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.

Strong Earnings Visibility Keep Intel (INTC) a Buy at recent price of $50.08

Intel Corp's Buy recommendation is a result of a proprietary process of evaluation and produced conclusions that were above average in 5 areas: an economic sector ranked above average in attractiveness, an industry group rated 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 numerical calculation of risk/reward that is better than average; and produced below average results in 1 area: analytical scoring that is below average.

Sales Growth Analytics Make General Electric (GE) a Strong Sell at recent price of $16.13

GE is rated as a Strong Sell by means of the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This analytical tool evaluates stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative analytical. GE has maintained this ranking for 5 months.

Flopping Earnings Visibility Keep Ford Motor (F) a Sell at recent price of $11.65

Ford Motor Company's Sell recommendation is a result of a process of analysis that is proprietary and produced conclusions that were above average in 2 areas: an economic sector rated above average in attractiveness, and analytical scoring that is near average; and produced below average results in 4 areas: 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, and a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is among the least attractive.

Dell Technologies (DVMT) a Buy at recent price of $82.74, on Strong Quant Score

DVMT is rated as a Buy by means of the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This analytical tool assesses stocks by means of fundamental and quantitative analytical. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.

Report Says Apple Inc. Has Slashed iPhone X Production by 50%

Just days before its Q1 earnings, Apple has reportedly told manufacturing partners to dramatically cut iPhone X production targets, seemingly confirming fears of low demand.

Bank of America (BAC) a Hold at recent price of $32.2, on Uninspiring Earnings Momentum

The Hold recommendation for Bank of America Corp is the outcome of an analytical process that is proprietary which generated conclusions that were above average in 1 area: an industry group rated above average in attractiveness; and produced below average results in 5 areas: an economic sector ranked below average in attractiveness, a ranking in its sector group that is in the middle third, ranking in its industry group that is in the third quarter, analytical scoring that is below average, and a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is average.

Pallid Quant Score Restrict Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Rating

AMD is rated as a Hold 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 current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.

Sales Growth Keep Apple (AAPL) a Buy at recent price of $171.51

The a Buy rating for AAPL 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. AAPL has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Strong Buy to a Buy.

Alibaba Interest Won’t Boost Kroger Co Stock Long Term

Alibaba won't like acquire Kroger, at least not any time soon, and without M&A potential, KR stock looks fully valued.

Biotech M&A: Sanofi SA (ADR) Inks 2nd Multi-Billion Dollar Deal in a Week

Sanofi (SNY) inks second multi-dollar deal this month. Since the earlier deal last Monday, SNY stock gained 2.6% in a week.

To Keep Smiling, Sell Your Align Technology, Inc. Stock Now

ALGN stock looks like a major trap. For folks that hang on too long, expect major discomfort going forward.

Microsoft Corporation Ready for Another Earnings Pop

Microsoft's pattern has been to beat on earnings, and this quarter is setting up for more of the same, which means another post-earnings rise may be in the cards.

Gaming News: EA, Disney, NFL Team Up on Long-Term Deal

In the latest gaming news, Electronic Arts (EA), Disney (DIS) and the NFL have teamed up on a long term deal to broadcast the late rounds of a 'Madden' tournament.

Zillow Group, Inc. : The Monopoly That Isn’t

Zillow seems stymied in its efforts to go beyond its listings niche and to monetize its value to real estate buys.

WATCH: KFC Casts Reba McEntire as Colonel Sanders

In the latest KFC commercial, Reba McEntire played the role of Colonel Sanders in a Kentucky saloon with cowboys who dance to her music.

With So Much Uncertainty, There’s Little Upside for Qualcomm, Inc. Stock

QCOM stock has stayed range bound since the Broadcom offer, which should be raised soon. But even a raised bid leaves multiple significant questions for Qualcomm.

Netflix, Inc. Stock Will Grow Into Its Valuation… in the Year 2029

NFLX stock may one day grow into its valuation, but that day is far in the future even if Netflix, Inc. can keep up its impressive growth rates.

Steve Wynn, CEO of Wynn Resorts, Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Steve Wynn -- CEO of Wynn Resorts (WYNN) -- is reportedly being accused of sexual misconduct by about a dozen current and former employees.

3 Earnings Reports to Watch Next Week

Earnings season is in full swing. After Netflix's blowout report next week, three more FAANG stocks are this week's earnings reports to watch and may confirm or ease fears of an overbought market.