the last stock surge, increasing the chances they could return to their former glory. Let's take a closer look.

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