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.

Again, This Is Why the Crypto Craze Will End Badly

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
If you've jumped into the crypto craze based on nothing more than the premise, here's an important question you won't be able to answer

Transocean (RIG) a Strong Sell on Dismal Industry Group Rank

By Portfolio Grader
Transocean Ltd (NYSE:RIG) is ranked as a Strong Sell using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. RIG has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Earnings Growth Hamper Pain Therapeutics (PTIE) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Hold for Pain Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:PTIE) is derived using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing approach. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking PTIE has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

Earnings Momentum Metrics Keep Eastman Kodak (KODK) a Strong Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Eastman Kodak Co (NYSE:KODK) is one of 57 companies within the Electronic Equipment/Instruments GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 375 company GICS Electronic Technology sector. The market value of KODK is $0.1 billion which falls in the bottom half of its industry group. The stock's Portfolio Grader ranking currently places it 55 among the 57 companies in this industry group, a spot that is well below-average; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 366 among the 375 companies in the sector, and number 4,412 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

AT&T Bails: Huawei Phones Will Not Be Offered Through U.S. Carriers

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
At the last minute, AT&T backed out of deal to carry Huawei phones, leaving Huawei’s CEO to deliver an awkward, but honest CES 2018 keynote.

Gerdau (GGB) a Hold on Pallid Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
Gerdau SA (NYSE:GGB) is a $4.7 billion in market value member of the Steel GICS industry group where the ranking for GGB by Portfolio Grader places it 12 among the 25 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half. GGB is ranked in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 104 among the 150 companies in the sector and number 2,845 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

With Overstock.com Inc, Bet Big on Bitcoin Without Buying It

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor
Overstock stock is one of the best ways to jump on the bitcoin trend without the risk of actually owning the cryptocurrency. The firm may sell its retail business this year, which would put Overstock all-in on blockchain.

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) a Buy on Solid Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX) a Buy. Using Louis Navellier's investing methodology, this analytical tool evaluates stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative metrics. FCX has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Industry Group Rank Metrics Keep Ensco (ESV) a Strong Sell

By Portfolio Grader
With a $2.0 billion market value, Ensco Plc (NYSE:ESV) ranks in the lower half of its industry group, Contract Drilling, and in the upper half of its sector group, Industrial Services, in market value. From the viewpoint of investment attractiveness, ESV is currently ranked number 11 among the 12 companies in this industry group by Portfolio Grader; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 165 among the 169 companies in the sector, and number 4,581 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Cisco (CSCO) Earnings Visibility Restrict Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO) is one of the 375 companies in the GICS Electronic Technology sector, and a constituent of the 21 company Computer Communications GICS industry group within this sector. CSCO's market value is $195.7 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for CSCO puts it 10 among the 21 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 222 among the 375 companies in the sector, and number 2,442 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Comcast (CMCSA) a Hold on Poor Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 257 companies in the GICS Consumer Services sector Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is a member of the 12 company Cable/Satellite TV GICS industry group within this sector. CMCSA has a market value of $191.8 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. CMCSA's current Portfolio Grader score places it 6 within the 12 companies in this industry group; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 128 among the 257 companies in the sector, and number 2,441 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Boston Scientific (BSX) a Buy on Strong Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) is classified as a constituent of the 170 company Medical Specialties GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 656 company GICS Health Technology sector. The market value of BSX is $35.6 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for BSX puts it 64 among the 170 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 223 among the 656 companies in the sector, and number 1,662 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

MLK 2018: 6 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes to Post on Social Media

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
MLK 2018 is coming up in under a week, honoring the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and the vast amount of wisdom he shared with the world.

Martin Luther King Jr Day 2018: Are Banks Open on MLK Day?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Martin Luther King Jr Day 2018 is coming up and many work locations will be closed during the holidays. Will banks be open next Monday or not?

Apple Rumors Begin the Silly Season for Netflix, Inc. Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple Inc. has better things to do with its cash than overpay for Netflix, Inc., despite the attractiveness of Netflix stock.

What Should You Expect From Stocks in January?

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Historically, stocks usually experience a solid rise in January. Should investors expect anything different this year?

General Motors Company Stock Is a Buy on a Pullback

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Motors stock has been on fire. After a recent move higher, investors should pray for a pullback to buy in GM stock.

Coachella Marijuana Ban: Weed Is Legal in Cali., but NOT at Festival

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Coachella has announced a marijuana ban at the festival, despite the fact that weed is now legal in California for recreational purposes.

Is Energous Corp Stock the Real Deal or Just a Fake-Out?

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
WATT stock is worth keeping an eye on, as Energous Corp continues to prove whether it has what it takes to succeed with its innovations.
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