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Hot stocks are not about hype. They emerge when powerful themes, policy shifts, and capital flows converge. InvestorPlace analysts track fast-moving market narratives, especially in technology, AI, and infrastructure, to identify stocks drawing outsized attention and explain what is really driving those moves.

Metrics for Industry Group Rank Keep Immerison (IMMR) a Sell at recent price of $10

By Portfolio Grader
Immerison Corp's Sell recommendation is the outcome of a proprietary process of evaluation and produced results that were above average in 1 area: an economic sector rated above average in attractiveness; and produced below average outcomes in 5 areas: an industry group ranked below average in attractiveness, a ranking in its sector group that is in the bottom eighth, ranking in the company's industry group that is in the bottom eighth, analytical scoring that is near average, and a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is below average.

Solid Quant Score Make Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) a Buy at recent price of $117.07

By Portfolio Grader
The Buy recommendation for Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc is the conclusion of an analytical process that is proprietary which generated results that were above average in 4 areas: an economic sector ranked above average in attractiveness, an industry group ranked above average in attractiveness, a ranking in the company's sector that is in the top half, and a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is attractive; and produced below average outcomes in 2 areas: ranking in its industry group that is in the middle third-below average and analytical scores that are below average.

Apple Inc. Stock and Earnings Are All About the iPhone

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple's Q1 is shaping up to be one of the most important of the past few years. Concerns about iPhone X sales need to be answered - or AAPL's recent weakness will continue.

Anemic Industry Group Rank Hamper Cisco (CSCO) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
The Hold recommendation for Cisco Systems Inc resulted from an analytical process that is proprietary which generated outcomes that were above average in 1 area: an economic sector rated above average in attractiveness; and produced below average conclusions in 5 areas: an industry group rated below average in attractiveness, a ranking in the company's sector that is in the middle third, ranking in its industry group that is in the middle third-below average, an analytical score that is near average, and a mathematical computation of risk/reward that is average.

Comcast (CMCSA) Earnings Momentum Penalize Rating

By Portfolio Grader
CMCSA is rated as a Hold by means of the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The approach to fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 4 months.

Chesapeake Energy (CHK) a Sell at recent price of $3.88, on Shrinking Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks CHK as a Sell. This analytical tool evaluates stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative algorithmic. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking CHK has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

Stellar Analytics for Earnings Growth Make Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) a Strong Buy at recent price of $203.01

By Portfolio Grader
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's Strong Buy recommendation is the outcome of an analytical process that is proprietary and produced results that were above average in 5 areas: an industry group ranked above average in attractiveness, a ranking in its sector group that is in the top decile, ranking in the company's industry group that is in the top decile, a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is very attractive and an analytical score that is above average; and produced below average outcomes in 1 area: an economic sector ranked below average in attractiveness.

Is Under Armour Inc on the Verge of a Comeback?

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
UAA stock has come back 30% off its November low, but that doesn't mean Under Armour is actually on the real road to recovery.

For Electronic Arts Inc., Judgement Day Is January 30th

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Electronic Arts has been on an impressive rally after disappointing investors in 2017's fourth quarter. However, with earnings on deck, the strategy shifts.

The Oil Boom Buzz Is Back

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
A few low-debt producers are getting attention, but if you believe oil will hold at $65 per barrel, it's not too late to get into oil again.

5 Tech Giants Set to Report Earnings (And Rattle the Market)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Big tech stocks have been the primary motivators of the market's melt-up. But with options traders bracing for volatility -- either up or down -- nearly $200 billion in overall market value is at risk. Here are the five biggies to watch for:

Jackpotting ATMs: Hack Attacks Hit U.S. for First Time

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Jackpotting ATMs are hack attacks that began in Europe and Mexico, but have now been hitting parts of the U.S., taking 40 bills per 23 seconds.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Invests in ‘China’s Tesla’

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Alibaba (BABA) is one of two companies that has invested 2.2 billion yuan ($348 million) on Xiaopeng, which is known as the Tesla (TSLA) of China.

Look Beyond the Numbers For Facebook Inc’s Earnings Report

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook continues to grow at a rapid clip -- and yes, FB stock price has continued its run. But investors may want to be cautious. Mark Zuckerberg has indicated some major changes lately.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. Soaring on Keurig Merger News

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) stock was soaring today on news that it will merge with Keurig in a deal closing in the second quarter of the year.

It’s Time to Be Cautious on Bank of America Corporation Stock

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Bank of America still has an attractive business and valuation, investors should hold off on buying BAC stock at current levels.

Can Harley-Davidson Inc Stock Race Higher After Earnings?

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Harley-Davidson isn't having the best year, but analysts are looking for a solid fourth quarter. The worst could be behind it as HOG stock steers toward a better 2018.

Twitter (TWTR) a Buy at recent price of $24.27, on Superior Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
TWTR is rated as a Buy by means of the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The methodology for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. TWTR has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Panera Bread Recalls Cream Cheese Over Listeria Fears

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Panera Bread announced that it was recalling one of its cream cheese products over fears that it was contaminated with listeria due to samples showing signs of the bacteria.
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