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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.

Quant Score Restrict Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI) Rating

Sirius XM Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:SIRI) is one of the 568 companies in the GICS Consumer Discretionary sector, and a component of the 93 company Media GICS industry group within this sector. SIRI's market value is $24.7 billion which falls in the top quarter of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for SIRI puts it 30 among the 93 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 249 among the 568 companies in the sector, and number 2,210 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Analytics for Quant Score Keep Rite Aid (RAD) a Sell

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Rite Aid Corp (NYSE:RAD) a Sell. With exclusive fundamental and quantitative metrics developed by Louis Navellier, this analytical tool evaluates nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. RAD has maintained this ranking for 3 months.

Oracle’s (ORCL) High-Level Quant Score Keep it a Buy

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) a Buy. Using Louis Navellier's investing methods, this analytical tool assesses stocks with fundamental and quantitative metrics. ORCL has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Hold to a Buy.

Micron Technology (MU) a Strong Buy on Best-in-Class Earnings Growth

Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Information Technology, with a market value of $47.6 billion. From an investment attractiveness viewpoint, MU is ranked in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 73 among the 700 companies in the sector; the stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 11 among the 112 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders and number 286 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

How Ending Net Neutrality Could Negatively Affect Facebook Inc Stock

Users having to pay social media fees could hurt Facebook stock as FB stock would likely have to lower ad fees due to less usage.

Earnings Growth Analysis Keep JC Penney Company (JCP) a Strong Sell

The current recommendation of Strong Sell for JC Penney Company Inc (NYSE:JCP) is the result of using the system for investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. JCP has maintained this ranking for 9 months.

Improving Earnings Visibility Analytics Drive Ranking of Intel (INTC) to Buy

Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) is classified as a component of the 112 company Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 700 company GICS Information Technology sector. The market value of INTC is $216.0 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for INTC by Portfolio Grader places it 49 among the 112 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 247 among the 700 companies in the sector, and number 1,273 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Poor Quant Score Caps Upgrade of Chesapeake Energy (CHK) Shares

As one of the 362 companies in the GICS Energy sector Chesapeake Energy Corp (NYSE:CHK) is a member of the 288 company Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group within this sector. CHK's market value is $3.6 billion which falls in the top half of its industry group. The stock's Portfolio Grader ranking currently places it 237 among the 288 companies in this industry group, a position that is well below-average; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 283 among the 362 companies in the sector, and number 4,016 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Outstanding Measures for Industry Group Rank Make Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) a Strong Buy

Currently, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) has a Strong Buy using Louis Navellier's methods for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking BABA has had from Portfolio Grader for 7 months.

Industry Group Rank Metrics Make AK Steel Holding (AKS) a Strong Sell

The current recommendation of Strong Sell for AK Steel Holding Corp (NYSE:AKS) has been derived by using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing system. AKS has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Net Element Inc (NETE) Shares Shoot Higher on $7.55M Private Placement

Net Element (NETE) shares were soaring as the company completed a $7.55 million private placement with a company that invests in blockchain.

Christian Holidays: When Is Easter 2018?

2018 is only just beginning and already there are people asking 'When is Easter?' Luckily, we have an answer to that question.

Why JD.com Inc Stock Has an Alibaba Problem

While JD.com is a successful business, it still get overshadowed by Alibaba, which limits JD stock's upside.

Hoda Kotb: 7 Things to Know About Matt Lauer’s Replacement

Hoda Kotb has been hired as the permanent replacement of Matt Lauer at 'The Today Show,' and she will now co-host it with Savannah Guthrie.

7 Funny New Year’s Resolution Memes to Post on Social Media

The new year is finally here and we're starting it off with a collection of New Year's resolution memes to share on social media.

7 Tech Stocks Chase Coleman Is Buying Heading Into 2018

Chase Coleman, the investor leading Tiger Global Management, is best known for his tech investing prowess. I highlight the technology stocks he's purchasing going into 2018.

Amazon.com to Buy Target Corporation? Actually, it Makes Some Sense.

Nobody should own TGT stock solely based on its acquisition potential. Then again, bringing Target Corporation under the Amazon umbrella isn't the worst idea.

3 Reasons Verizon Communications Inc. Could Be a Winner in 2018

Verizon had a lackluster 2017, as the competitive environment has remained tough. But things could get better in the new year, as the company should benefit from some of its major investments.

Why Netflix, Inc. Stock is Surging Today

Netflix (NFLX) stock was up on Tuesday following an upgrade and price target increase from Macquarie Research analyst Tim Nollen.