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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.

High-Level Earnings Growth Makes UnitedHealth Group (UNH) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH) is one of 82 companies within the Health Care Providers & Services GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 782 company GICS Health Care sector. The market value of UNH is $204.5 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 6 among the 82 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders; in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 17 among the 782 companies in the sector, and number 148 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Quant Score Keep Brookfield Business Partners (BBU) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
With a $1,307.5 billion market value, Brookfield Business Partners Lp (NYSE:BBU) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Construction & Engineering, and in the top decile of sector group, Industrials, in market value. From the prospective of investment attractiveness, the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking places it 4 among the 30 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 114 among the 555 companies in the sector, and number 1,048 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

How Intel Corporation Stock Could Close Above $50 This Year and Then Keep Going

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor
Intel is enjoying tremendous success as demand grows for servers powering AI and data centers, and INTC stock is following in lockstep.

First Muslim Barbie Doll Wears Hijab, Inspired by U.S. Olympic Fencer

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A Muslim Barbie has been launched by Mattel (MAT), inspired by U.S. Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, who was in the Olympics wearing a hijab.

Whataburger Debuts Stainless Steel Yeti Tumbler

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Whataburger unveiled a stainless steel Yeti tumbler to promote the company's brand. It will cost fans $45.99 to keep their drink cold or hot.

7 Life Science Stocks to Buy Today

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
You should buy the dip in life science stocks because their long-term futures are assured. Here are seven to pick up today.

Stratasys, Ltd. Stock Gets a Boost From Upside Guidance

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Stratasy (SSYS) stock was up Tuesday on an update to its guidance for 2017 in its earnings report for the third quarter of the year.

Why Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Stock is Soaring Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Advance Auto Parts (AAP) stock was flying high today following the release of its earnings report for the third quarter of 2017.

Home Depot Inc Stock Rises, Falls and Recovers After Q3 Earnings Results

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Home Depot (HD) stock was on a roller coaster ride today following the release of its earnings report for the third quarter of 2017.

Dicks Sporting Goods Inc Takes a Hit Despite Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Dicks Sporting Goods (DKS) stock was hit hard today despite a positive earnings report for the third quarter of the year.

Why Alphabet Inc Stock Is a Sure Bet

By Luce Emerson, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investing has a large element of gambling to it and Alphabet Inc's Other Bets segment is rolling the dice -- and winning for GOOGL investors.

Vodafone Group Stock Surges on Raised Outlook

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Vodafone (VOD) stock was on the rise today following an update to its outlook for the year and a strong first half, as well.

CR Bard (BCR) a Strong Buy on Top-End Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, CR Bard Inc (NYSE:BCR) has a Strong Buy using the system of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 3 months.

Best-in-Class Earnings Visibility Makes Baxter International (BAX) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Baxter International Inc (NYSE:BAX) is a component of the 162 company Health Care Equipment & Supplies GICS industry group, which is part of the 782 company GICS Health Care sector. The market value of BAX is $34.9 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 7 among the 162 companies in this industry group, putting it in the top decile; among the sector leaders with a ranking of 14 among the 782 companies in the sector, and number 123 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Koninklijke Philips (PHG) a Buy on Robust Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Koninklijke Philips NV (NYSE:PHG) is a member of the 162 company Health Care Equipment & Supplies GICS industry group, which is part of the 782 company GICS Health Care sector. PHG has a market value of $36.6 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for PHG puts it 57 among the 162 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 241 among the 782 companies in the sector, and number 1,506 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Boston Scientific (BSX) a Buy on Solid Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) has a Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing approach. BSX has maintained this ranking for 2 months.

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) a Strong Buy on Top-End Sales Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Intuitive Surgical Inc (NASDAQ:ISRG) a Strong Buy. Using Louis Navellier's investing methodology, this analytical tool evaluates stocks with fundamental and quantitative metrics. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 8 months.

Exceptional Earnings Growth Metrics Raise Ranking of Becton Dickinson & Co (BDX) to Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Becton Dickinson & Co (NYSE:BDX) is the result of using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. The shares have been upgraded from a Buy to a Strong Buy in the last week.

Outstanding Analytics for Earnings Growth Keep Stryker Corporation (SYK) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) has a Strong Buy using the methodology for investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking SYK has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.
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