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.

Anemic Quant Score Limits Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) Rating

The current recommendation of Hold for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA NV (NYSE:BUD) is computed using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. BUD has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Sell to a Hold.

Coca-Cola (KO) a Buy on Solid Quant Score

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) is ranked as a Buy using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing system. KO has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Home Depot’s (HD) Superior Earnings Growth Keeps it a Buy

Home Depot Inc (NYSE:HD) ranks in the top 10% of its industry group, Specialty Retail, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Consumer Discretionary, with a market value of $197.6 billion. From an investment attractiveness prospective, HD is ranked in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 66 among the 568 companies in the sector; the stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 5 among the 95 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders and number 638 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Nintendo Co. Doubles Profit Forecast on Strong Switch Sales

Nintendo is getting a boost from strong Switch sales that are expected to double the company’s profit forecast and boost NTDOY stock.

Procter & Gamble Co (PG) a Buy on Robust Quant Score

Procter & Gamble Co (NYSE:PG) is one of 14 companies within the Household Products GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 173 company GICS Consumer Staples sector. PG has a market value of $220.8 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. Currently, PG is ranked 4 among the 14 companies in this industry group by Portfolio Grader; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 54 among the 173 companies in the sector, and number 1,612 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) Shares a Buy on Quant Score

Currently, Wal-Mart Stores Inc (NYSE:WMT) has a Buy using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing system. WMT has been downgraded from a Strong Buy to a Buy in the last week.

Metrics for Quant Score Drive Ranking of Amazon.com (AMZN) to Buy

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is a $530.7 billion in market value constituent of the Internet & Direct Marketing Retail GICS industry group where the ranking for AMZN by Portfolio Grader places it 8 among the 31 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile. AMZN is ranked in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 125 among the 568 companies in the sector and number 1,274 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Is There Any Hope Left for J C Penney Company Inc Stock After Friday’s Massacre?

JCPenney has blown up following disastrous guidance. Is there any chance of recovery, or is JCP stock just too risky?

Ablynx nv Sponsored ADR’s (ABLX) Quant Score Makes it Buy

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Ablynx nv Sponsored ADR (NULL:ABLX) a Buy. Using Louis Navellier's investing methodology, this analytical tool assesses stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative analytical tools. ABLX has been downgraded from a Strong Buy to a Buy in the last week.

‘Hard Forks’ Will Hurt Bitcoin, Not Save It

Traders want a liquid Bitcoin that can act as a currency. Miners and speculators want an illiquid Bitcoin that rises in value.

Intel Corporation Stock: Not Too Late to Get In After Earnings Blow-Out

Even after blowing out earnings and rising 26% in three months, Intel is still cheap. INTC stock provides a nice dividend, too.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) Stock Isn’t Worth It Here

The GILD stock price today sits 20%+ above a three-year low hit in June. But the gains seem to have run their course.

Sherwin Williams (SHW) a Buy on Strong Quant Score

Currently, Sherwin Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) has a Buy using Louis Navellier's methodology for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. SHW has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Hold to a Buy.

Earnings Momentum Penalizes Ecolab (ECL) Rating

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) a Hold. Using Louis Navellier's investing methodology, this analytical tool researches stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative metrics. ECL has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Sell to a Hold.

Lackluster Sales Growth Limits BHP Billiton (BBL) Rating

BHP Billiton Plc (NYSE:BBL) is a $38.5 billion in market value member of the Metals & Mining GICS industry group where The current Portfolio Grader ranking for BBL puts it 74 among the 127 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position. BBL is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 133 among the 269 companies in the sector and number 1,951 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Robust Earnings Momentum Makes LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) a Buy

LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE:LYB) is a $39.3 billion in market value member of the Chemicals GICS industry group where the ranking for LYB by Portfolio Grader places it 29 among the 95 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half. LYB is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 96 among the 269 companies in the sector and number 1,414 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Praxair (PX) a Buy on Strong Earnings Momentum

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Praxair Inc (NYSE:PX) a Buy. The approach to fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool, developed by Louis Navellier assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. PX has maintained this ranking for the last month.

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Earnings Visibility Keeps BCE (BCE) a Buy

Currently, BCE Inc (NYSE:BCE) has a Buy using Louis Navellier's methodology for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.