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The stock market changes from minute to minute, and what’s hot today may not be hot tomorrow. Our expert analysts spot hot stocks that are heating up before the crowd swoops in to bid prices higher, and our journalists sift through the noise to shine a light on trending investments -- in spaces ranging from quantum computing to marijuana stocks -- to determine whether they’re actually worth your time.

This Week, Barrick Gold (ABX) drops to a Strong Sell

By Portfolio Grader
At $13.22, Barrick Gold (ABX) is a Strong Sell based on the latest stock market ratings, and comparative pricing of its shares.

Tripadvisor Inc (TRIP) Q4 Earnings Miss Expectations

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
TripAdvisor (TRIP) reported its fourth-quarter earnings results late Wednesday, which missed analysts' earnings expectations but beat revenue projections.

Marriott International Inc’s (MAR) Q4 Revenue Rises 7.3% Y2Y

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Marriott International (MAR) had a strong quarter that saw revenue rise more than 7% year-over-year and adjusted earnings topped expectations.

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Q2 Revenue Up 3% Y2Y

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Cisco Systems (CSCO) had a strong second quarter as the company's earnings and revenue beat analysts' expectations, despite being hit with a tax charge.

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) Q1 Adj. Earnings 3c Above Estimates

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Applied Materials (AMAT) reported its fiscal 2018 first-quarter results after the bell Wednesday, topping analysts' earnings expectations by three cents per share.

5 Tech Stocks That Crushed Earnings Estimates This Season

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5 Top Stocks With a Handsome Net Profit Margin

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5 Low Leverage Stocks You Will Love on Valentine’s Day

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Baidu Inc (ADR) Gets IPO Fever

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
BIDU stock had another strong earnings report. Baidu has been unloading its non-core businesses and focusing on AI, and has plans to file for a public offering of its video business.

Nike (NKE) a Buy at recent price of $65.87, on Strong Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
The Buy recommendation for Nike Inc is the outcome of a process of analysis that is proprietary which yielded conclusions that were above average in 5 area: an economic sector rated above average in attractiveness, an industry group ranked above average in attractiveness, a ranking in its sector group that is in the top half, ranking in the company's industry group that is in the top half, and a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is attractive; and produced below average results in 1 areas: analytical scoring that is near average.

Marvell Technology Group’s (MRVL) Healthy Earnings Momentum Make it a Buy at recent price of $22.32

By Portfolio Grader
Marvell Technology Group's Buy recommendation is a result of an analytical process that is proprietary and produced conclusions that were above average in 6 areas: an economic sector rated above average in attractiveness, an industry group rated above average in attractiveness, a ranking in the company's sector that is in the top quarter, ranking in the company's industry group that is in the top quarter, a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is attractive and analytical scoring that is near average.

Sinking Earnings Visibility Make Lending Club (LC) a Sell at recent price of $3.75

By Portfolio Grader
LC is rated as a Sell by means of the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The system for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool researches and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 3 months.

Can Microsoft Corporation Use Azure Stop the Windows Rot?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Azure is the star of the Microsoft show, with Windows and Office as practically afterthoughts for MSFT stock.

Kinder Morgan (KMI) a Strong Sell at recent price of $17.39, on Bad Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
The Strong Sell recommendation for Kinder Morgan Inc is the outcome of a process of analysis that is proprietary which yielded conclusions that were below average in 6 areas: an economic sector ranked below average in attractiveness, an industry group ranked below average in attractiveness, a ranking in the company's sector that is in the bottom quarter, ranking in its industry group that is in the bottom quarter, an analytical score that is below average, and a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is among the least attractive.

KeyCorp (KEY) Stock Raised to Hold from a Sell at price of $20.55

By Portfolio Grader
The a Hold rating for KEY is based on the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The methods for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. KEY has been upgraded from a Sell to a Hold in the last week.

Rumored AmerisourceBergen Deal Is Not What Walgreens Needs Right Now

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The reports of Walgreens Boots Alliance buying out AmerisourceBergen failed to move WBA stock...with good reason.

PepsiCo, Inc. Vows To Get Healthy, But It Still Isn’t a Buy

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pepsi has promised to cut added sugars in the varied offerings in its beverage line over the coming years, in keeping with consumer demand for more healthy choices. While Pepsico overall has a bright future, at current levels, PEP stock is still too expensive.

Helios & Matheson Analytics’ (HMNY) Healthy Quant Score Keep it a Buy at recent price of $5.43

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks HMNY as a Buy. This analytical tool researches stocks by means of fundamental and quantitative algorithmic. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking HMNY has had from Portfolio Grader for 3 months.

New Tax Law: What Does It Mean for Your Home?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the new tax law, Congress made significant changes to the tax code. And homeowners are looking at significant changes in their deductions.
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