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.

Amplify Snack Brands Inc Stock Skyrockets on Hersey Deal

Amplify Snack (BETR) stock was up today on news of a deal that will have it being acquired by Hershey (HSY) for $12 per share.

Negative Earnings Visibility Make Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA) a Strong Sell

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (NYSE:TEVA) is a $16.3 billion in market value constituent of the Pharmaceuticals GICS industry group where the current Portfolio Grader ranking for TEVA puts it 128 among the 135 companies in this industry group, a spot that is well below-average. TEVA is ranked squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 745 among the 782 companies in the sector and number 4,422 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Lackluster Industry Group Rank Restrict Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI) Rating

The current recommendation of Hold for Sirius XM Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:SIRI) is the result of using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing methodology. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking SIRI has had from Portfolio Grader for 2 months.

Analytics for Earnings Growth Drive Ranking of Oracle (ORCL) to Buy

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) a Buy. Using Louis Navellier's investing methods, this analytical tool researches stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative metrics. ORCL has been upgraded from a Hold to a Buy in the last week.

What Ford Motor Company Needs to Do to Keep the Rally Going

The F stock price has bounced over 20%, and there is some good news. But Ford still needs to show more to keep the rally intact.

Micron Technology (MU) a Strong Buy on Top-End Earnings Momentum

The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) is derived using Louis Navellier's investing approach and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking MU has had from Portfolio Grader for 9 months.

Microsoft (MSFT) a Strong Buy on Best-in-Class Earnings Visibility

Currently, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) has a Strong Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking MSFT has had from Portfolio Grader for 7 months.

Intel (INTC) a Buy on Superior Earnings Growth

Currently, Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) has a Buy using the methodology of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking INTC has had from Portfolio Grader for 2 months.

General Electric (GE) a Strong Sell on Funereal Quant Score

General Electric Co (NYSE:GE) is a member of the 7 company Industrial Conglomerates GICS industry group, which is part of the 555 company GICS Industrials sector. The market value of GE is $153.6 billion which places it in the top 25% of its industry group. Currently, GE is ranked 7 among the 7 companies in this industry group by Portfolio Grader; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 535 among the 555 companies in the sector, and number 4,521 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Flagging Quant Score Keep Ford Motor (F) a Sell

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) a Sell. Using Louis Navellier's investing methods, this analytical tool evaluates stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative metrics. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking F has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

CSX (CSX) a Buy on Robust Earnings Momentum

CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX) is ranked as a Buy using Louis Navellier's methods for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking CSX has had from Portfolio Grader for 2 months.

Vapid Quant Score Penalize Bank of America (BAC) Rating

Currently, Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) has a Hold using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

Why Crocs, Inc. (CROX) Stock Is Soaring Today

Crocs (CROX) shares were soaring on Friday as the company received an upgrade from analysts at Stifel. The stock gained more than 16% today.

Star Wars Porgs: Get Ready for Porg Mania!

The new 'Star Wars' film brings with it the anticipated monsters known as Porgs, and their merchandise is already selling like hot cakes.

Why Is Chicago’s Famous Rock ‘N’ Roll McDonald’s Closing?

Chicago's famous rock 'n' roll McDonald's (MCD) will be shuttering its doors for a remodeling and it plans on ditching the rocking theme.

Walmart, Target Drop Mario Batali Products From Stores

Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT) are dropping Mario Batali products from their stores following the accusations made against him.

Stifel Upgrade Sends Under Armour Inc Class A (UAA) Shares Surging

Under Armour Inc Class A (UAA) shares were upgraded by Stifel, sending shares surging more than 7%. The company has had a difficult year.

3 Earnings Reports to Watch Next Week

Investors of all stripes should watch these three earnings reports, as they impact stocks across the market as we head into the new year.

Longfin Corp (LFIN) Stock Skyrockets on Blockchain Deal

Longfin (LFIN) shares went gangbusters on Friday, soaring more than 200% as the company announced the acquisition of a blockchain company.