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.

Baxter International (BAX) a Strong Buy on High-Level Earnings Momentum

The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Baxter International Inc (NYSE:BAX) is derived using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. BAX has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Why I’m Not Buying Into J C Penney Company Inc Stock’s Turnaround Yet

JCP stock has bounced off its lows, but it will take more than one decent earnings report to restore faith in JCPenney's management team.

Quant Score Make Koninklijke Philips (PHG) a Buy

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Koninklijke Philips NV (NYSE:PHG) a Buy. With proprietary fundamental and quantitative metrics developed by Louis Navellier, this analytical tool evaluates nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking PHG has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

Campbell Soup Company Stock Sinks on Q1 Earnings Miss

Campbell Soup (CPB) stock took a hit on Tuesday following the release of its earnings report for its fiscal first quarter of 2018.

The Worst Is Not Over for TJX Companies Inc

Both the fundamentals and the chart of TJX Companies suggest that there's more downside coming for TJX stock.

Quant Score Keep Boston Scientific (BSX) a Buy

Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) is a $38.8 billion in market value member of the Health Care Equipment & Supplies GICS industry group where the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking places it 38 among the 161 companies in this industry group, placing it among the leaders. BSX is ranked in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 125 among the 781 companies in the sector and number 812 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Top-End Metrics for Earnings Visibility Keep Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) a Strong Buy

Intuitive Surgical Inc (NASDAQ:ISRG) is one of 161 companies within the Health Care Equipment & Supplies GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 781 company GICS Health Care sector. ISRG has a market value of $44.0 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 4 among the 161 companies in this industry group, putting it in the top decile; in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 5 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 40 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Beats Street on Hurricane Boost

Lowe's (LOW) beat estimates for the third quarter of 2017 thanks to customers buying supplies to fix their homes from the recent hurricanes.

Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) a Strong Buy on Stellar Earnings Growth

Becton Dickinson & Co (NYSE:BDX) is ranked as a Strong Buy using Louis Navellier's methods for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. BDX has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Buy to a Strong Buy.

Twilio Inc Is a Good for the Short Term, But That’s It

Go ahead and plunge into TWLO stock if you want, but if you do, just don't fool yourself into thinking Twilio is something it isn't.

Exceptional Earnings Growth Keeps Stryker Corporation (SYK) a Strong Buy

Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) is one of 161 companies within the Health Care Equipment & Supplies GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 781 company GICS Health Care sector. SYK has a market value of $58.1 billion which is in the top 10% of its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 14 among the 161 companies in this industry group, putting it in the top decile; in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 36 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 211 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Danaher Corporation’s (DHR) High-Level Earnings Momentum Keep it a Buy

Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) is ranked as a Buy using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing system. DHR has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Hold to a Buy.

Should You Buy Roku Inc Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

ROKU stock has already tripled since its IPO following a strong earnings report. Can the run continue, or will ongoing losses and rising competition cause Roku to fade to static?

Earnings Momentum Make Abbott Laboratories (ABT) a Buy

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) is a member of the 161 company Health Care Equipment & Supplies GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 781 company GICS Health Care sector. ABT has a market value of $96.7 billion which is in the top 10% of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for ABT puts it 31 among the 161 companies in this industry group, putting in the top quartile; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 95 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 606 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Banco Santander (SAN) a Buy on High-Level Sales Growth

As one of the 763 companies in the GICS Financials sector Banco Santander SA (NYSE:SAN) is a constituent of the 342 company Banks GICS industry group within this sector. The market value of SAN is $103.5 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for SAN puts it 82 among the 342 companies in this industry group, putting in the top quartile; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 195 among the 763 companies in the sector, and number 1,241 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Strong Earnings Growth Keep Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) a Buy

Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE:TD) is ranked as 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 TD has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

Earnings Momentum Metrics Restrict Medtronic (MDT) Ratings Upgrade to Hold

Medtronic Plc (NYSE:MDT) is ranked as a Hold using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. 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.

Quant Score Makes Royal Bank of Canada (RY) a Buy

Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:RY) is a component of the 342 company Banks GICS industry group, which is part of the 763 company GICS Financials sector. The market value of RY is $115.2 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. Currently, the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking places it 46 among the 342 companies in this industry group, putting in the top quartile; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 113 among the 763 companies in the sector, and number 736 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Uninspiring Quant Score Hurt Citigroup (C) Rating

Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) is a $188.6 billion in market value member of the Banks GICS industry group where Portfolio Grader's current ranking for C puts it 125 among the 342 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile. C is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 292 among the 763 companies in the sector and number 1,854 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.