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.

Stock of Humana (HUM) Keeps Strong Buy Rating

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

Stock of Express Scripts (ESRX) Ranked a Sell

Express Scripts Holdings Co (NASDAQ:ESRX) is ranked as a Sell using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. ESRX has maintained this ranking for 11 months.

Buy Ranking for Exelon (EXC) Stock Kept

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

Sell Ranking on Public Storage (PSA) Shares Extended

Currently, Public Storage Inc (NYSE:PSA) has a Sell using the methods of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. PSA has maintained this ranking for 2 months.

Buy Recommendation on Crown Castle International (CCI) Stock Extended

Currently, Crown Castle International Corp (NYSE:CCI) has a Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. CCI has maintained this ranking for 2 months.

Macarthur Foundation: 24 Genius Grants Recipients for 2017

The Macarthur Foundation has announced the recipients of the Genius Grants for 2017 and they come from all walks of life.

How Legal Is Bitcoin Anyway?

Bitcoin prices rose as South Korea and Japan stepped in to replace fleeing Chinese traders, and U.S. banks talked up the market.

Can eSports Power Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) Stock to New Highs?

Red-hot ATVI stock has cooled off recently, and with good reason. Activision's growth story is promising, but expectations seem too high.

National Grid (NGG) Stock Retains Hold Recommendation

Currently, National Grid Plc (NYSE:NGG) has a Hold 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 NGG has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

Concerns About Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Much Ado About Nothing… So Far

Tesla's production delays won't kill Tesla stock (TSLA). Realizing that a self-driving future means people won't buy many fancy cars will.

Strong Buy Ranking for Cigna (CI) Kept

Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) is ranked as a Strong Buy using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. CI has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Last Leonardo da Vinci Painting Expected to Sell for $100 Million at Auction

The last Leonardo da Vinci painting, the 'Salvator Mundi', is going to go up for auction and it is expected to go for $100 million.

Dominion Energy (D) Stock Upgraded to Buy from a Hold

The current recommendation of Buy for Dominion Energy Inc (NYSE:D) is computed using Louis Navellier's investing approach and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. 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.

Southern Co’s (SO) Sell Recommendation Remains in Place

Southern Co (NYSE:SO) is ranked as a Sell using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking SO has had from Portfolio Grader for 3 months.

Strong Sell Rating on Simon Property Group (SPG) Shares Kept

The current recommendation of Strong Sell for Simon Property Group Inc (NYSE:SPG) has been derived by using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing approach. SPG has maintained this ranking for 5 months.

Strong Buy Ranking on Anthem (ANTM) Shares Affirmed

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Anthem Inc (NYSE:ANTM) a Strong Buy. The methods for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool, developed by Louis Navellier researches and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking ANTM has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

Time Inc (TIME) to Publish Fewer Issues of Fortune, Sports Illustrated

Time (TIME) is struggling with print media and will be publishing fewer copies and issues of certain magazines as a result.

Aetna (AET) Shares Raised to Strong Buy from a Buy

The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Aetna Inc (NYSE:AET) has been derived by using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his 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.

Buy Rating for Duke Energy (DUK) Remains in Place

The current recommendation of Buy for Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) 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.