Hot or Not, Stock Market Edition: 11/25/2025

Happy Tuesday. Here are some of the top (and bottom) calls from our Zen Ratings system:

• Hot: Lockheed Martin (LMT) rides defense tailwinds and AI partnerships; Viatris (VTRS) gets upgraded on pharma momentum
• Not: Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) faces crypto volatility headwinds; WaterBridge Infrastructure (WBI) stumbles on sentiment collapse

P.S. Speaking of hot, here’s a late addition to today’s list — our latest Stock of the Week. 

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🔥 HOT: Pharmaceutical player Viatris (VTRS) just vaulted from Buy to Strong Buy, and the stock is reflecting that confidence. Recently, VTRS has benefited from interest rate cut expectations and expanded commercial opportunities in its antimicrobial (yes, really) portfolio. A recently-expanded agreement with Sol-Gel could potentially double the commercial opportunity for one of VTRS’ treatments, signaling potentially meaningful revenue acceleration ahead. In addition to an overall A (Strong Buy) Zen Rating, Viatris earns solid Component Grades: Bs for both Safety, Value, and Growth. Right now, Viatris is a shining example of defensive pharma fundamentals with genuine growth catalysts. Right now could be an attractive entry point for income and growth investors alike.

🥶 NOT:  Infrastructure play WaterBridge Infrastructure (WBI)  just got downgraded from Hold to Sell, a move that coincides with an 11% drop in the past month. The stock is experiencing what looks like a complete collapse in investor sentiment paired with weak fundamentals across the board. Its Component Grade for Sentiment is in the bottom 10% of stocks we track, and it also has disappointing grades for Sentiment and Financials. Even though the Industry (Oil & Gas Equipment & Services) earns a B rating, WBI is currently ranked #40 out of 43 stocks in the niche — signaling better opportunities may be found elsewhere. WaterBridge's weak competitive position, deteriorating sentiment, and fundamental headwinds make it a clear candidate to avoid or exit.

🔥 HOT: Mega-defense contractor Lockheed Martin (LMT) just got upgraded from Buy to Strong Buy, and for good reason. Despite a 5% loss in the past month, LMT has caught a fresh wave of geopolitical tailwinds, including: 1) Recent contract wins and a $93 million U.S. weapon sale to India signaling robust demand for defense systems. 2) Lockheed just integrated Lagrange Labs into its supplier ecosystem to enable coalition AI interoperability — a move that enhances its competitive edge in next-gen defense programs. 3) It’s also worth noting that the 3D printed satellite market is projected to grow 27% annually through 2034, positioning aerospace players like LMT to capture significant upside. The company earns an A (Strong Buy) Zen Rating (96th percentile of stocks we track), with standout Component Grades including an A for Safety and a B for Value, suggesting solid fundamentals beneath the headline momentum. The combination of contract wins, AI-driven innovation, and a fortress balance sheet make Lockheed Martin too compelling to ignore for defense-focused portfolios.

🥶 NOT: Here's a stock that's gotten downgraded from Sell to Strong Sell — Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA). While some bulls point to Marathon's energy infrastructure investments as an AI-era advantage, the reality is bleaker: the company remains a leveraged bet on cryptocurrency volatility rather than a diversified tech play. MARA has tumbled hard, weighed down by its outsized sensitivity to Bitcoin price swings and deteriorating fundamentals. Not only does MARA have an overall F (Strong Sell) rating (see more Strong Sell stocks here), but it has dismal Component Grades — an F for Safety, and Ds for Momentum and Financials. The stock's technical picture is equally grim, suggesting severe oversold conditions that may not translate to a quick rebound. Verdict: Sell. Marathon Digital's fundamental deterioration and extreme Bitcoin correlation make it a speculative play best avoided by risk-conscious investors.

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