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.

Detrimental Earnings Visibility Make Transocean (RIG) a Strong Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Transocean Ltd (NYSE:RIG) a Strong Sell. Using Louis Navellier's investing methods, this analytical tool researches stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative metrics. RIG has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Sell to a Strong Sell.

10 Top S&P 500 Stocks in 2017

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
The big winners for 2017 range from dentistry to energy to tech, and the biggest tech winners are based far from Silicon Valley.

NXT-ID (NXTD) a Sell on Slumping Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
NXT-ID Inc (NASDAQ:NXTD) is a constituent of the 142 company Software GICS industry group, which is part of the 703 company GICS Information Technology sector. The market value of NXTD is $0.0 billion which falls in the fourth quartile relative to its peers. The stock's current Portfolio Grader ranking places it 126 among the 142 companies in this industry group, a spot that is well below-average; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 575 among the 703 companies in the sector, and number 3,658 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Poor Sales Growth Drop Nokia (NOK) to Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Nokia Corp (NYSE:NOK) is a $25.8 billion in market value component of the Communications Equipment GICS industry group where The current Portfolio Grader ranking for NOK puts it 47 among the 72 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot. NOK is ranked squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 540 among the 703 companies in the sector and number 3,288 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Marathon Oil (MRO) a Sell on Falling Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Marathon Oil Corp (NYSE:MRO) is classified as a constituent of the 290 company Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 363 company GICS Energy sector. MRO has a market value of $12.8 billion which is in the top 25% of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for MRO puts it 217 among the 290 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 256 among the 363 companies in the sector, and number 3,917 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Metrics for Earnings Growth Make Long Island Iced Tea Corp (LTEA) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Sell for Long Island Iced Tea Corp (NASDAQ:LTEA) is the result of using Louis Navellier's investing methods and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. LTEA has maintained this ranking for 4 months.

Metrics for Earnings Growth Make GNC Holdings (GNC) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
GNC Holdings Inc (NYSE:GNC) is a constituent of the 95 company Specialty Retail GICS industry group, which is part of the 568 company GICS Consumer Discretionary sector. GNC has a market value of $0.3 billion which is in the lower half of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for GNC puts it 67 among the 95 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 459 among the 568 companies in the sector, and number 3,919 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Analytics for Earnings Growth Keep Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Sell for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:CLF) is the result of using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. CLF has maintained this ranking for 2 months.

Sales Growth Analysis Keep Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) a Strong Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc (NASDAQ:BBBY) has a Strong Sell using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 11 months.

How Cramer Got the General Electric Company Stock Slide so Wrong

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The thing about investing is it’s a lot like being a PGA Tour professional. Every week these talented independent contractors go out there and compete for four straight days, primarily against themselves, with no one except their caddy to keep them from imploding.

3 Hazards General Motors Company May Not be Able to Avoid

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
GM stock is being cheered by the pros heading into 2018, but General Motors isn't exactly looking bulletproof heading into the new year.

Uncertainties Abound With the Qualcomm, Inc. Stock Price

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
A higher bid seems likely for Qualcomm, Inc. But that doesn't mean the current QCOM stock price of $64 is a good deal.

5 Dow Titans Going Vertical

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
These 5 Dow stocks are making huge upside moves, and lucky investors get to go along for the ride. Here's what they're doing.

M&A News: Home Depot Inc Buys The Company Store

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Home Depot (HD) announced that it has bought The Company Store in a deal closing on Dec. 19, but didn't disclose details of the transaction.

Apple Inc. Admits to Slowing Old iPhones: Will This Hurt AAPL Stock?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's confirmed that Apple slows old iPhones during peak CPU demand if the smartphone’s battery has degraded, but will this affect AAPL stock?

10 Happy Christmas Eve Images to Post on Social Media

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Christmas Eve is quickly approaching and it's time to share the joy with your friends and family on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

It Was a Very Good Year for Sony Corp (ADR) and 2018 Looks Even Better

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sony Corp (ADR) CEO Kazuo Hirai had a great 2017 and a good hand to play as the changing media landscape moves to merger mania in 2018.

5 Energy Stocks to Watch In 2018

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Thanks to 2017's roller-coaster ride, energy stocks are the investments to watch in the new year. Here are 5 of the biggest stocks to watch.

3 Questions to Ask Before Buying Walt Disney Co Stock

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor
Disney is acquiring Fox, but there are several questions about the deal that need answering before Walt Disney stock is considered a buy.
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