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.

Improving Quant Score Metrics Drive Ranking of Novartis AG (NVS) to Buy

The current recommendation of Buy for Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) has been derived by using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. The shares have been upgraded from a Hold to a Buy in the last week.

Mashable Sold for $50 Million to Ziff Davis

A recent report claims that Mashable has been sold to Ziff Davis for $50 million, which is far below the company's valuation in 2016.

Pfizer (PFE) a Hold on Pallid Sales Growth

Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) is a $209.7 billion in market value component of the Pharmaceuticals GICS industry group where the ranking for PFE by Portfolio Grader places it 44 among the 132 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half. PFE is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 286 among the 782 companies in the sector and number 1,779 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

3 Earnings Reports to Watch Before Thanksgiving

Short weeks are relatively quiet but there are a few earnings reports to watch next week. Here's what's on the earnings calendar.

Sagging Industry Group Rank Make AT&T (T) a Sell

AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) is ranked as a Sell using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing system. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking T has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

Foot Locker, Inc. Stock Surges on Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Foot Locker (FL) stock was flying high on Friday after it beat earnings per share and revenue estimates for the third quarter of 2017.

Cracks Are Showing in Chesapeake Energy Corporation Stock Price

The CHK stock price has been stuck below $4, despite some help from higher oil prices. Debt and execution concerns need to be resolved.

Robust Quant Score Metrics Drive Upgrade of China Mobile (CHL) to Buy

Portfolio Grader currently ranks China Mobile Ltd (NYSE:CHL) a Buy. With unique fundamental and quantitative metrics developed by Louis Navellier, this analytical tool evaluates nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. The shares have been upgraded from a Hold to a Buy in the last week.

Sales Growth Make Chevron (CVX) a Buy

Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX) is one of 290 companies within the Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 363 company GICS Energy sector. CVX's market value is $222.6 billion which places it in the top 10% of its industry group. Currently, the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking places it 51 among the 290 companies in this industry group, placing it among the leaders; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 58 among the 363 companies in the sector, and number 1,174 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Stock Skyrocket on Killer Q3

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) stock was skyrocketing on Friday following a stellar earnings report for the third quarter of the year.

Pallid Industry Group Rank Penalize Exxon Mobil (XOM) Rating

The current recommendation of Hold for Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM) has been derived by using the methods of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

Blue Apron Holdings Inc Stock Is on Its Way to the Bottom

Short sellers are hounding APRN stock and sentiment is universally negative. Will it be enough to finally power a rally for one of the year's worst IPOs?

Johnson & Johnson’s (JNJ) Healthy Quant Score Keep it a Buy

Johnson & Johnson Co (NYSE:JNJ) is ranked as a Buy 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 JNJ has had from Portfolio Grader for 8 months.

Why It’s Time to Put Pfizer Inc. Stock on Your Watchlist

Pfizer may not be a great company now, but it may be a great company again soon. Time to put PFE stock on your watchlist.

Why Investors Should Hold Off on Buying BP plc (ADR) Stock

The BP stock price is up as it sees higher crude prices and lower fines, but BP stock needs a lower dividend and higher natural gas prices.

There Are No Guarantees for Amazon.com, Inc. Stock

No company is perfect, not even Amazon.com. Investors need to remember that as AMZN stock rises to new heights.

Facebook Inc Stock Can Still Deliver Value, Even at These Levels

Although the FB stock price is rapidly approaching the $200 level, investors will find confidence in its dominant fundamentals.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) Dips on in-Line Profit, Buys Outward, Inc.

Williams-Sonoma (WSM) posted third-quarter earnings that met expectations after hours, while also announcing the acquisition of Outward, Inc.

Splunk Inc (SPLK) Shares Skyrockets on 34% Revenue Increase

Splunk (SPLK) had a strong quarter that sent its stock rising more than 10% after hours, with revenue surging 34% compared to the year-ago.