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.

What the Tax Windfall Could Mean for Apple Inc Stock

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple's repatriated cash gives the company a wealth of options - and a way to get its valuation over the vaunted trillion-dollar mark.

Celgene Corporation Stock Needs More Than a Juno Acquisition to Thrive

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Celgene faces big risks in buying cancer drug candidates. The drug may fail late tests, or it might not get its price past insurers.

Viacom, Inc. Needs to Merge with CBS Corporation in Order to Survive

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
The future of Viacom stock rests on whether or not Viacom and CBS recombine to create a competitive media giant.

Procter & Gamble Co Stock Isn’t Good for Anything but Its Dividend

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't expect any miracles from PG stock in 2018. The stock's only a hold if you're content with a 3.0% yield and little else.

Q4 Numbers From Schlumberger Limited Mean Little Compared to This

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Schlumberger's future depends on the E&P segment's production judgment. That's the question for SLB stock owners ahead of earnings.

American Express Company (AXP) Shares Dip Despite Bottom-Line Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
American Express Company (AXP) posted its fourth-quarter earnings and revenue, beating analysts' projections, according to Thomson Reuters.

International Business Machines Corp.’s (IBM) Profit Tops Expectations

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
International Business Machines (IBM) shares took a hit after hours despite the company's top and bottom line exceeding analysts' estimates.

3 of the Top Apple Inc. Acquisition Targets

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
It's highly likely that AAPL has its sights on at least one of these three companies. Here's what's going on with these Apple acquisition targets.

Why Do Whole Foods Stores Keep Running Out of Food?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Whole Foods employees are blaming Amazon (AMZN) for why stores are having food shortages since the e-commerce giant acquired it last summer.

If AMC Entertainment Is Sold, This Is Who Will Buy It

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Controlling shareholder Dalian Wanda may be under pressure to sell AMC, whose stock has been falling. Might Netflix swoop in with a bid?

Wage Increases Are Good for Wal-Mart Stores Inc Stock

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Walmart has increased wages and gone on a PR offensive. This long-term reinvention of the company should lift the value of WMT stock.

Will Legal Battles Finally End the Micron Technology, Inc. Stock Rally?

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Worrisome legal battles threaten Micron, but don’t automatically assume that the final nail is in the coffin for MU stock.

Longbow Has a Point About Apple Inc Stock and Here’s Why It Matters

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
It's not a reason to dump your AAPL stock, but Shawn Harrison's thoughts on how Apple Inc. is perceived should give everyone pause.

Amazon HQ2 Finalists: The New Amazon Headquarters Will Be Located in One of These 20 Cities

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The final location for Amazon HQ2 is closer to being complete now that the company has reduced the list to 20 candidates.

Verizon (VZ) Sales Growth Restrict Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Verizon Communication Inc (NYSE:VZ) is a $211.6 billion in market value constituent of the Major Telecommunications GICS industry group where the ranking for VZ by Portfolio Grader places it 14 among the 20 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot. VZ is ranked in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 50 among the 72 companies in the sector and number 2,925 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Sinking Industry Group Rank Make Target (TGT) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) a Sell. Using Louis Navellier's investing methodology, this analytical tool researches stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative analytical tools. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 6 months.

Wyndham Buying La Quinta Hotels in $1.95 Billion Deal

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Wyndham (WYN) is planning to buy La Quinta (LQ) in a $1.95 billion deal that is set to close during the second quarter of the year.

A Twitter Inc Acquisition Is Back on the Table

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter has been on the move, rallying more than 60% from its August lows. However, now we need a pullback in TWTR stock before buying.

Quant Score Penalize Sirius XM Holdings (SIRI) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Sirius XM Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:SIRI) is ranked as a Hold using Louis Navellier's methods for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking SIRI has had from Portfolio Grader for 3 months.
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