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.

Why Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) Stock is Moving Today

Kohl's (KSS) stock was on the move Monday following an upgrade from analysts at Telsey Advisory and some other news about the stock.

Visa Inc (V) Stock Produces Strong Growth, But at a Premium

V stock produces strong growth, although valuations could make AXP stock a more attractive option than buying Visa.

McDonalds (MCD) Strong Buy Rating Affirmed

Currently, McDonalds Corp (NYSE:MCD) has a Strong Buy using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methods. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.

Amgen’s (AMGN) Raised to Hold

Currently, Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:AMGN) has a Hold using the methods of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The shares have been upgraded from a Sell to a Hold in the last week.

Hold Recommendation for AbbVie (ABBV) Stock Kept

Currently, AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV) has a Hold using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing approach. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking ABBV has had from Portfolio Grader for 3 months.

PepsiCo (PEP) Maintains Buy Rating

Portfolio Grader currently ranks PepsiCo Inc (NYSE:PEP) a Buy. Using Louis Navellier's investing methodology, this analytical tool assesses stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative metrics. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking PEP has had from Portfolio Grader for 6 months.

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Retains Sell Ranking

The current recommendation of Sell for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is derived 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 DIS has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

Buy Rating on Philip Morris International (PM) Shares Confirmed

Currently, Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE:PM) has a Buy using the approach to investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. PM has maintained this ranking for 6 months.

Buy Rating on Comcast (CMCSA) Stock Extended

The current recommendation of Buy for Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is the result of using Louis Navellier's investing methodology and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking CMCSA has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

Sell Rating for Toyota Motor (TM) Retained

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:TM) a Sell. The system for investing incorporated in this analytical tool developed by Louis Navellier assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week from a fundamental and quantitative perspective. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 3 months.

Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Ranked a Hold

Currently, The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) has a Hold using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing system. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.

Stock of Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) Recommended as a Sell

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA NV (NYSE:BUD) is ranked as a Sell using Louis Navellier's investing methodology and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking BUD has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

Home Depot (HD) Hold Ranking Reaffirmed

The current recommendation of Hold for Home Depot Inc (NYSE:HD) is the result of using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. HD has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Procter & Gamble Co (PG) Buy Rating Reaffirmed

The current recommendation of Buy for Procter & Gamble Co (NYSE:PG) is computed using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing methods. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking PG has had from Portfolio Grader for 2 months.

Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) Downgraded to Hold

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

Buy Rating on Amazon.com (AMZN) Shares Remains in Place

Currently, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) has a Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. AMZN has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Hold to a Buy.

Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Is Grasping at Threads with Placed Purchase

It’s not exactly the most contrarian stance to be bearish Snap Inc (NYSE:SNAP), but it’s hard to see how management turns this ship around. The numbers point to a tenuous position in the social media marketplace—at best.

QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM) Stock Is not One to Buy on the Dip

QCOM stock has sold off in great magnitude, but the upside here seems limited given multiple forward-looking risks.

3 Things Working in Favor of Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Right Now

If you think INTC stock has been a little too hot of late to step into now, think again. Intel has only just begun a serious revenue ramp-up.