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 Investors Shouldn’t Bet on Lululemon Athletica Inc. Stock

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

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

Rating for Tesla (TSLA) Falls….. Sagging Earnings Momentum

Currently, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has a Hold using Louis Navellier's investing methods and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. 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.

Outstanding Earnings Growth Keeps Nvidia (NVDA) a Strong Buy

The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) is derived using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing approach. NVDA has maintained this ranking for 11 months.

Sinking Metrics Downgrade Microsoft (MSFT) to Buy

As one of the 701 companies in the GICS Information Technology sector Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a constituent of the 142 company Software GICS industry group within this sector. MSFT has a market value of $660.1 billion which is in the top 10% of its industry group. The ranking for MSFT by Portfolio Grader places it 38 among the 142 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 166 among the 701 companies in the sector, and number 781 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Industry Group Rank Hamper JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) Rating

JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) is ranked as a Hold using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing system. JPM has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Buy to a Hold.

Intel (INTC) a Buy on Superior Earnings Growth

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) a Buy. The approach to fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool, developed by Louis Navellier evaluates and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. INTC has maintained this ranking for 2 months.

Industry Group Rank Restrict Alphabet (GOOGL) Rating

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is a $742.6 billion in market value member of the Internet Software & Services GICS industry group where The current Portfolio Grader ranking for GOOGL puts it 73 among the 129 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot. GOOGL is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 329 among the 701 companies in the sector and number 1,761 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Facebook (FB) a Strong Buy on Stellar Earnings Visibility

Currently, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) has a Strong Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing methodology. FB has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Citigroup (C) a Hold on Anemic Quant Score

Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) is one of the 761 companies in the GICS Financials sector, and a member of the 339 company Banks GICS industry group within this sector. The market value of C is $199.6 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for C by Portfolio Grader places it 123 among the 339 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 327 among the 761 companies in the sector, and number 2,323 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Amazon.com (AMZN) a Buy on Robust Earnings Visibility

Currently, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) has a Buy using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. AMZN has maintained this ranking for 2 months.

Apple (AAPL) a Strong Buy on Top-End Quant Score

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Technology Hardware Storage & Peripherals, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Information Technology, with a market value of $897.1 billion. From an investment attractiveness viewpoint, AAPL is ranked among the sector leaders with a ranking of 30 among the 701 companies in the sector; the stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 3 among the 37 companies in this industry group, putting it in the top decile and number 92 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

3 Things to Watch with Intel Corporation Stock in 2018

If you own, or might buy, INTC stock soon, here are the big things that are going to make or break Intel in the coming year.

As 2017 Ends: The Top 10 Richest People in the World

For the first time in 24 years, Bill Gates is no longer the richest person in the U.S. Instead, Amazon's Jeff Bezos takes the top spot.

Should You Buy Lululemon Athletica Inc. Stock in 2018? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

LULU stock looks set for a move to new all-time highs this holiday season. Here are three pros and three cons for Lululemon in 2018.

PayPal Quietly Plants Game-Changing Partnership With Acorns

PayPal & Acorns could be a match made in revenue heaven. That should help PYPL stock deliver plenty of gains over the long haul.

Microsoft Corporation Stock Is Back to Its Old Self

MSFT continues to dominate the cloud. And that's boosting MSFT stock fortunes and cash flows like the dotcom days.

AT&T (T) a Sell on Flopping Sales Growth

Portfolio Grader currently ranks AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) a Sell. The system for investing incorporated in this analytical tool developed by Louis Navellier assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week from a fundamental and quantitative perspective. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.

Earnings Visibility Make Ignyta (RXDX) a Buy

With a $1.5 billion market value, Ignyta Inc (NASDAQ:RXDX) ranks in the top quarter of its industry group, Biotechnology, and in the upper half of its sector group, Health Care, in market value. From the prospective of investment attractiveness, Portfolio Grader's current ranking for RXDX puts it 57 among the 351 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 139 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 800 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.