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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.

Chesapeake Energy (CHK) a Strong Sell on Poor Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Chesapeake Energy Corp (NYSE:CHK) has a Strong Sell using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. CHK has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Sell to a Strong Sell.

Bank of America (BAC) Earnings Momentum Restrict Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) is a $312.5 billion in market value constituent of the Banks GICS industry group where the ranking for BAC by Portfolio Grader places it 134 among the 339 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position. BAC is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 349 among the 761 companies in the sector and number 2,480 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Vapid Quant Score Hamper Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) is a constituent of the 112 company Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment GICS industry group, which is part of the 701 company GICS Information Technology sector. AMD has a market value of $10.2 billion which is in the top quarter of its industry group. The ranking for AMD by Portfolio Grader places it 71 among the 112 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 401 among the 701 companies in the sector, and number 2,222 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Metrics for Quant Score Keep AT&T (T) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) a Sell. The system for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool, developed by Louis Navellier assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.

Ignyta (RXDX) a Buy on Strong Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Ignyta Inc (NASDAQ:RXDX) has a Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

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. NXTD has been upgraded from a Sell to a Buy in the last week.

Pallid Earnings Momentum Penalize Nike (NKE) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) a Hold. The methodology for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool, developed by Louis Navellier researches and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.

High-Level Analytics for Sales Growth Keep Micron Technology (MU) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) is ranked as a Strong Buy using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking MU has had from Portfolio Grader for 9 months.

Healthy Quant Score Make Intel (INTC) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) has a Buy using Louis Navellier's methodology for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.

General Electric (GE) a Strong Sell on Adverse Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks General Electric Co (NYSE:GE) a Strong Sell. With unique fundamental and quantitative analytical tools developed by Louis Navellier, this analytical tool evaluates nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking GE has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

Earnings Visibility Metrics Keep Chesapeake Energy (CHK) a Strong Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Chesapeake Energy Corp (NYSE:CHK) is a $3.5 billion in market value constituent of the Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group where the stock's current Portfolio Grader ranking places it 268 among the 289 companies in this industry group, a position that is well below-average. CHK is ranked squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 333 among the 362 companies in the sector and number 4,434 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Bank of America (BAC) Earnings Momentum Restrict Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) is a component of the 339 company Banks GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 761 company GICS Financials sector. BAC's market value is $312.5 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for BAC puts it 134 among the 339 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 349 among the 761 companies in the sector, and number 2,480 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Earnings Growth Penalize Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) has a Hold using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. AMD has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Why 2018 Is Make or Break for Tesla Inc Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla is an amazing company, but it could be taking on too much which may be impacting the production of the all-important Model 3.

Why Apple Inc.’s Plan for an Apple Watch EKG Is Important

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple is testing an Apple Watch EKG, a move that would open up the lucrative market for digital health monitoring devices.

10 Winners and Losers That Will Define 2017

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
This year was either really good, or really bad, for a lot of people. Here's the run-down of stories we won't forget anytime soon.

Southwest Energy (SWN) Rating Rise Restrained by Shoddy Industry Group Rank

By Portfolio Grader
Southwest Energy Co (NYSE:SWN) is ranked as a Sell using the approach of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current overall Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has changed twice in the past month, which represents a greater level of change than is typical.

Sagging Quant Score Make Schlumberger (SLB) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Schlumberger NV (NYSE:SLB) is a component of the 73 company Energy Equipment & Services GICS industry group, which is part of the 363 company GICS Energy sector. SLB has a market value of $86.0 billion which is in the top 10% of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for SLB puts it 49 among the 73 companies in this industry group, which is a below-average position; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 296 among the 363 companies in the sector, and number 4,254 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Why Netflix, Inc. Stock Looks Likely to Stumble in 2018

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
The NFLX stock price has flattened, and with valuation high and competition rising, Netflix looks likely to stumble in 2018.
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