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.

Sales Growth Keep Ambev (ABEV) a Buy

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

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

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

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

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%

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

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

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

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

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

LEGO Online Games: Toymaker Teams Up With China Internet Giant Tencent

Tencent teams up with LEGO to roll out LEGO online games for children, as well as videos and other content to be released later this year.

Cybersecurity News: Jarvis Debut Sends BlackBerry Ltd Stock Higher

BlackBerry (BB) stock was on its way up today following the launch of Jarvis, which is a new cybersecurity service for vehicles.

International Business Machines Corp. Is Looking for a Blockchain Supercharge

IBM has been a dog for some time. But as seen with the efforts with blockchain, the company is refocusing on growth opportunities.

CVS Photoshopping Ban: Some Beauty Ads Won’t Be Digitally Altered

A CVS photoshopping ban is going into place on the company' beauty ads, but it won't go into full effect until the end of 2020.

The 10 Most Undervalued Stocks To Kick Off Earnings Season

The following ten stocks all have big upside potential and are expected to announce their quarterly results in less than two weeks.

Why Facebook Might Need to Buy Twitter Inc

Analysts have repeated for the past two years that Twitter was about to get bought out. Here's why it may finally happen for TWTR stock.

Stock of Exxon Mobil (XOM) Raised to Hold From a Sell

Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM) is one of 20 companies within the Integrated Oil GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 186 company GICS Energy Minerals sector. XOM's market value is $370.8 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for XOM puts it 14 among the 20 companies in this industry group, which is a below-average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 94 among the 186 companies in the sector, and number 2,700 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Earnings Growth Hamper Verizon (VZ) Rating

Verizon Communication Inc (NYSE:VZ) ranks in the top 25% of its industry group, Major Telecommunications, and in the top decile of sector group, Communications, with a market value of $211.6 billion. From an investment attractiveness prospective, VZ is ranked in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 50 among the 72 companies in the sector; The current Portfolio Grader ranking for VZ puts it 14 among the 20 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position and number 2,925 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Cryptocurrency News: Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple Are Plunging Today

Bitcoin, ethereum, ripple and other virtual currencies are falling today on a new bit of cryptocurrency news about regulations.