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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.

AbbVie Inc Stock Soars on Strong Q4 Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
AbbVie (ABBV) stock was flying high today following the release of a positive earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2017.

Synergy Pharmaceuticals (SGYP) a Sell at recent price of $2.47, on Adverse Sales Growth

By Portfolio Grader
The a Sell rating for SGYP is based on the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. With proprietary fundamental and quantitative algorithmic, this analytical tool researches nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.

Analysis of Quant Score Keep Starbucks (SBUX) a Sell at recent price of $60.55

By Portfolio Grader
Starbucks Corp's Sell recommendation is the conclusion of an analytical process that is proprietary and produced outcomes that were above average in 1 area: an economic sector rated above average in attractiveness; and produced below average conclusions in 5 areas: an industry group rated below average in attractiveness, a ranking in its sector group that is in the third quarter, ranking in the company's industry group that is in the middle third-below average, an analytical score that is below average, and a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is below average.

Despite Earnings Beat, Concerns Linger for Freeport-McMoRan Inc Stock

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
FCX stock did great this quarter, except for one lingering problem. For Freeport-McMoRan, this issue could be a major hiccup and derail all its gains.

Range Resources (RRC) a Strong Sell at recent price of $15.32, on Cheerless Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
The a Strong Sell rating for RRC is based on 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 4 months.

Earnings Momentum Metrics Keep Transocean (RIG) a Strong Sell at recent price of $11.32

By Portfolio Grader
The Strong Sell recommendation for Transocean Ltd is the conclusion of a process of analysis that is proprietary which generated results 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 its sector group 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 numerical calculation of risk/reward that is unattractive.

Cheerless Earnings Momentum Keep Newell Brands (NWL) a Strong Sell at recent price of $24.81

By Portfolio Grader
Newell Brands Inc's Strong Sell recommendation is a result of a process of analysis that is proprietary and produced 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 below average, and a mathematical computation of risk/reward that is unattractive.

Metrics for Industry Group Rank Make Nokia (NOK) a Sell at recent price of $4.8

By Portfolio Grader
The Sell recommendation for Nokia Corp is the conclusion of an analytical process that is proprietary which generated results that were above average in 2 areas: an economic sector rated above average in attractiveness, and analytical scores that are near average; and produced below average outcomes in 4 areas: an industry group ranked below average in attractiveness, a ranking in its sector group that is in the third quarter, ranking in the company's industry group that is in the third quarter, and a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is below average.

Metrics for Earnings Visibility Keep Mannkind (MNKD) a Sell at recent price of $3.8

By Portfolio Grader
The Sell recommendation for Mannkind Corp is the outcome of an analytical process that is proprietary which generated conclusions that were above average in 2 areas: an economic sector 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 industry group 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 middle third-below average, and analytical scoring that is well below average.

Kroger (KR) Industry Group Rank Limit Rating

By Portfolio Grader
The a Hold rating for KR is based on the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The system for investing incorporated in this analytical tool researches and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week from a fundamental and quantitative perspective. KR has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Sell to a Hold.

Itau Unibanco Holding’s (ITUB) Robust Earnings Growth Make it a Buy at recent price of $16.52

By Portfolio Grader
The Buy recommendation for Itau Unibanco Holding SA resulted from a proprietary process of evaluation which generated outcomes that were above average in 3 areas: a ranking in its sector group that is in the top third, ranking in its industry group that is in the top quarter, and a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is much better than average; and produced below average conclusions in 3 areas: an economic sector ranked below average in attractiveness, an industry group ranked below average in attractiveness, and analytical scoring that is near average.

Top-End Earnings Growth Keeps Caterpillar (CAT) a Strong Buy at recent price of $169.37

By Portfolio Grader
CAT is rated as a Strong Buy by means of the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This analytical tool assesses stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative analytical. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 3 months.

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) a Buy at recent price of $63.22, on Robust Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks ABT as a Buy. This analytical tool evaluates stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative analytical. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking ABT has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (VRX) a Buy on Solid Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc (NYSE:VRX) is one of the 657 companies in the GICS Health Technology sector, and a constituent of the 96 company Pharmaceuticals: Other GICS industry group within this sector. VRX's market value is $7.5 billion which places it in the top 10% of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for VRX puts it 20 among the 96 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 160 among the 657 companies in the sector, and number 1,087 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Slumping Earnings Momentum Keep United Continental Holdings (UAL) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, United Continental Holdings Inc (NYSE:UAL) has a Sell using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. UAL has maintained this ranking for 3 months.

Texas Instruments’ (TXN) Earnings Growth Gives it Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Texas Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:TXN) is one of the 374 companies in the GICS Electronic Technology sector, and a member of the 62 company Semiconductors GICS industry group within this sector. TXN's market value is $115.2 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for TXN puts it 7 among the 62 companies in this industry group, putting in the top quartile; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 47 among the 374 companies in the sector, and number 435 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Regions Financial (RF) a Hold on Poor Sales Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Regions Financial Corp (NYSE:RF) a Hold. The approach to investing incorporated in this analytical tool developed by Louis Navellier assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week from a fundamental and quantitative perspective. RF has maintained this ranking for 3 months.

Pfizer (PFE) Earnings Momentum Hurt Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) is one of 38 companies within the Pharmaceuticals: Major GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 657 company GICS Health Technology sector. PFE's market value is $220.2 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for PFE by Portfolio Grader places it 20 among the 38 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 270 among the 657 companies in the sector, and number 1,894 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Quant Score Penalize Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (PBR.A) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (NYSE:PBR.A) is a member of the 20 company Integrated Oil GICS industry group, which is part of the 186 company GICS Energy Minerals sector. The market value of PBR.A is $32.1 billion which places it in the lower half of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for PBR.A puts it 11 among the 20 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 65 among the 186 companies in the sector, and number 2,144 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.
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