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.

Wayfair Inc Stock Isn’t a High Quality Buy … Yet

W stock requires patience, as it carves out a compelling niche in the e-commerce market. Although Wayfair's valuation is not astronomical, there are better stocks to choose from right now.

Kinder Morgan (KMI) a Strong Sell on Low-End Quant Score

The current recommendation of Strong Sell for Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:KMI) has been derived by using the approach to investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. KMI has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Sell to a Strong Sell.

Apple Inc. HomePod Pre-Orders Start Friday, But Does It Matter?

The HomePod smart speaker will be available for pre-order on Friday, but at this point it may be too late for HomePod to become the next big thing for AAPL stock.

Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) a Sell on Sinking Earnings Visibility

Huntington Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:HBAN) is one of 308 companies within the Regional Banks GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 990 company GICS Finance sector. The market value of HBAN is $17.1 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for HBAN puts it 162 among the 308 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 669 among the 990 companies in the sector, and number 3,239 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Freeport-McMoRan’s (FCX) Superior Earnings Growth Keep it a Buy

Currently, Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX) has a Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

The Only Route To A Profitable Future for Twitter Inc Stock? Data.

If Twitter successfully pivots into the data licensing game, then TWTR stock could be on the verge of a multi-year breakout.

Is Tesla Inc Stock the Biggest Winner After the Latest Trump Bailout?

Tesla (TSLA) stock looks like the biggest winner in the solar tariff, as other U.S. companies are either broke or importing panels from China.

Industry Group Rank Analytics Keep Ensco (ESV) a Strong Sell

Ensco Plc (NYSE:ESV) is ranked as a Strong Sell using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. ESV has maintained this ranking for 6 months.

ChinaNet Online Holdings (CNET) Earnings Growth Restrict Rating

Currently, ChinaNet Online Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CNET) has a Hold using Louis Navellier's methods for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. CNET has maintained this ranking for 3 months.

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) a Sell on Sinking Industry Group Rank

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:CLF) is one of the 150 companies in the GICS Non-Energy Minerals sector, and a constituent of the 25 company Steel GICS industry group within this sector. CLF has a market value of $2.5 billion which is in the bottom half of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for CLF puts it 16 among the 25 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 117 among the 150 companies in the sector, and number 3,339 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) a Strong Buy on Exceptional Sales Growth

With a $470.4 billion market value, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) ranks in the top quarter of its industry group, Internet Retail, and in the top decile of sector group, Retail Trade, in market value. From the viewpoint of investment attractiveness, BABA's Portfolio Grader score ranks 1 among the 14 companies in this industry group; among the sector leaders with a ranking of 3 among the 148 companies in the sector, and number 42 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Yamana Gold’s (AUY) Healthy Earnings Visibility Keep it a Buy

The current recommendation of Buy for Yamana Gold (NYSE:AUY) is computed using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. AUY has maintained this ranking for 3 months.

Russian Sanctions Sound Bad for Microsoft Corporation Stock

Microsoft's Russian suppliers are facing crackdowns under tougher sanctions. What will it mean for MSFT stock?

Capital One Financial Corp. (COF) Shares Fall on Earnings Miss

Capital One Financial (COF) reported its latest quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, sending shares tumbling as its profit missed analysts' expectations.

United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL) Tops Q4 Earnings Estimates

United Continental (UAL) shares were dipping more than 4% despite the company's fourth-quarter earnings and revenue beat.

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) Down on Earnings Miss

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) shares took a hit on Tuesday as the company reported on its latest earnings, which failed to meet expectations.

Rating on Verizon (VZ) Shares Downgraded to Sell

Verizon Communication Inc (NYSE:VZ) is a $211.8 billion in market value component of the Major Telecommunications GICS industry group where the current Portfolio Grader ranking for VZ puts it 16 among the 20 companies in this industry group, a spot that is well below-average. VZ is ranked squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 55 among the 72 companies in the sector and number 3,092 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Low-End Industry Group Rank Make Validus Holdings (VR) a Strong Sell

The current recommendation of Strong Sell for Validus Holdings Ltd (NYSE:VR) is the result of using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing system. VR has maintained this ranking for 2 months.

Corporate Pay: How Tesla Inc Just Got Elon Musk for 10 More Years

Tesla (TSLA) is making sure that founder and CEO Elon Musk will stick around with a new performance award system and vesting stock.