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.

Detrimental Quant Score Make Southwest Energy (SWN) a Strong Sell

By Portfolio Grader Dec 28, 2017

Southwest Energy Co (NYSE:SWN) ranks in the top half of its industry group, Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels, and in the top half of its sector group, Energy, with a market value of $2.7 billion. From an investment attractiveness viewpoint, SWN is ranked squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 338 among the 362 companies in the sector; the stock's current Portfolio Grader ranking places it 273 among the 289 companies in this industry group, a position that is well below-average and number 4,471 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Wait for the Sony Corp Stock Pullback Before You Buy

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 28, 2017

SNE stock trades at a 17x forward P/E which is not high for a fast-growing entertainment firm. Still, wait before buying.

Rite Aid (RAD) a Sell on Falling Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader Dec 28, 2017

Rite Aid Corp (NYSE:RAD) is one of the 172 companies in the GICS Consumer Staples sector, and a member of the 25 company Food & Staples Retailing GICS industry group within this sector. RAD's market value is $2.1 billion which falls in the lower half of its industry group. The ranking for RAD by Portfolio Grader places it 18 among the 25 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 151 among the 172 companies in the sector, and number 3,910 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Stock of Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Upgraded to Buy From a Hold

By Portfolio Grader Dec 28, 2017

As one of the 266 companies in the GICS Materials sector Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX) is a component of the 123 company Metals & Mining GICS industry group within this sector. The market value of FCX is $26.2 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for FCX by Portfolio Grader places it 55 among the 123 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 97 among the 266 companies in the sector, and number 1,481 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Here’s Why 2018 Won’t Be Kind to General Motors Company Stock

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 28, 2017

GM stock has gained over 20% in 2017. But with "peak auto" concerns ahead, and questionable long-term benefits from EVs and autonomous driving, 2018 trading at least will be a bit more choppy.

Sinking Quant Score Make Ford Motor (F) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader Dec 28, 2017

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) a Sell. Using Louis Navellier's investing methodology, this analytical tool assesses stocks by means of fundamental and quantitative metrics. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 4 months.

Apple Inc. Stock Isn’t Rotting, It Is Getting Sweeter

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 28, 2017

AAPL stock has a lot riding on the performance of iPhone X, but even if things take a turn for the worst in the coming months, Apple is worth holding on to for its long-term potential.

Why Investors Shouldn’t Bet on Lululemon Athletica Inc. Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 27, 2017

Lululemon has done a great job in dealing with the competition, but for investors, it is probably best to stay away from LULU stock.

Why Twitter Inc Needs to Stop Playing Politics

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 27, 2017

The recovery story for TWTR stock is stymied not only by slow subscriber growth, but also Twitter’s unnecessary political pandering.