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.

Sinking Metrics Downgrade Microsoft (MSFT) to Buy

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 701 companies in the GICS Information Technology sector Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a constituent of the 142 company Software GICS industry group within this sector. MSFT has a market value of $660.1 billion which is in the top 10% of its industry group. The ranking for MSFT by Portfolio Grader places it 38 among the 142 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 166 among the 701 companies in the sector, and number 781 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Industry Group Rank Hamper JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) is ranked as a Hold using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing system. JPM has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Buy to a Hold.

Intel (INTC) a Buy on Superior Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) a Buy. The approach to fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool, developed by Louis Navellier evaluates and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. INTC has maintained this ranking for 2 months.

Industry Group Rank Restrict Alphabet (GOOGL) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is a $742.6 billion in market value member of the Internet Software & Services GICS industry group where The current Portfolio Grader ranking for GOOGL puts it 73 among the 129 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot. GOOGL is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 329 among the 701 companies in the sector and number 1,761 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Facebook (FB) a Strong Buy on Stellar Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) has a Strong Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing methodology. FB has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Citigroup (C) a Hold on Anemic Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) is one of the 761 companies in the GICS Financials sector, and a member of the 339 company Banks GICS industry group within this sector. The market value of C is $199.6 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for C by Portfolio Grader places it 123 among the 339 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 327 among the 761 companies in the sector, and number 2,323 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Amazon.com (AMZN) a Buy on Robust Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) has a Buy using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. AMZN has maintained this ranking for 2 months.

Apple (AAPL) a Strong Buy on Top-End Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Technology Hardware Storage & Peripherals, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Information Technology, with a market value of $897.1 billion. From an investment attractiveness viewpoint, AAPL is ranked among the sector leaders with a ranking of 30 among the 701 companies in the sector; the stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 3 among the 37 companies in this industry group, putting it in the top decile and number 92 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

3 Things to Watch with Intel Corporation Stock in 2018

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
If you own, or might buy, INTC stock soon, here are the big things that are going to make or break Intel in the coming year.

As 2017 Ends: The Top 10 Richest People in the World

By Regina Borsellino
For the first time in 24 years, Bill Gates is no longer the richest person in the U.S. Instead, Amazon's Jeff Bezos takes the top spot.

Should You Buy Lululemon Athletica Inc. Stock in 2018? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
LULU stock looks set for a move to new all-time highs this holiday season. Here are three pros and three cons for Lululemon in 2018.

PayPal Quietly Plants Game-Changing Partnership With Acorns

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
PayPal & Acorns could be a match made in revenue heaven. That should help PYPL stock deliver plenty of gains over the long haul.

Microsoft Corporation Stock Is Back to Its Old Self

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
MSFT continues to dominate the cloud. And that's boosting MSFT stock fortunes and cash flows like the dotcom days.

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

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) a Sell. The system 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. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.

Earnings Visibility Make Ignyta (RXDX) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
With a $1.5 billion market value, Ignyta Inc (NASDAQ:RXDX) ranks in the top quarter of its industry group, Biotechnology, and in the upper half of its sector group, Health Care, in market value. From the prospective of investment attractiveness, Portfolio Grader's current ranking for RXDX puts it 57 among the 351 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 139 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 800 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Disney’s Twenty-First Century Fox Deal May Haunt Netflix

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Disney has certainly struggled with cord cutting. But now the company is serious about doing something about it. And yes, the $52 billion deal for Twenty-First Century Fox Inc’s assets is a clear sign of this.

Potent Sales Growth Analytics Drive Ranking of NXT-ID (NXTD) to Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, NXT-ID Inc (NASDAQ:NXTD) has a Buy using Louis Navellier's methodology for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The shares have been upgraded from a Sell to a Buy in the last week.

Earnings Visibility Restrict Nike (NKE) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) is a component of the 42 company Textiles Apparel & Luxury Goods GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 568 company GICS Consumer Discretionary sector. NKE's market value is $103.6 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. The ranking for NKE by Portfolio Grader places it 26 among the 42 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 240 among the 568 companies in the sector, and number 2,096 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Outstanding Analytics for Sales Growth Make Micron Technology (MU) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) has been derived by using the methods of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 9 months.
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