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.

Why Proctor & Gamble Co Stock Offers Long-Term Value for Investors

Nelson Peltz can now pitch Proctor & Gamble management on splitting the company from inside the board room, making PG stock a long-term buy.

Lululemon Athletica Inc. Is the Right Stock At the Wrong Time

There's no denying Lululemon is making lemonade out of its industry-wide lemons, but that doesn't make LULU stock a buy just yet.

Expect Little in the Near Term From Activision Blizzard, Inc. Stock

The ATVI stock price is up 80% this year. However, the company's innovations and increased sales appear to be priced into ATVI stock.

Weatherford International (WFT) a Sell on Shrinking Sales Growth

With a $3.9 billion market value, Weatherford International Plc (NYSE:WFT) ranks in the top quarter of its industry group, Energy Equipment & Services, and in the top half of its sector group, Energy, in market value. From the prospective of investment attractiveness, the ranking for WFT by Portfolio Grader places it 33 among the 73 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 233 among the 362 companies in the sector, and number 3,637 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

GoPro Inc Stock Price Not Cheap Enough Ahead of Key Earnings Report

At first glance, the GPRO stock price looks attractive below $8 after a solid 2017, but the company still has a long way to go.

Deleterious Sales Growth Drop Energous (WATT) to Sell

Currently, Energous Corp (NASDAQ:WATT) has a Sell using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. The current overall Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has changed twice in the past month, which represents a greater level of change than is typical.

Sales Growth Restrict VEREIT, Inc. Class A (VER) Rating

Currently, VEREIT, Inc. Class A (NYSE:VER) has a Hold using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. VER has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Adobe Systems Incorporated After Big Year – 3 Pros, 3 Cons

ADBE stock rallied 70% in 2017. Can the company's growth keep up with its torrid share price?

Analytics for Quant Score Drive Upgrade of Vale SA (VALE) to Buy

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Vale SA (NYSE:VALE) a Buy. The system for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool, developed by Louis Navellier researches and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. The current overall Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has changed twice in the past month, which represents a greater level of change than is typical.

3 Hot Earnings Reports to Watch Next Week

RAD and WBA investors have different expectations out of earnings next week, while STZ looks to continue its hot streak.

Sub-Par Quant Score Limits Upgrade of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA) Shares

With a $19.1 billion market value, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (NYSE:TEVA) ranks in the top quarter of its industry group, Pharmaceuticals, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Health Care, in market value. From the vantage point of investment attractiveness, the stock's current Portfolio Grader ranking places it 111 among the 134 companies in this industry group, a position that is well below-average; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 671 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 4,040 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Pareteum (TEUM) a Hold on Uninspiring Quant Score

Pareteum Corp (NYSE:TEUM) is ranked as a Hold using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing system. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 4 months.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.