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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.

McDonald’s Archburger: 12 Things to Know About the New Menu Item

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
There's a new menu item called the McDonald's Archburger that is in testing in certain areas and it uses fresh beef that isn't frozen.

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $418 Million for Friday Drawing

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Mega Millions jackpot is now sitting at $418 million for its next drawing, which will take place on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018.

Power Ball Jackpot Hits $460 Million for Wednesday Drawing

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Power Ball jackpot is rising high and is now sitting at $460 million for its next drawing, which will be taking place later today.

Why Alphabet Inc Still Has Massive Growth Ahead

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor
Google stock is trading near its yearly highs, but it deserves to. Revenue growth will continue for Google, thanks to YouTube and mobile.

SCANA Corporation Stock Soars on Dominion Energy Deal

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
SCANA (SCG) stock was up Wednesday on news of a deal with Dominion Energy (D) that will have the two companies combining.

Analytics for Earnings Momentum Keep Weatherford International (WFT) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Weatherford International Plc (NYSE:WFT) is ranked as a Sell using Louis Navellier's investing system and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

Why Micron Technology, Inc. Stock Has Deep Compelling Value

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bulls are expecting Micron to soar after another strong quarter. Investors should have time to buy Micron stock before the rally continues.

Quant Score Restrict Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Sirius XM Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:SIRI) is one of the 568 companies in the GICS Consumer Discretionary sector, and a component of the 93 company Media GICS industry group within this sector. SIRI's market value is $24.7 billion which falls in the top quarter of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for SIRI puts it 30 among the 93 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 249 among the 568 companies in the sector, and number 2,210 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Analytics for Quant Score Keep Rite Aid (RAD) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Rite Aid Corp (NYSE:RAD) a Sell. With exclusive fundamental and quantitative metrics developed by Louis Navellier, this analytical tool evaluates nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. RAD has maintained this ranking for 3 months.

Oracle’s (ORCL) High-Level Quant Score Keep it a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) a Buy. Using Louis Navellier's investing methods, this analytical tool assesses stocks with fundamental and quantitative metrics. ORCL has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Hold to a Buy.

Micron Technology (MU) a Strong Buy on Best-in-Class Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Information Technology, with a market value of $47.6 billion. From an investment attractiveness viewpoint, MU is ranked in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 73 among the 700 companies in the sector; the stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 11 among the 112 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders and number 286 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

How Ending Net Neutrality Could Negatively Affect Facebook Inc Stock

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
Users having to pay social media fees could hurt Facebook stock as FB stock would likely have to lower ad fees due to less usage.

Earnings Growth Analysis Keep JC Penney Company (JCP) a Strong Sell

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Sell for JC Penney Company Inc (NYSE:JCP) is the result of using the system for investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. JCP has maintained this ranking for 9 months.

Improving Earnings Visibility Analytics Drive Ranking of Intel (INTC) to Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) is classified as a component of the 112 company Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 700 company GICS Information Technology sector. The market value of INTC is $216.0 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for INTC by Portfolio Grader places it 49 among the 112 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 247 among the 700 companies in the sector, and number 1,273 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Poor Quant Score Caps Upgrade of Chesapeake Energy (CHK) Shares

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 362 companies in the GICS Energy sector Chesapeake Energy Corp (NYSE:CHK) is a member of the 288 company Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group within this sector. CHK's market value is $3.6 billion which falls in the top half of its industry group. The stock's Portfolio Grader ranking currently places it 237 among the 288 companies in this industry group, a position that is well below-average; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 283 among the 362 companies in the sector, and number 4,016 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Outstanding Measures for Industry Group Rank Make Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) has a Strong Buy using Louis Navellier's methods for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking BABA has had from Portfolio Grader for 7 months.

Industry Group Rank Metrics Make AK Steel Holding (AKS) a Strong Sell

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Sell for AK Steel Holding Corp (NYSE:AKS) has been derived by using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing system. AKS has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Net Element Inc (NETE) Shares Shoot Higher on $7.55M Private Placement

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Net Element (NETE) shares were soaring as the company completed a $7.55 million private placement with a company that invests in blockchain.

Christian Holidays: When Is Easter 2018?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
2018 is only just beginning and already there are people asking 'When is Easter?' Luckily, we have an answer to that question.
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