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.

It’s Time for IBM to Move on From CEO Ginni Rometty

There’s a definite downside to Ginni Rometty’s six years as CEO of IBM. IBM stock is better off with her moving upstairs.

‘Racist’ H&M Hoodie Ad Pulled After Online Backlash

It may be a new year, but we're still dealing with the same type of controversies as 2017. This time it's over a "racist" H&M hoodie ad.

No, Apple Inc. Is Not Dumb Enough to Buy Netflix, Inc.!

Despite the opinion of some analysts, Apple Inc. will not buy Netflix, Inc. Apple can do what Netflix does without paying a premium for it.

Dogecoin: ‘Joke’ Cryptocurrency Hits $2 Billion Market Cap

Dogecoin, a cyrptucurrency that started out as a joke back in 2013, hit a new market cap high of $2 billion over the weekend.

Tesla Inc Stock Still Hasn’t Found a Bottom

TSLA stock looks destined for $287 or even $250, but it's got nothing to do with Tesla's Model 3 production shortfall.

Analytics for Earnings Momentum Keep Weatherford International (WFT) a Sell

Weatherford International Plc (NYSE:WFT) is ranked as a Sell using Louis Navellier's investing methodology and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.

No, Amazon.com, Inc. Will Not Buy Target Corporation!

Amazon.com, Inc. is not going to spend money it does not have for a business it does not need. AMZN stock will be just fine without Target.

Can GNC Holdings Inc Recover in 2018? 3 Cons, 3 Pros

Can GNC Holdings survive? The bears have strong arguments against the company, but odds favor a long position for a quick trade.

Square (SQ) a Strong Buy on Best-in-Class Quant Score

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Square Inc (NYSE:SQ) a Strong Buy. 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. SQ has maintained this ranking for 7 months.

Why Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc Stock Is Diving Today

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) stock was falling hard today on a update to its 2017 outlook due to poor performance during the holidays.

Rite Aid (RAD) a Sell on Flopping Quant Score

Rite Aid Corp (NYSE:RAD) ranks in the top 25% of its industry group, NULL, and in the top 25% of its sector group, NULL, with a market value of $2.2 billion. From an investment attractiveness vantage point, RAD is ranked squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 2,844 among the 3,134 companies in the sector; the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking currently places it 2,844 among the 3,134 companies in this industry group, a position that is well below-average and number 4,163 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

High-Level Sales Growth Makes Micron Technology (MU) a Strong Buy

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) a Strong Buy. The methodology 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 MU has had from Portfolio Grader for 10 months.

Intel (INTC) a Buy on Strong Quant Score

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) a Buy. The approach to investing incorporated in this analytical tool developed by Louis Navellier researches and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week from a fundamental and quantitative perspective. INTC has maintained this ranking for 3 months.

Industry Group Rank Analysis Make General Electric (GE) a Strong Sell

Portfolio Grader currently ranks General Electric Co (NYSE:GE) a Strong Sell. The methods for investing incorporated in this analytical tool developed by Louis Navellier evaluates and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week from a fundamental and quantitative perspective. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 5 months.

Ford Motor (F) a Sell on Slumping Sales Growth

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) ranks in the upper half of its industry group, Automobiles, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Consumer Discretionary, with a market value of $53.6 billion. From an investment attractiveness vantage point, F is ranked squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 197 among the 251 companies in the sector; Portfolio Grader's current ranking for F puts it 4 among the 5 companies in this industry group and number 3,841 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Substandard Sales Growth Holds Back Upgrade of Chesapeake Energy (CHK) Shares

As one of the 81 companies in the GICS Energy sector Chesapeake Energy Corp (NYSE:CHK) is a constituent of the 48 company Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group within this sector. The market value of CHK is $3.6 billion which places it in the bottom half of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for CHK puts it 36 among the 48 companies in this industry group, a spot that is well below-average; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 60 among the 81 companies in the sector, and number 4,037 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

3 Big Time Danger Signals for Roku Inc Stock

Roku has turned out to be one of the year’s hottest IPOs. But things may be getting carried away.

Earnings Visibility Limit Bank of America (BAC) Rating

Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) is one of 85 companies within the Banks GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 213 company GICS Financials sector. BAC has a market value of $317.2 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 6 among the 85 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 66 among the 213 companies in the sector, and number 2,445 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Weak Quant Score Restrict Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Rating

Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) is a $11.5 billion in market value component of the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment GICS industry group where The current Portfolio Grader ranking for AMD puts it 32 among the 49 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot. AMD is ranked in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 117 among the 222 companies in the sector and number 2,203 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.