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.

QEP Resources (QEP) a Strong Sell at recent price of $7.87, on Bad Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
The Strong Sell recommendation for QEP Resources Inc is the conclusion of a process of analysis that is proprietary which generated results that were below average in 6 areas: an economic sector rated below average in attractiveness, an industry group rated below average in attractiveness, a ranking in its sector group that is in the bottom eighth, ranking in the company's industry group that is in the bottom eighth, analytical scoring that is below average, and a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is among the least attractive.

Quant Score Metrics Hold-Down Morgan Stanley (MS) Ratings Upgrade to Hold at recent price of $54.55

By Portfolio Grader
The Hold recommendation, which was recently up graded from a Sell to Hold, for Morgan Stanley is the outcome of a process of analysis that is proprietary which generated conclusions that were above average in 2 areas: an industry group rated above average in attractiveness, and a mathematical computation of risk/reward that is better than average; and produced below average results in 4 areas: an economic sector rated below average in attractiveness, a ranking in the company's sector that is in the middle third, ranking in the company's industry group that is in the third quarter, and analytical scores that are near average.

GrubHub Inc Stock Skyrockets on KFC, Taco Bell Delivery Deal

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
GrubHub (GRUB) stock was soaring today on news of a delivery deal with Yum! Brands' (YUM) KFC and Taco Bell restaurant chains.

Poor Sales Growth Curbs Upgrade of Mattel (MAT) Shares

By Portfolio Grader
The a Sell rating for MAT is based on the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This analytical tool researches stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative metric based. MAT has been upgraded from a Strong Sell to a Sell in the last week.

New Report Confirms: Holiday Apple Watch Sales Set a Historic Record

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Canalys released its 2017 smartwatch numbers. Apple Watch sales were up 54% for the year, with 8 million in Q4 alone -- a record for all wearables.

Strong Earnings Momentum Metrics Drive Upgrade of Kindred Healthcare (KND) to Buy at recent price of $9.05

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks KND as a Buy. The methods for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool researches and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. The shares have been upgraded from a Hold to a Buy in the last week.

Kinross Gold’s (KGC) Robust Quant Score Make it a Buy at recent price of $3.95

By Portfolio Grader
Kinross Gold Corp's Buy recommendation is the outcome of an analytical process that is proprietary and produced results that were above average in 4 areas: a ranking in the company's sector that is in the top quarter, ranking in its industry group that is in the top quarter, a mathematical computation of risk/reward that is better than average and analytical scoring that is near average; and produced below average outcomes in 2 areas: an economic sector ranked below average in attractiveness, and an industry group rated below average in attractiveness.

J C Penney Company Inc Isn’t Ready For Investment Just Yet

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor
JCP stock has been gaining momentum recently, with some analysts saying the retailer's turnaround is finally taking hold. But JCPenney's gains don't look sustainable in the long-term. Unless JCP can improve margins and start turning a profit, investors should continue to stay away.

At price of $21.13 KeyCorp (KEY) Raised to Hold from a Sell at recent price of $21.13

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

Deleterious Earnings Visibility Downgrade Corning (GLW) to Sell at recent price of $29.82

By Portfolio Grader
Corning 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 below average outcomes in 4 areas: a ranking in its sector group that is in the bottom quarter, ranking in its industry group that is in the bottom quarter, analytical scoring that is well below average, and a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is average; and produced above average in 2 areas: an economic sector rated above average in attractiveness, and an industry group ranked above average in attractiveness.

Rating of Goldcorp (GG) Shares Falls From a Hold to Sell at recent price of $12.76

By Portfolio Grader
Goldcorp Inc's Sell recommendation, which was recently downgraded from a Hold to Sell, is the outcome of a proprietary process of evaluation and produced results 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 its sector group that is in the bottom quarter, ranking in the company's industry group that is in the third quarter, an analytical score that is below average, and a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is average.

Nvidia Earnings Preview: Nvidia Corporation Stock Is a Buy, But Be Patient

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nvidia earnings come out on Thursday. And NVDA would be a buy if it were closer to $200. Despite being a leading power behind big change, investors should wait on buying Nvidia stock right now.

DryShips (DRYS) Dropped to Strong Sell at recent price of $3.59, on Dreadful Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
The Strong Sell recommendation, which was recently downgraded from a Sell to Strong Sell, for DryShips Inc is the conclusion of an analytical process that is proprietary which generated results that were below average in 6 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 bottom eighth, ranking in the company's 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.

Analysis of Earnings Momentum Make The Walt Disney Company (DIS) a Sell at recent price of $104.76

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks DIS as a Sell. This analytical tool evaluates stocks with fundamental and quantitative analytical. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking DIS has had from Portfolio Grader for 5 months.

Eroding Earnings Momentum Downgrades Chevron (CVX) to Hold at recent price of $115.29

By Portfolio Grader
The Hold recommendation, which was recently downgraded from a Buy to Hold, for Chevron Corp resulted from a process of analysis that is proprietary which generated outcomes that were above average in 1 area: a ranking in the company's sector that is in the top half ; and produced below average conclusions in 5 areas: an economic sector rated below average in attractiveness, an industry group rated below average in attractiveness, ranking in the company's industry group that is in the middle third-below average, analytical scores that are near average, and a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is average.

Yamana Gold (AUY) a Buy at recent price of $3.12, on Solid Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks AUY as a Buy. The methodology for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking AUY has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

Barrick Gold (ABX) Dropped to Strong Sell at recent price of $13.39, on Terrible Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
The a Strong Sell rating for ABX is based on the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This analytical tool evaluates stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative algorithmic. The shares have been downgraded from a Sell to a Strong Sell in the last week.

Starbucks Corporation Stock Still Pricey as It Looks to China

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
SBUX is squeezing growth out of China.

Netflix, Inc. Stock Is Tied to an Uncertain Content Creation Future

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix stock is very expensive and it's long term vision is unclear.
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