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.

7 Stores Open on Christmas Day 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

How Investors Should Trade Netflix, Inc. Stock

While revenue and earnings are growing for Netflix, content costs are skyrocketing. However, a tempting trade is in play for NFLX stock.

McDermott International (MDR) Earnings Momentum Hurt Rating

McDermott International Inc (NYSE:MDR) is one of the 363 companies in the GICS Energy sector, and a member of the 73 company Energy Equipment & Services GICS industry group within this sector. MDR's market value is $2.1 billion which places it in the top quarter of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for MDR puts it 20 among the 73 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 157 among the 363 companies in the sector, and number 2,899 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Sales Growth Make JD.Com (JD) a Buy

JD.Com Inc (NASDAQ:JD) is ranked as a Buy using Louis Navellier's system for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking JD has had from Portfolio Grader for 3 months.

Better Analytics Upgrade of Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) to Hold

The current recommendation of Hold for Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX) has been derived by using the approach of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The shares have been upgraded from a Sell to a Hold in the last week.

Why There’s a Lot of Volatility Coming for Roku Inc Stock

The short interest in ROKU stock has reached sky-high levels, setting the stage for a very big rally or a very big meltdown for Roku.

Vapid Earnings Visibility Limit Cisco (CSCO) Rating

Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO) is ranked as a Hold using the approach to investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. CSCO has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Sales Growth Limit Comcast (CMCSA) Rating

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:CMCSA) a Hold. The approach to fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool, developed by Louis Navellier assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. CMCSA has maintained this ranking for 3 months.

Chicago Bridge & Iron (CBI) a Strong Sell on Funereal Industry Group Rank

Chicago Bridge & Iron Co (NYSE:CBI) is one of the 555 companies in the GICS Industrials sector, and a member of the 30 company Construction & Engineering GICS industry group within this sector. CBI's market value is $1.8 billion which places it in the top half of its industry group. 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; 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 nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Apple (AAPL) a Strong Buy on Top-End Earnings Momentum

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a component of the 37 company Technology Hardware Storage & Peripherals GICS industry group, which is part of the 703 company GICS Information Technology sector. AAPL has a market value of $891.8 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 3 among the 37 companies in this industry group, putting it in the top decile; in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 33 among the 703 companies in the sector, and number 92 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Stitch Fix Inc (SFIX) Tumbles on Weak First Earnings Report Since IPO

Stitch Fix (SFIX) posted its quarterly earnings results after the bell Tuesday, reporting earnings per share that fell 71.43% year-over-year.

Red Hat Inc (RHT) Q3 Earnings Pop 19.7% Y2Y

Red Hat (RHT) reported on its third-quarter earnings of its fiscal year 2018, reporting earnings that increased nearly 20% year-over-year.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Quarterly Revenue Beats Expectations

Micron Technology (MU) posted its latest quarterly revenue results late on Tuesday, unveiling earnings and sales that topped expectations.