Hot Stocks

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.

Anemic Sales Growth Drop GNC Holdings (GNC) to Sell at recent price of $4.95

By Portfolio Grader
GNC Holdings Inc's Sell recommendation, which was recently downgraded from a Hold to Sell, is the outcome of a process of analysis that is proprietary and produced results that were above average in 1 area: ranking in the company's industry group that is in the top half; and produced below average outcomes in 5 areas: an economic sector rated below average in attractiveness, an industry group ranked below average in attractiveness, a ranking in its sector group that is in the third quarter, analytical scoring that is near average, and a mathematical computation of risk/reward that is average.

At price of $41.4 General Motors (GM) Upgraded to Hold from a Sell at recent price of $41.4

By Portfolio Grader
General Motors Co's Hold recommendation, which was recently up graded from a Sell to Hold, is a result of a process of analysis that is proprietary and produced conclusions that were above average in 3 areas: an economic sector rated above average in attractiveness, an industry group rated above average in attractiveness, and a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is much better than average; and produced below average results in 3 areas: a ranking in its sector group that is in the middle third, ranking in its industry group that is in the middle third-below average, and analytical scores that are below average.

Shares of Encana (ECA) Falls to Sell at recent price of $10.63

By Portfolio Grader
ECA is rated as a Sell by means of the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The methodology for investing incorporated in this analytical tool evaluates and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week from a fundamental and quantitative perspective. The shares have been downgraded from a Hold to a Sell in the last week.

EBay (EBAY) Upgraded to Buy at recent price of $42.14, on Strong Earnings Visibility

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

Sales Growth Make The Walt Disney Company (DIS) a Sell at recent price of $104.12

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks DIS as a Sell. The system for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool evaluates and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking DIS has had from Portfolio Grader for 5 months.

Metrics for Sales Growth Make CVS Health (CVS) a Sell at recent price of $70.11

By Portfolio Grader
CVS Health Corp's Sell recommendation is the conclusion of a process of analysis that is proprietary and produced outcomes that were above average in 2 areas: ranking in its industry group that is in the top third, and analytical scoring that is near average; and produced below average conclusions in 4 areas: an economic sector ranked below average in attractiveness, an industry group rated below average in attractiveness, a ranking in the company's sector that is in the bottom quarter, and a mathematical computation of risk/reward that is unattractive.

Chegg’s (CHGG) Solid Earnings Momentum Make it a Buy at recent price of $19.15

By Portfolio Grader
The Buy recommendation for Chegg Inc is the conclusion of a proprietary process of evaluation which generated results that were above average in 5 area: an economic sector ranked above average in attractiveness, an industry group ranked above average in attractiveness, a ranking in the company's sector that is in the top quarter, ranking in its industry group that is in the top quarter, and a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is very attractive; and produced below average outcomes in 1 areas: analytical scores that are below average.

Rating for Yamana Gold (AUY) Drops….. Weak Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
The a Hold rating for AUY is based on the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. With exclusive fundamental and quantitative metric based, this analytical tool assesses nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. The shares have been downgraded from a Buy to a Hold in the last week.

Can Brian Niccol Make Chipotle Stock Tasty Again?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chipotle hired away Taco Bell CEO Brian Niccol as its new leader, and CMG stock rose sharply in overnight trading.

Barrick Gold (ABX) Dropped to Strong Sell at recent price of $13.22, on Negative Industry Group Rank

By Portfolio Grader
The Strong Sell recommendation, which was recently downgraded from a Sell to Strong Sell, for Barrick Gold Corp is the outcome of a process of analysis that is proprietary which generated conclusions that were below average in 6 areas: an economic sector ranked below average in attractiveness, an industry group rated below average in attractiveness, a ranking in the company's sector that is in the bottom eighth, ranking in its industry group that is in the bottom eighth, analytical scores that are well below average, and a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is unattractive.

Should You Buy Weibo Stock After Earnings?

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Weibo's Q4 earnings show a company running on all cylinders. But regulatory risk and the Sina stake could rattle the stock going forward.

Weibo Corp Stays Strong, But This Rally Could Burn You

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Weibo, sometimes called the Chinese Twitter, showed explosive growth in its fourth quarter and WB stock rose.

The Western Union Company (WU) Q4 Revenue $40M Above Expectations

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Western Union (WU) posted solid fourth-quarter results after the bell Tuesday, including better-than-expected revenue, while earnings were below estimates.

Denny’s Corporation (DENN) Q4 Domestic Same-Store Sales Up 2.2%

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Denny's (DENN) shares were flat after hours as the company posted its fourth quarter results, which saw adjusted earnings rise 7.6% year-over-year.

Twilio Inc (TWLO) Beats Q4 Earnings Expectations, CFO Announces Exit

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Twilio (TWLO) had a strong fourth-quarter that saw revenue rise more than $30 million year-over-year, while the company's CFO announced his exit.

Fossil Group Inc (FOSL) Shares Go Gangbusters on Q4 Earnings

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Fossil Group (FOSL) had a fourth quarter to remember as the company's better-than-expected adjusted earnings sent shares skyrocketing more than 50%.

Baidu Inc (BIDU) Shares Surge as Q4 Revenue Gains 29% Y2Y

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Baidu (BIDU) reported its fourth-quarter results after hours, posting earnings and revenue that beat expectations as sales surged 29% year-over-year.

Is It Time to Buy the Dip in Microsoft Corporation Stock?

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Microsoft is overvalued, and MSFT stock might be under pressure moving forward as rates creep higher and equity valuations move into the investor spotlight.

Blue Apron Holdings Inc Stock Surges on Q4 Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Blue Apron (APRN) stock was on the rise today following the release of its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2017.
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