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.

Novartis AG (NVS) Earnings Momentum Hurts Rating

Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) is a constituent of the 133 company Pharmaceuticals GICS industry group, which is part of the 782 company GICS Health Care sector. NVS has a market value of $200.9 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for NVS by Portfolio Grader places it 45 among the 133 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 297 among the 782 companies in the sector, and number 2,089 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Should Investors Heed the Warnings on Square Inc Stock?

Will Square's slowing growth and merchant processors being overvalued have an effect on the SQ stock price?

Quant Score Hurts Verizon (VZ) Rating

Verizon Communication Inc (NYSE:VZ) is a $202.0 billion in market value constituent of the Diversified Telecommunication Services GICS industry group where Portfolio Grader's current ranking for VZ puts it 22 among the 46 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position. VZ is ranked in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 36 among the 67 companies in the sector and number 2,025 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Improving Metrics Lift Ranking of China Mobile (CHL) to Hold

China Mobile Ltd (NYSE:CHL) is a $209.0 billion in market value member of the Wireless Telecommunication Services GICS industry group where the current Portfolio Grader ranking for CHL puts it 16 among the 21 companies in this industry group, a spot that is well below-average. CHL is ranked in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 47 among the 67 companies in the sector and number 2,949 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Anemic Industry Group Rank Hurts Pfizer (PFE) Rating

Currently, Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) has a Hold using the approach to investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. PFE has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Sell to a Hold.

Quant Score Keeps AT&T (T) a Sell

The current recommendation of Sell for AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) is computed using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. T has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Hold to a Sell.

Shopify Inc (US) Stock Is Not a Long Bet, It Is a Coin Toss

Shopify stock has bounced back nicely since Citron's Andrew Left called out the company. But I would not buy SHOP stock at this time.

Chevron (CVX) a Strong Buy on Superb Earnings Visibility

Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX) is a component of the 290 company Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 362 company GICS Energy sector. CVX's market value is $224.8 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 4 among the 290 companies in this industry group, putting it in the top decile; among the sector leaders with a ranking of 4 among the 362 companies in the sector, and number 185 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Why Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Is Done Being a Big Mover

The XOM stock price has been stuck in a range for several years now. And the company's diversified base means that's likely to continue.

Exxon Mobil (XOM) a Sell on Lousy Quant Score

Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM) is a component of the 290 company Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group, which is part of the 362 company GICS Energy sector. The market value of XOM is $352.1 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for XOM puts it 158 among the 290 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 181 among the 362 companies in the sector, and number 3,294 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Here’s Why Square Inc (SQ) Stock Is Worrying Regional Banks

SQ stock may be a little too overbought to handle right now, but after a pullback and before Square becomes a lender, this stock is a buy.

High-End Earnings Visibility Analytics Raise Ranking of Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) to Strong Buy

Johnson & Johnson Co (NYSE:JNJ) is a member of the 133 company Pharmaceuticals GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 782 company GICS Health Care sector. JNJ's market value is $382.4 billion which places it in the top 10% of its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 4 among the 133 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders; among the sector leaders with a ranking of 24 among the 782 companies in the sector, and number 273 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Needs More Revenue Streams Soon

With GOOGL stock price still flirting with the $1,000 mark, Alphabet needs wins beyond advertising to keep Google stock in the four figures.

Sirius XM Holdings Inc (SIRI) Stock Has Been Underestimated for Too Long

Sirius XM stock may be a little expensive relative to its slowing growth pace, but there's something not to overlook about the evolving satellite radio outfit.

Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock Is Ripe for Profit-Taking, Here’s Why

Micron is firing on all cylinders. But the boom won't last forever, here's the case for taking some profits now.

J C Penney Company Inc (JCP) Stock Has Failure Built in, Which Is an Upside

JCP is slowly making improvements.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Has a Golden Future

While BABA also strives to be a force of good, it remains in the world of business, for all intents and purposes, a force to be reckoned with. The future for BABA is limitless, but BABA will be focusing on five areas in particular, what they term, the “Five New” strategy: New Retail, New Finance, New Manufacturing, New Technology and New Energy.

Should You Buy the Apple Inc. Stock Dip? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Apple's absence of recent innovation and ongoing patent disputes are a concern. Meanwhile, AAPL stock looks worn out.

Netflix, Inc. Stock Investors Are Having a Deja Vu Moment With Price Hikes

The last time Netflix tried to raise prices, it was nothing short of a disaster. The current NFLX stock valuation could be too toppy for comfort.