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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.

Walt Disney Co (DIS) Tops Earnings Estimates, Misses Revenue Outlook

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Walt Disney (DIS) reported better-than-expected adjusted earnings results after the bell on Tuesday, topping expectations by 28 cents per share.

ConocoPhillips Had a Great Quarter, But Cautious Optimism Is Warranted

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
ConocoPhillips had a great quarter, but investors in COP stock should watch spending. COP could find itself right back where it started if the company isn't careful.

Abysmal Industry Group Rank Drop Southwest Energy (SWN) to Strong Sell at recent price of $3.85

By Portfolio Grader
Southwest Energy Co's Strong Sell recommendation, which was recently downgraded from a Sell to Strong Sell, is the conclusion of a process of analysis that is proprietary and produced outcomes 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 scoring that is below average, and a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is among the least attractive.

Lululemon Athletica inc. CEO Resigns Due to Misconduct

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) announced on Monday that CEO Laurent Potdevin has resigned over misconduct with company employees.

Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI) Ranking Raised to Buy at recent price of $6.02, on Strong Earnings Visibility

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

5 Stocks in Green Even After Dramatic Drop in Dow

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Though most stocks slipped into the negative territory for this year along with the index, there are still a few that are in the green from a year-to-date look....

Qualcomm (QCOM) Earnings Growth Hamper Rating

By Portfolio Grader
The Hold recommendation for Qualcomm 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 the company's sector that is in the top half, ranking in its industry group that is in the top half, and a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is much better than average; and produced below average results in 1 areas: analytical scores that are well below average.

BP plc (ADR) Reports Blockbuster Q4 Earnings Results

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
BP plc (ADR) (BP) released a stellar earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2017 on Tuesday with strong growth for Upstream and Downstream earnings.

Is General Motors Corporation a Growth Stock Again?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Motors is earning money and CEO Mary Barra is becoming a legend in Detroit, but GM stock hasn't moved.

Drooping Earnings Momentum Drops Pfizer (PFE) to Hold at recent price of $34.67

By Portfolio Grader
Pfizer Inc's Hold recommendation, which was recently downgraded from a Buy to Hold, is the conclusion of an analytical process that is proprietary and produced outcomes that were above average in 4 areas: 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 half, and analytical scores that are near average; and produced below average conclusions in 2 areas: ranking in its industry group that is in the middle third-below average and a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is average.

Despite Decent Earnings, Questions Still Surround Apple Inc. Stock

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple had decent earnings, but the company still needs to diversify beyond the iPhone, and investors still aren't sure how AAPL will spend tax reform cash.

Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (PBR.A) Upgraded to Buy at recent price of $11.77, on Strong Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
PBR.A is rated as a Buy by means of 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. The shares have been upgraded from a Hold to a Buy in the last week.

Can Dunkin Brands Group Inc Stock Survive Its Latest Beating?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dunkin Brands (DNKN) is expanding its store base as it seeks growth, and there are rumors of a takeover, but this is unlikely to matter in a down market. Here's what you need to know about DNKN stock after earnings.

Dunkin Brands Group Inc Stock Dips on Disappointing Sales

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Dunkin Brands (DNKN) stock was slipping Tuesday following the release of its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2017.

Stellar Earnings Growth Keeps Nvidia (NVDA) a Strong Buy at recent price of $213.7

By Portfolio Grader
The Strong Buy recommendation for Nvidia Corp is the outcome of a proprietary process of evaluation which generated 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 its industry group that is in the top decile, a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is very attractive and analytical scores that are above average.

Solid Earnings Momentum Make Coca-Cola (KO) a Buy at recent price of $44.89

By Portfolio Grader
The a Buy rating for KO is based on the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This analytical tool researches stocks by means of fundamental and quantitative analytical. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 4 months.

General Motors Company Stock Gains on Q4 Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
General Motors (GM) stock was up Tuesday following the release of its earnings report for the fourth quarter of the year.

Dismal Quant Score Keep Kinder Morgan (KMI) a Strong Sell at recent price of $16.81

By Portfolio Grader
KMI is rated as a Strong Sell by means of the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. 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 KMI has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

Superior Earnings Visibility Metrics Drive Ranking of JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) to Buy at recent price of $108.8

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks JPM as a Buy. This analytical tool assesses stocks by means of fundamental and quantitative algorithmic. The shares have been upgraded from a Hold to a Buy in the last week.
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