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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.

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Shares Upgraded to Hold from a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX) is one of the 266 companies in the GICS Materials sector, and a constituent of the 123 company Metals & Mining GICS industry group within this sector. FCX's market value is $24.6 billion which places it in the top 10% of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for FCX puts it 61 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 116 among the 266 companies in the sector, and number 1,940 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Cisco (CSCO) Quant Score Restrict Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO) is one of 72 companies within the Communications Equipment GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 703 company GICS Information Technology sector. The market value of CSCO is $189.1 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for CSCO puts it 27 among the 72 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 427 among the 703 companies in the sector, and number 2,441 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Quant Score Restrict Comcast (CMCSA) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is ranked as a Hold using Louis Navellier's investing approach and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 3 months.

Low-End Sales Growth Make Chicago Bridge & Iron (CBI) a Strong Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co (NYSE:CBI) is a $1.8 billion in market value component of the Construction & Engineering GICS industry group where the current Portfolio Grader ranking for CBI puts it 29 among the 30 companies in this industry group, a spot that is well below-average. CBI is ranked squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 544 among the 555 companies in the sector and number 4,597 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Apple (AAPL) a Strong Buy on Best-in-Class Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is the result of using the approach of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking AAPL has had from Portfolio Grader for 7 months.

Another Food Issue Shows Why Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Stock Is A Sell

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Chipotle can't seem to move past the headwind which has crushed shares over the past two years, and that makes CMG stock a sell.

Despite Likely Near-Term Weakness, Tesla Inc Stock Is a Long-Term Winner

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
TSLA stock looks like it might experience some pain in the near term, but the long-term bull thesis for Tesla remains intact.

Target Christmas Eve Hours 2017

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Target Christmas Eve hours for 2017 will allow customers to do last-minute shopping incredibly late as they prepare for Christmas Day.

Apple Inc. May Be Intentionally Slowing Older iPhones After All

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tests seem to confirm that Apple slows old iPhones deliberately, validating consumer complaints. But it's not for the reason you think.

Walmart Christmas Eve Hours 2017

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart Christmas Eve hours this year will give customers one last chance to get in some shopping before Christmas Day. 

Why Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Shouldn’t Worry About Tencent-JD.com Deal

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite the recent Tencent-JD.com deal, Alibaba is still generating substantial growth which bodes well for BABA stock.

Why Walt Disney Co Should Reconsider ESPN Spinoff

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Disney now has the content to make streaming a success. Here's why it ought to consider spinning off ESPN from Walt Disney stock.

7 Stores Open on Christmas Day 2017

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
What stores are open on Christmas Day 2017? InvestorPlace has a list to help those looking to do some shopping during the holiday.

Winnebago Industries, Inc. Stock Sinks Despite Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Winnebago (WGO) stock was down on Wednesday despite the company reporting an earnings beat for its fiscal first quarter of 2018.

Lack of Transparency Makes Shopify Inc Stock a Risky Play

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shopify stock has plenty of counterbalancing pros and cons, but, ultimately, it may come down to transparency, which would be problematic.

Sprint (S) a Strong Sell on Adverse Industry Group Rank

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Sprint Corp (NYSE:S) has a Strong Sell using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing approach. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

Inferior Earnings Growth Holds Back Upgrade of Platform Specialty Products Corp. (PAH) Shares

By Portfolio Grader
Platform Specialty Products Corp. (NYSE:PAH) is a $2.8 billion in market value member of the Chemicals GICS industry group where the current Portfolio Grader ranking for PAH puts it 83 among the 96 companies in this industry group, a position that is well below-average. PAH is ranked squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 233 among the 266 companies in the sector and number 3,938 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Coinbase Halts Bitcoin Cash Over Insider Trading Probe

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Coinbase is suspending trading of Bitcoin Cash over an insider trading probe following major volatility just before its launch.

Nabors Industries (NBR) a Strong Sell on Cheerless Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Nabors Industries Ltd (NYSE:NBR) is a component of the 73 company Energy Equipment & Services GICS industry group, which is part of the 363 company GICS Energy sector. The market value of NBR is $1.6 billion which places it in the top quarter of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for NBR puts it 54 among the 73 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 308 among the 363 companies in the sector, and number 4,329 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.
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