Hot or Not, Stock Market Edition: 02/24/2026
Happy Tuesday. Here are the stock stories we're following today:
- Hot: Defense contractor V2X (VVX) looks poised to outperform; electronics manufacturing specialist Jabil (JBL) is gaining momentum
- Not: Home appliance maker Whirlpool (WHR) is losing steam; lumber producer West Fraser Timber (WFG) is hitting a rough patch
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🥶 NOT: Home appliance maker Whirlpool (WHR) is getting left out in the cold. What's going on? 1) The company is reportedly shifting production to Mexico, drawing union backlash after announcing layoffs at its Amana plant in Iowa — a move that's raising questions about cost pressures and margin erosion. 2) Despite a recent 96% spike in volume to 3.75 million shares, the stock has barely budged, with sideways price action with weak momentum indicators. 3) The stock was recently downgraded to a C (Hold) rating, placing it in the middle of the pack of the stocks we track. It struggles with an F Grade for Sentiment and a C Grade for Financials, Growth, Momentum, Safety, and Value. The verdict? This one may not be worth pursuing right now. While Whirlpool may have some stability as a dividend-paying stalwart, the layoffs and production shifts suggest the company is still searching for its footing in a challenging consumer environment.
🔥 HOT: Defense contractor V2X (VVX) looks poised to outperform. A few reasons why: 1) The company was just selected for a seat on the Advanced Technology Support Program 5 (ATSP5), a massive $25 billion multiple-award contract that could fuel long-term growth in the defense space. 2) The stock has been on a tear, up over 30% over the past three months and recently breaking above its 200-day average. 3) The stock holds a Zen Rating of A and ranks in the top 2% of stocks we track in our 4600+ stock database. It scores particularly well with an A Grade for Growth and B Grades for Momentum, Safety, Sentiment, and Value. The verdict? Buy. V2X is capitalizing on rising defense spending, and this contract win could be the jet fuel it needs to keep climbing.
🥶 NOT: Home sales and subsequently the home repair market are still struggling to find their footing — and in related news, lumber producer West Fraser Timber (WFG) is cooling off fast. What happened? 1) Lumber demand is softening due to uncertainty in the housing sector.. 2) The stock has lost nearly 10% in the past week. 3) The stock was recently downgraded to a Zen Rating of F (Strong Sell), meaning it currently ranks near the bottom of stocks based on a 115-factor review. It struggles with a D Grade for Financials, Growth, Sentiment, and Value, along with a C Grade for Industry, Momentum, and Safety. The bottom line? With earnings deteriorating and the housing market still sluggish, there are better places to park your money than a lumber stock stuck at a red light.
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