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.

Quant Score Make Cellect Biotechnology (APOP) a Buy

Cellect Biotechnology Ltd (NULL:APOP) is ranked as a Buy using Louis Navellier's investing system and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. APOP has maintained this ranking for 4 months.

Gap Inc (GPS) Stock Hits 52-Week High on Winning Black Friday Weekend

Gap (GPS) has had a strong beginning to the week as the stock hit a 52-week high on Monday morning, as it's now selling for $30.10 a share.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) a Hold on Uninspiring Industry Group Rank

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:REGN) is ranked as a Hold using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing approach. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking REGN has had from Portfolio Grader for 5 months.

MLP & Strategic Equity Fund (MTP) a Sell on Flopping Earnings Visibility

MLP & Strategic Equity Fund (NASDAQ:MTP) is classified as a component of the 349 company Biotechnology GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 781 company GICS Health Care sector. The market value of MTP is $41.5 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader ranking places it 266 among the 349 companies in this industry group, a spot that is well below-average; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 618 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 3,808 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Shire (SHPG) a Sell on Flopping Industry Group Rank

With a $44.7 billion market value, Shire plc (NASDAQ:SHPG) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Biotechnology, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Health Care, in market value. From the vantage point of investment attractiveness, the ranking for SHPG by Portfolio Grader places it 216 among the 349 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 521 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 3,243 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Biogen (BIIB) a Hold on Poor Sales Growth

Biogen Inc (NASDAQ:BIIB) is ranked as a Hold using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. BIIB has maintained this ranking for 2 months.

Lowes (LOW) Sales Growth Limit Rating

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Lowes Companies (NYSE:LOW) a Hold. With unique fundamental and quantitative metrics developed by Louis Navellier, this analytical tool evaluates nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. LOW has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Buy to a Hold.

Time Warner (TWX) a Hold on Feeble Earnings Growth

Currently, Time Warner Inc (NYSE:TWX) has a Hold using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. TWX has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Buy to a Hold.

Costco Wholesale (COST) a Buy on Strong Quant Score

The current recommendation of Buy for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST) has been derived by using Louis Navellier's investing methodology and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. COST has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Hold to a Buy.

Analysis of Sales Growth Make Starbucks (SBUX) a Sell

Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX) is ranked as a Sell using the system of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking SBUX has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

Why Skechers USA Inc (SKX) Stock Is Moving Today

Skechers (SKX) shares have been rising as the stock has experienced heavy volume, while investors have changed their stake on the company.

39 J Crew Stores Closing By January 2018’s End

A number of J Crew stores closing by the end of January 2018 won't make for happy holidays with those employees this Christmas season.

Charter Communications (CHTR) Earnings Growth Limit Rating

The current recommendation of Hold for Charter Communications Inc (NASDAQ:CHTR) is derived 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.

Here’s Who Amazon.com, Inc. Could Go After Next

Amazon will not go on a shopping spree, but may make a strategic acquisition to benefit AMZN stock.

4 Retail Stocks on Santa’s Naughty and Nice List

Christmas is a big time for retailers, but investors will be happier to see some of these under the tree than others.

Celgene (CELG) a Sell on Slumping Quant Score

Celgene Corp (NASDAQ:CELG) is a constituent of the 349 company Biotechnology GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 781 company GICS Health Care sector. CELG has a market value of $82.3 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for CELG puts it 198 among the 349 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 477 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 3,032 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Why Roku Inc Stock Is Soaring Today

Roku (ROKU) stock was skyrocketing on Monday on a major price target increase from Needham & Company analyst Laura Martin.

Quant Score Keep Netflix (NFLX) a Buy

As one of the 568 companies in the GICS Consumer Discretionary sector Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a constituent of the 32 company Internet & Direct Marketing Retail GICS industry group within this sector. NFLX has a market value of $84.7 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. Currently, the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking places it 6 among the 32 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 92 among the 568 companies in the sector, and number 904 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Priceline Group’s (PCLN) Raised to Hold

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Priceline Group Inc (NASDAQ:PCLN) a Hold. Using Louis Navellier's investing system, this analytical tool assesses stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative metrics. 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.