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.

Pfizer (PFE) a Hold on Poor Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Hold for Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) has been derived by using Louis Navellier's methodology for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

Top-End Analytics for Earnings Momentum Keep Microsoft (MSFT) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is derived 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 8 months.

Marvell Technology Group’s (MRVL) Superior Earnings Growth Keep it a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Marvell Technology Group (NASDAQ:MRVL) is one of the 375 companies in the GICS Electronic Technology sector, and a component of the 63 company Semiconductors GICS industry group within this sector. MRVL has a market value of $11.7 billion which is in the top half of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for MRVL puts it 19 among the 63 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 119 among the 375 companies in the sector, and number 1,310 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) a Hold on Uninspiring Industry Group Rank

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Hold for JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) is derived using the methodology of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

JC Penney Company (JCP) a Strong Sell on Adverse Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
JC Penney Company Inc (NYSE:JCP) is classified as a member of the 5 company Department Stores GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 148 company GICS Retail Trade sector. JCP's market value is $1.3 billion which places it in the bottom quarter of its industry group. JCP is currently ranked number 5 among the 5 companies in this industry group by Portfolio Grader; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 145 among the 148 companies in the sector, and number 4,580 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Blackhawk Network Holdings (HAWK) a Hold on Pallid Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:HAWK) is a constituent of the 89 company Miscellaneous Commercial Services GICS industry group, which is part of the 156 company GICS Commercial Services sector. HAWK's market value is $2.1 billion which places it in the upper half of its industry group. The ranking for HAWK by Portfolio Grader places it 42 among the 89 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 78 among the 156 companies in the sector, and number 2,250 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Anemic Earnings Visibility Drop Gerdau (GGB) to Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Gerdau SA (NYSE:GGB) is classified as a member of the 25 company Steel GICS industry group, which is part of the 150 company GICS Non-Energy Minerals sector. GGB has a market value of $5.3 billion which is in the upper half of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for GGB puts it 21 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 133 among the 150 companies in the sector, and number 3,704 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Earnings Visibility Hurt Cisco (CSCO) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO) is ranked as a Hold using the methodology of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking CSCO has had from Portfolio Grader for 2 months.

Adverse Earnings Momentum Make AK Steel Holding (AKS) a Strong Sell

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Sell for AK Steel Holding Corp (NYSE:AKS) is the result of using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing methodology. AKS has maintained this ranking for 2 months.

Sales Growth Keep Ambev (ABEV) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Ambev SA (NYSE:ABEV) has a Buy using the system for investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.

High-Level Metrics for Earnings Visibility Keep Apple (AAPL) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a component of the 55 company Telecommunications Equipment GICS industry group, which is part of the 375 company GICS Electronic Technology sector. The market value of AAPL is $907.8 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for AAPL puts it 6 among the 55 companies in this industry group, placing it among the leaders; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 43 among the 375 companies in the sector, and number 403 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Stock Is Not Safe After All

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
AMD revealed its chips are susceptible to the Spectre security flaw, meaning AMD stock is susceptible to a big drop soon.

Ads Remain the Most Important Focus for Owners of Alphabet Inc Stock

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although most of the attention for GOOGL stock is focused on AI and VR products, ads remain the dominant revenue driver of Alphabet stock.

Overstock.Com Inc Stock Is the Best in Class, but Be Patient

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Overstock is the best in class when it comes to blockchain stocks, but investors should still exercise patience with OSTK.

CSX Corporation (CSX) Shares Dip as Revenue Falls 6%

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
CSX (CSX) shares took a hit after hours following the company fourth-quarter results, which saw earnings top estimates but revenue fell.

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Stock Surges on Lung Cancer Drug Success

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Merck (MRK) shares were surging Tuesday as the company's latest lung cancer drug yielded positive results, helping patients live longer.

How Netflix, Inc. Could Become the Second-Biggest Media Company

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Near the end of the year, Netflix posted a massive breakout. Investors who have missed the ride in NFLX stock should wait for a pullback.

McDonald’s Packaging to Be 100% ‘Green’ by 2025

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
McDonald's (MCD) is planning to switch to 100% green packing by 2025, likely in an effort to improve its image with customers.

Why Boeing Co Stock Is Still Better Than Airbus SE

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
BA stock may be too overbought to step into a new trade right now, but Boeing has earned this big rally from its shares.
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