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.

Earnings Visibility Make Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
With a $28.6 billion market value, Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Precious Metals, and in the top decile of sector group, Non-Energy Minerals, in market value. From the prospective of investment attractiveness, the ranking for FCX by Portfolio Grader places it 23 among the 60 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 49 among the 150 companies in the sector, and number 1,510 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

EBay (EBAY) Earnings Visibility Hurt Rating

By Portfolio Grader
With a $39.9 billion market value, EBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Other Consumer Services, and in the top decile of sector group, Consumer Services, in market value. From the viewpoint of investment attractiveness, the ranking for EBAY by Portfolio Grader places it 20 among the 57 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 99 among the 259 companies in the sector, and number 1,902 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Everything We Know About Samsung’s Galaxy S9

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
The latest Galaxy S9 rumors mark a key release for Samsung, which is likely to be a thorn in the side for Apple Inc.

Feeble Quant Score Limit Delta Air Lines (DAL) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL) a Hold. With unique fundamental and quantitative analytical tools developed by Louis Navellier, this analytical tool researches nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking DAL has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

Is It Time to Buy the Dip in Alcoa Corp Stock?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alcoa delivered a mixed fourth quarter, and that’s putting downward pressure on AA stock. Is it time to buy the dip?

Outstanding Earnings Momentum Makes Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
With a $480.0 billion market value, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) ranks in the top 25% of its industry group, Internet Retail, and in the top decile of sector group, Retail Trade, in market value. From the vantage point of investment attractiveness, BABA is currently ranked number 1 among the 14 companies in this industry group by Portfolio Grader; in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 1 among the 148 companies in the sector, and number 13 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

AFLAC’s (AFL) Solid Quant Score Keep it a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, AFLAC Inc (NYSE:AFL) has a Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing approach. AFL has maintained this ranking for 3 months.

What the Tax Windfall Could Mean for Apple Inc Stock

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple's repatriated cash gives the company a wealth of options - and a way to get its valuation over the vaunted trillion-dollar mark.

Celgene Corporation Stock Needs More Than a Juno Acquisition to Thrive

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Celgene faces big risks in buying cancer drug candidates. The drug may fail late tests, or it might not get its price past insurers.

Viacom, Inc. Needs to Merge with CBS Corporation in Order to Survive

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
The future of Viacom stock rests on whether or not Viacom and CBS recombine to create a competitive media giant.

Procter & Gamble Co Stock Isn’t Good for Anything but Its Dividend

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't expect any miracles from PG stock in 2018. The stock's only a hold if you're content with a 3.0% yield and little else.

Q4 Numbers From Schlumberger Limited Mean Little Compared to This

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Schlumberger's future depends on the E&P segment's production judgment. That's the question for SLB stock owners ahead of earnings.

American Express Company (AXP) Shares Dip Despite Bottom-Line Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
American Express Company (AXP) posted its fourth-quarter earnings and revenue, beating analysts' projections, according to Thomson Reuters.

International Business Machines Corp.’s (IBM) Profit Tops Expectations

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
International Business Machines (IBM) shares took a hit after hours despite the company's top and bottom line exceeding analysts' estimates.

3 of the Top Apple Inc. Acquisition Targets

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
It's highly likely that AAPL has its sights on at least one of these three companies. Here's what's going on with these Apple acquisition targets.

Why Do Whole Foods Stores Keep Running Out of Food?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Whole Foods employees are blaming Amazon (AMZN) for why stores are having food shortages since the e-commerce giant acquired it last summer.

If AMC Entertainment Is Sold, This Is Who Will Buy It

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Controlling shareholder Dalian Wanda may be under pressure to sell AMC, whose stock has been falling. Might Netflix swoop in with a bid?

Wage Increases Are Good for Wal-Mart Stores Inc Stock

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Walmart has increased wages and gone on a PR offensive. This long-term reinvention of the company should lift the value of WMT stock.

Will Legal Battles Finally End the Micron Technology, Inc. Stock Rally?

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Worrisome legal battles threaten Micron, but don’t automatically assume that the final nail is in the coffin for MU stock.
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