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.

Earnings Momentum Keep Weatherford International (WFT) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Weatherford International Plc (NYSE:WFT) is one of 56 companies within the Oilfield Services/Equipment GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 172 company GICS Industrial Services sector. WFT's market value is $4.0 billion which falls in the top 25% of its industry group. The ranking for WFT by Portfolio Grader places it 24 among the 56 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 85 among the 172 companies in the sector, and number 3,243 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Beware! Competition Is Coming for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Stock

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
BABA stock is valued as if Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will be the unquestioned winner in Chinese retail. But competitors are rising, which could pressure sales and margins.

Earnings Growth Keep Southwest Energy (SWN) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Southwest Energy Co (NYSE:SWN) a Sell. The methods for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool, developed by Louis Navellier evaluates and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking SWN has had from Portfolio Grader for 2 months.

Toys R Us Store Closings 2018: See the Complete List of Locations

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Toys R Us store closings 2018 are going to leave children with roughly 180 less stores to browse for their favorite toys.

Even Intel Corporation Is Lifted by the Rising Tide

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Analysts are hoping Intel can earn 89 cents for the quarter ending in December, making INTC stock appear a bargain in a rising market.

Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI) Sales Growth Hamper Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Sirius XM Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:SIRI) a Hold. The methodology for 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. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking SIRI has had from Portfolio Grader for 3 months.

Don’t Follow Icahn Into Xerox

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Carl Icahn's moves into XRX may not produce the desired results. Investors may want to stay away from Xerox for now.

Disney Employees to Get $1,000 Bonus Following Tax Cut

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Disney (DIS) is planning to give its employees a $1,000 bonus and is starting a new education program thanks to the tax reform.

Poor Industry Group Rank Keep Sprint (S) a Strong Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Sprint Corp (NYSE:S) is one of the 72 companies in the GICS Communications sector, and a component of the 25 company Wireless Telecommunications GICS industry group within this sector. The market value of S is $21.9 billion which places it in the upper half of its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader ranking places it 23 among the 25 companies in this industry group, a spot that is well below-average; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 63 among the 72 companies in the sector, and number 4,293 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Flagging Industry Group Rank Keep Regal Entertainment Group (RGC) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE:RGC) has a Sell using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (PBR) a Hold on Anemic Sales Growth

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 186 companies in the GICS Energy Minerals sector Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) is a component of the 20 company Integrated Oil GICS industry group within this sector. PBR has a market value of $45.3 billion which is in the bottom half of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for PBR puts it 14 among the 20 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 86 among the 186 companies in the sector, and number 2,576 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Netflix (NFLX) a Hold on Vapid Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) a Hold. With exclusive fundamental and quantitative metrics developed by Louis Navellier, this analytical tool evaluates nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. NFLX has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Buy to a Hold.

Wayfair Inc Stock Isn’t a High Quality Buy … Yet

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
W stock requires patience, as it carves out a compelling niche in the e-commerce market. Although Wayfair's valuation is not astronomical, there are better stocks to choose from right now.

Kinder Morgan (KMI) a Strong Sell on Low-End Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Sell for Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:KMI) has been derived by using the approach to investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. KMI has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Sell to a Strong Sell.

Apple Inc. HomePod Pre-Orders Start Friday, But Does It Matter?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
The HomePod smart speaker will be available for pre-order on Friday, but at this point it may be too late for HomePod to become the next big thing for AAPL stock.

Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) a Sell on Sinking Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
Huntington Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:HBAN) is one of 308 companies within the Regional Banks GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 990 company GICS Finance sector. The market value of HBAN is $17.1 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for HBAN puts it 162 among the 308 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 669 among the 990 companies in the sector, and number 3,239 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Freeport-McMoRan’s (FCX) Superior Earnings Growth Keep it a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX) has a Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

The Only Route To A Profitable Future for Twitter Inc Stock? Data.

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
If Twitter successfully pivots into the data licensing game, then TWTR stock could be on the verge of a multi-year breakout.

Is Tesla Inc Stock the Biggest Winner After the Latest Trump Bailout?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla (TSLA) stock looks like the biggest winner in the solar tariff, as other U.S. companies are either broke or importing panels from China.
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