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.

Kinder Morgan (KMI) Dropped to Strong Sell on Negative Industry Group Rank

As one of the 170 companies in the GICS Industrial Services sector Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:KMI) is a component of the 54 company Oil & Gas Pipelines GICS industry group within this sector. The market value of KMI is $43.6 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader ranking places it 45 among the 54 companies in this industry group, a spot that is well below-average; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 146 among the 170 companies in the sector, and number 4,303 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

KB Home (KBH) a Strong Buy on Stellar Earnings Growth

The current recommendation of Strong Buy for KB Home (NYSE:KBH) is the result of 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 3 months.

Itau Unibanco Holding’s (ITUB) High-Level Earnings Growth Make it a Buy

Itau Unibanco Holding SA (NYSE:ITUB) is ranked as a Buy using the approach of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking ITUB has had from Portfolio Grader for 3 months.

Superior Earnings Visibility Metrics Drive Ranking of Infosys (INFY) to Buy

As one of the 327 companies in the GICS Technology Services sector Infosys Ltd (NYSE:INFY) is a constituent of the 115 company Information Technology Services GICS industry group within this sector. INFY has a market value of $38.4 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for INFY by Portfolio Grader places it 52 among the 115 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 140 among the 327 companies in the sector, and number 1,389 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Vapid Quant Score Restrict Delta Air Lines (DAL) Rating

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL) a Hold. Using Louis Navellier's investing methodology, this analytical tool researches stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative metrics. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

Quant Score Restrict ChinaNet Online Holdings (CNET) Rating

ChinaNet Online Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CNET) is a component of the 93 company Internet Software/Services GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 327 company GICS Technology Services sector. CNET's market value is $0.1 billion which falls in the bottom quarter of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for CNET puts it 67 among the 93 companies in this industry group, which is a below-average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 217 among the 327 companies in the sector, and number 2,454 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Earnings Visibility Hamper Comcast (CMCSA) Rating

With a $198.4 billion market value, Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:CMCSA) ranks in the top 10% of its industry group, Cable/Satellite TV, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Consumer Services, in market value. From the viewpoint of investment attractiveness, Portfolio Grader's current ranking for CMCSA puts it 6 within the 12 companies in this industry group; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 131 among the 259 companies in the sector, and number 2,431 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Adverse Industry Group Rank Make Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) a Sell

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:CLF) ranks in the bottom half of its industry group, Steel, and in the upper half of its sector group, Non-Energy Minerals, with a market value of $2.6 billion. From an investment attractiveness prospective, CLF is ranked squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 120 among the 150 companies in the sector; The current Portfolio Grader ranking for CLF puts it 18 among the 25 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position and number 3,470 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Quant Score Limit Citigroup (C) Rating

The current recommendation of Hold for Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) is computed using Louis Navellier's methodology for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.

Get Prepped for Earnings Risks

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Will Amazon.com, Inc. Really Buy Target Corporation? Yes!

Given commonality in customer base and Amazon's big offline retail push, Amazon is very likely to acquire Target soon.

AFLAC Incorporated (AFL) Stock Dives on Fraud Allegations

Aflac (AFL) is being accused of workplace fraud as the company has reportedly been exploiting workers with a high-pressure contract scheme.

Square Inc Remains a ‘Right Stock, Wrong Time’ Story

There's not one thing wrong with the company. If you're interested in Square stock though, you may not want to buy-in just yet.

Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN) Shares Pop on More Going Private Talk

Nordstrom (JWN) said it is still considering going private this year, but there's a number of obstacles it will have to cross before it does.

Microsoft Corporation Stock Keeps Going up, but $90 Looks Like a Peak

Microsoft stock has been soaring thanks to its booming cloud business, but the stock is fairly valued around $90.

3 Best Stock Charts for Friday: Fifth Third Bancorp, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup

The best stock charts on Friday belonged to Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) and Citigroup Inc (C).

No Need to Rush Into General Electric Company Stock

General Electric has rallied 11% so far in 2018. But don't worry, we'll likely get another shot at General Electric stock at lower prices.

Super Bowl 2018 Halftime Show: Who Is Performing?

The Super Bowl 2018 halftime show is less than a month away and we have found out who will be performing. Someone's making a huge comeback.

Why GameStop Corp. Stock Is Plunging Today

GameStop (GME) stock took a hard hit today following the release of its holiday sales update for 2017 and a guidance update.