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.

Outstanding Measures for Industry Group Rank Make Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) has a Strong Buy 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 BABA has had from Portfolio Grader for 7 months.

Industry Group Rank Metrics Make AK Steel Holding (AKS) a Strong Sell

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Sell for AK Steel Holding Corp (NYSE:AKS) has been derived by using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing system. AKS has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Net Element Inc (NETE) Shares Shoot Higher on $7.55M Private Placement

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Net Element (NETE) shares were soaring as the company completed a $7.55 million private placement with a company that invests in blockchain.

Christian Holidays: When Is Easter 2018?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
2018 is only just beginning and already there are people asking 'When is Easter?' Luckily, we have an answer to that question.

Why JD.com Inc Stock Has an Alibaba Problem

By Chris Fraley, InvestorPlace Contributor
While JD.com is a successful business, it still get overshadowed by Alibaba, which limits JD stock's upside.

Hoda Kotb: 7 Things to Know About Matt Lauer’s Replacement

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Hoda Kotb has been hired as the permanent replacement of Matt Lauer at 'The Today Show,' and she will now co-host it with Savannah Guthrie.

7 Funny New Year’s Resolution Memes to Post on Social Media

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The new year is finally here and we're starting it off with a collection of New Year's resolution memes to share on social media.

7 Tech Stocks Chase Coleman Is Buying Heading Into 2018

By Matt Hogan, Founder, Finbox.io
Chase Coleman, the investor leading Tiger Global Management, is best known for his tech investing prowess. I highlight the technology stocks he's purchasing going into 2018.

Amazon.com to Buy Target Corporation? Actually, it Makes Some Sense.

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Nobody should own TGT stock solely based on its acquisition potential. Then again, bringing Target Corporation under the Amazon umbrella isn't the worst idea.

3 Reasons Verizon Communications Inc. Could Be a Winner in 2018

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Verizon had a lackluster 2017, as the competitive environment has remained tough. But things could get better in the new year, as the company should benefit from some of its major investments.

Why Netflix, Inc. Stock is Surging Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Netflix (NFLX) stock was up on Tuesday following an upgrade and price target increase from Macquarie Research analyst Tim Nollen.

Improving Earnings Momentum Metrics Drive Upgrade of Energous (WATT) to Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Energous Corp (NASDAQ:WATT) has a Buy using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methods. WATT has been upgraded from a Hold to a Buy in the last week.

Robust Earnings Momentum Metrics Drive Ranking of Pareteum (TEUM) to Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Pareteum Corp (NYSE:TEUM) is ranked as a Buy using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methods. The shares have been upgraded from a Hold to a Buy in the last week.

Tech Analyst Predicts Amazon Will Buy Target in 2018

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Gene Munster, the cofounder of Loup Venture, believes that Amazon( AMZN) will purchase Target (TGT) for $41 billion in 2018.

Should You Buy the Dip in Square Inc Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Square stock had a massive 2017, but December ended with a plunge. Can the company continue winning in 2018, or will the correction deepen?

AT&T (T) a Sell on Shrinking Sales Growth

By Portfolio Grader
AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) ranks in the top 10% of its industry group, Diversified Telecommunication Services, and in the top decile of sector group, Telecommunication Services, with a market value of $238.7 billion. From an investment attractiveness prospective, T is ranked squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 53 among the 64 companies in the sector; the stock's current Portfolio Grader ranking places it 37 among the 43 companies in this industry group, a position that is well below-average and number 3,590 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Top-End Earnings Growth Makes Micron Technology (MU) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) is the result of using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing methodology. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 9 months.

J C Penney Co. Needs a Big Move — Like a Breakup?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Penney's CEO Marvin Ellison is innovating with pop-up shops, Sephora counters in stores, and online subscriptions, but that must accelerate to help JCP stock.

General Electric (GE) a Strong Sell on Bad Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
General Electric Co (NYSE:GE) is a constituent of the 7 company Industrial Conglomerates GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 557 company GICS Industrials sector. The market value of GE is $151.3 billion which places it in the top quarter of its industry group. Currently, GE is ranked 7 among the 7 companies in this industry group by Portfolio Grader; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 540 among the 557 companies in the sector, and number 4,515 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.
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