Hot Stocks

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.

DryShips (DRYS) Dropped to Strong Sell at recent price of $3.59, on Dreadful Earnings Growth

The Strong Sell recommendation, which was recently downgraded from a Sell to Strong Sell, for DryShips Inc is the conclusion of an analytical process that is proprietary which generated results 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 its sector group that is in the bottom eighth, ranking in the company's industry group that is in the bottom quarter, an analytical score that is below average, and a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is among the least attractive.

Analysis of Earnings Momentum Make The Walt Disney Company (DIS) a Sell at recent price of $104.76

Portfolio Grader currently ranks DIS as a Sell. This analytical tool evaluates stocks with fundamental and quantitative analytical. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking DIS has had from Portfolio Grader for 5 months.

Eroding Earnings Momentum Downgrades Chevron (CVX) to Hold at recent price of $115.29

The Hold recommendation, which was recently downgraded from a Buy to Hold, for Chevron Corp resulted from a process of analysis that is proprietary which generated outcomes that were above average in 1 area: a ranking in the company's sector that is in the top half ; and produced below average conclusions in 5 areas: an economic sector rated below average in attractiveness, an industry group rated below average in attractiveness, ranking in the company's industry group that is in the middle third-below average, analytical scores that are near average, and a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is average.

Yamana Gold (AUY) a Buy at recent price of $3.12, on Solid Earnings Visibility

Portfolio Grader currently ranks AUY as a Buy. The methodology for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking AUY has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

Barrick Gold (ABX) Dropped to Strong Sell at recent price of $13.39, on Terrible Earnings Growth

The a Strong Sell rating for ABX is based on the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This analytical tool evaluates stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative algorithmic. The shares have been downgraded from a Sell to a Strong Sell in the last week.

Starbucks Corporation Stock Still Pricey as It Looks to China

SBUX is squeezing growth out of China.

Netflix, Inc. Stock Is Tied to an Uncertain Content Creation Future

Netflix stock is very expensive and it's long term vision is unclear.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc (TTWO) Posts Q3 In-Line Outlook

Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) reported on its fourth quarter after the bell, posting earnings after reporting a loss in the year-ago quarter.

Yum China Holdings Inc (YUMC) Posts Same-Store Sales Beat, Shares Fall

Yum China (YUMC) reported on its fourth quarter, reporting same-store sales that beat expectations, while earnings were also ahead of the mark.

Zynga Inc (ZNGA) Q4 Mobile Revenue Up 90% Y2Y

Zynga (ZNGA) reported on its fourth quarter after hours and renewed interest in its 'Words With Friends' franchise helped mobile revenue gain 90%.

Yelp Inc (YELP) Tops Q4 Revenue Expectations

Yelp (YELP) reported its fourth-quarter results after the bell Wednesday, which topped analysts' expectations in the earnings and revenue fronts.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Posts Narrower-Than-Expected Q4 Loss

Tesla (TSLA) reported on its fourth quarter after the bell Wednesday, posting better-than-expected revenue and a narrower loss than Wall Street expected.

Chipotle Stock Continues to Fall, But a Bottom May Be Approaching

Chipotle stock has dropped like a rock ever since the 2015 E. coli outbreak, but CMG is now rapidly approaching fair value territory.

Hasbro, Inc. Stock Impressed on Earnings but Needs More

Hasbro stock blew away estimates, but it may take HAS acquiring Mattel to bolster the company and HAS stock in the changing toy and retail landscape.

Cognizant Earnings: 10 Things to Know About CTSH’s Q4

Cognizant earnings for the fourth quarter of the year saw the company beating out Wall Street's earnings per share and revenue estimates.

3 Reasons Macy’s Inc Stock Is Gaining Momentum

It looks like a turnaround is finally on the horizon for M stock. The firm's real estate portfolio coupled with new initiatives will likely bring Macy's shares higher in the years to come.

Outstanding Analytics for Quant Score Keep Square (SQ) a Strong Buy at recent price of $41.61

Square Inc's Strong Buy recommendation is the outcome of a proprietary process of evaluation and produced results that were above average in 5 areas: an economic sector ranked above average in attractiveness, an industry group rated above average in attractiveness, a ranking in the company's sector that is in the top decile, ranking in its industry group that is in the top decile, and a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is very attractive; and produced below average outcomes in 1 area: an analytical score that is near average.

With Twitter Inc, Earnings Are Not the Story

Twitter COO Anthony Noto has left the company for SoFi, leaving it rudderless as it prepares to report a profit in its next earnings.

Wynn Resorts Stock Soars as Steve Wynn Resigns

Wynn Resorts (WYNN) stock was soaring today on news of CEO Steve Wynn' resignation amid accusations of sexual misconduct.