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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.

Poor Industry Group Rank Make General Electric (GE) a Strong Sell at recent price of $14.82

By Portfolio Grader
General Electric Co's Strong Sell recommendation is a result of a process of analysis that is proprietary and produced conclusions that were below average results in 4 areas: a ranking in its sector group that is in the bottom eighth, ranking in its industry group that is in the bottom eighth, analytical scores that are well below average, and a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is among the least attractive; and produced above average in 2 areas: an economic sector rated above average in attractiveness, and an industry group rated above average in attractiveness.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Is Muddying Its Own Waters

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
One core attraction of BABA stock is the sheer number of things Alibaba Group Holding has on its plate. Too many ventures that could end up being distractions is also one of BABA's biggest liabilities. If the company delves too deeply into data mining for its own sake, it could also hurt BABA stock.

Rating on First Data (FDC) Stock Reduced to Sell at recent price of $16.32

By Portfolio Grader
The Sell recommendation, which was recently downgraded from a Hold to Sell, for First Data Corp resulted from a proprietary process of evaluation which generated outcomes that were below average in 4 areas: a ranking in the company's sector that is in the bottom quarter, ranking in its industry group that is in the bottom quarter, analytical scoring that is near average, and a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is below average; and produced above average in 2 areas: an economic sector rated above average in attractiveness, and an industry group ranked above average in attractiveness.

Freeport-McMoRan’s (FCX) Strong Earnings Growth Make it a Buy at recent price of $17.57

By Portfolio Grader
The a Buy rating for FCX is based on the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The system for investing incorporated in this analytical tool researches and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week from a fundamental and quantitative perspective. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.

Sinking Earnings Growth Keep Ford Motor (F) a Sell at recent price of $10.7

By Portfolio Grader
The Sell recommendation for Ford Motor Company is the outcome of a process of analysis that is proprietary which generated conclusions that were above average in 3 areas: an economic sector rated above average in attractiveness, an industry group ranked above average in attractiveness, and analytical scores that are near average; and produced below average results in 3 areas: a ranking in its sector group that is in the bottom quarter, ranking in the company's industry group that is in the bottom quarter, and a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is unattractive.

Improving Analytics Upgrade of CSRA, Inc. (CSRA) to Hold at recent price of $40.39

By Portfolio Grader
CSRA is rated as a Hold by means of the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The methodology for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool researches and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. The shares have been upgraded from a Sell to a Hold in the last week.

Uh Oh… Apple Inc.’s HomePod Doesn’t Have the Best Audio

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consumer Reports released test results showing Apple’s HomePod audio is not the best in the market. Sonos One and Google Home Max both outperformed Apple's smart speaker.

Comcast (CMCSA) a Hold at recent price of $38.54, on Pallid Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks CMCSA as a Hold. With unique fundamental and quantitative algorithmic, this analytical tool assesses nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. CMCSA has maintained this ranking for 4 months.

Negative Industry Group Rank Drop Chesapeake Energy (CHK) to Strong Sell at recent price of $2.85

By Portfolio Grader
CHK is rated as a Strong Sell by means of the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The methods for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool researches and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. The shares have been downgraded from a Sell to a Strong Sell in the last week.

CalAtlantic Group (CAA) a Buy at recent price of $53.12, on Solid Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
The Buy recommendation for CalAtlantic Group Inc is the outcome of a process of analysis that is proprietary which yielded conclusions that were above average in 5 area: an economic sector rated above average in attractiveness, an industry group ranked above average in attractiveness, a ranking in the company's sector that is in the top third, ranking in its industry group that is in the top half, and a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is very attractive; and produced below average results in 1 areas: an analytical score that is below average.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) a Hold at recent price of $11.68, on Anemic Industry Group Rank

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks AMD as a Hold. With proprietary fundamental and quantitative algorithmic, this analytical tool researches nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking AMD has had from Portfolio Grader for 3 months.

Poor Earnings Momentum Restrains Upgrade of AK Steel Holding (AKS) Shares

By Portfolio Grader
The Sell recommendation, which was recently up graded from a Strong Sell to Sell, for AK Steel Holding Corp resulted from a proprietary process of evaluation which generated outcomes that were below average in 6 areas: an economic sector rated below average in attractiveness, an industry group ranked below average in attractiveness, a ranking in the company's sector that is in the bottom eighth, ranking in the company's industry group that is in the bottom eighth, analytical scores that are below average, and a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is unattractive.

Avoid Walt Disney Co After Disappointing Q4 Earnings

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
While Disney's parks and resorts revenue was up, DIS stock is having too many troubles in other areas to trust.

Amazon.com, Inc. Stock Will Rise Above Market Jitters and Layoffs News

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon announced layoffs on Monday. That plus market jitters may have AMZN owners worried. Here's what you need to know.

Despite Growth, FireEye Inc Stock Is a No-Touch at Current Levels

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
FireEye Inc has been rocketing higher thanks to better-than-expected earnings. however, FEYE stock is right near heavy resistance, meaning it's prudent to wait for a pullback or buy on a breakout rather than taking a long position right now.

Vipshop Holdings Ltd – ADR (VIPS) Shares Skyrocket on Q4 Earnings

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Vipshop (VIPS) reported its fourth-quarter earnings after hours Monday, sending shares higher as revenue surged 27.1% compared to the year-ago quarter.

Peter Rabbit Movie Called Out for Food Bullying

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The Peter Rabbit movie is facing backlash following its first weekend in the box office for food bullying as the movie makes light of food allergies.

Snapchat Is Sapping the Youth From Facebook — Literally

By Regina Borsellino
New research predicts that Facebook is losing younger users even faster than previously expected -- and Snapchat is scooping them up.

5 “New” Tech Stocks Vulnerable to a Selloff

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Many tech stocks have experienced turbulence at the start of the new year, but these five stocks in particular could see some trouble soon.
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