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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.

Comcast (CMCSA) a Hold on Poor Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 257 companies in the GICS Consumer Services sector Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is a member of the 12 company Cable/Satellite TV GICS industry group within this sector. CMCSA has a market value of $191.8 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. CMCSA's current Portfolio Grader score places it 6 within the 12 companies in this industry group; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 128 among the 257 companies in the sector, and number 2,441 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Boston Scientific (BSX) a Buy on Strong Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) is classified as a constituent of the 170 company Medical Specialties GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 656 company GICS Health Technology sector. The market value of BSX is $35.6 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for BSX puts it 64 among the 170 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 223 among the 656 companies in the sector, and number 1,662 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

MLK 2018: 6 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes to Post on Social Media

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
MLK 2018 is coming up in under a week, honoring the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and the vast amount of wisdom he shared with the world.

Martin Luther King Jr Day 2018: Are Banks Open on MLK Day?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Martin Luther King Jr Day 2018 is coming up and many work locations will be closed during the holidays. Will banks be open next Monday or not?

Apple Rumors Begin the Silly Season for Netflix, Inc. Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple Inc. has better things to do with its cash than overpay for Netflix, Inc., despite the attractiveness of Netflix stock.

What Should You Expect From Stocks in January?

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Historically, stocks usually experience a solid rise in January. Should investors expect anything different this year?

General Motors Company Stock Is a Buy on a Pullback

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Motors stock has been on fire. After a recent move higher, investors should pray for a pullback to buy in GM stock.

Coachella Marijuana Ban: Weed Is Legal in Cali., but NOT at Festival

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Coachella has announced a marijuana ban at the festival, despite the fact that weed is now legal in California for recreational purposes.

Is Energous Corp Stock the Real Deal or Just a Fake-Out?

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
WATT stock is worth keeping an eye on, as Energous Corp continues to prove whether it has what it takes to succeed with its innovations.

Walmart Organic Egg Lawsuit: Shoppers Claim False Advertising

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart (WMT) shares fell Monday as the company is facing a lawsuit over misleading claims regarding where some of its chicken eggs came from.

Starbucks Blonde Espresso Debuts Nationwide

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks (SBUX) is now offering Blonde Espresso drinks in the U.S. after a successful test run of the option in Canada last year.

Dunkin’ Donuts Menu Changes List: 10% of Items Dropped

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Dunkin' Donuts has announced a series of menu changes that will result in 10% of its items being dropped in order to streamline its services.

Is It Finally Time to Buy Under Armour Inc Stock?

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Under Armour stock has quietly rallied some 40% from its lows. And while more upside may exist, the company is too inconsistent.

Meltdown and Spectre Fallout: Microsoft Halts Patches and Intel Stock Falls

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Intel continues to battle the Meltdown and Spectre fallout hitting INTC stock, Microsoft has had to halt the security patch for AMD PCs.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Is the Richest Person EVER

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon (AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos is the richest person to have ever existed thanks to the increasing value of his AMZN stock.

Vipshop Holdings (VIPS) Earnings Visibility Hamper Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Vipshop Holdings Ltd (NYSE:VIPS) ranks in the top half of its industry group, Internet Retail, and in the top half of its sector group, Retail Trade, with a market value of $6.3 billion. From an investment attractiveness prospective, VIPS is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 67 among the 148 companies in the sector; currently VIPS is ranked 10 among the 14 companies in this industry group by Portfolio Grader and number 2,523 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Vale SA (VALE) a Buy on Strong Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Vale SA (NYSE:VALE) is one of 25 companies within the Steel GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 150 company GICS Non-Energy Minerals sector. VALE has a market value of $64.3 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for VALE puts it 3 among the 25 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 29 among the 150 companies in the sector, and number 871 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

The FANG Stocks Are Likely to Lag in 2018

By Larry Ramer, InvestorPlace Contributor
The FANG stocks -- Facebook (FB), Amazon (AMZN), Netflix (NFLX) and Google -- may be left in the dust by other tech stocks this year.

Twitter (TWTR) a Buy on High-Level Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
With a $18.0 billion market value, Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Internet Software/Services, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Technology Services, in market value. From the viewpoint of investment attractiveness, Portfolio Grader's current ranking for TWTR puts it 45 among the 94 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 147 among the 329 companies in the sector, and number 1,492 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.
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