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.

Why Is Chicago’s Famous Rock ‘N’ Roll McDonald’s Closing?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Chicago's famous rock 'n' roll McDonald's (MCD) will be shuttering its doors for a remodeling and it plans on ditching the rocking theme.

Walmart, Target Drop Mario Batali Products From Stores

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT) are dropping Mario Batali products from their stores following the accusations made against him.

Stifel Upgrade Sends Under Armour Inc Class A (UAA) Shares Surging

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Under Armour Inc Class A (UAA) shares were upgraded by Stifel, sending shares surging more than 7%. The company has had a difficult year.

3 Earnings Reports to Watch Next Week

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Investors of all stripes should watch these three earnings reports, as they impact stocks across the market as we head into the new year.

Longfin Corp (LFIN) Stock Skyrockets on Blockchain Deal

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Longfin (LFIN) shares went gangbusters on Friday, soaring more than 200% as the company announced the acquisition of a blockchain company.

Snyder’s-Lance Inc Stock Surges on Campbell’s Soup Buzz

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Snyder's-Lance (LNCE) stock was surging Friday on reports that Campbell Soup (CPB) may acquire it for a still unknown sum.

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) a Sell on Flagging Sales Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has a Sell using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking DIS has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

Why a Growing Side Business Isn’t a Small-Time Endeavor for BP plc (ADR) Stock

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
BP's growing side business isn't a reason to own BP stock in and of itself, but it should be on current and potential shareholders' minds.

CSX Corporation Stock Tumbles on CEO’s Medical Leave

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
CSX (CSX) saw its stock fall today on news that CEO E. Hunter Harrison is taking medical leave due to complications from an illness.

Amazon.com, Inc. Blinks, Will Sell Chromecast and Apple TV

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon has confirmed that after a two year ban, it will once again be selling the Apple TV and Google Chromecast video streamers.

Free Shipping Day 2017: 11 Top Retailers Offering Free Shipping Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Today, Dec. 15, 2017, is free shipping day and there are loads of retailers that are taking part in the special shopping event.

How Apple Inc. Stock Could Benefit by Being More Like IBM

By Brian Wu, InvestorPlace Contributor
AAPL stock investors can only hope that Apple Inc. borrows a page from IBM and keeps the dividend flowing through thick and thin.

Visa’s (V) Raised to Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
With a $256.0 billion market value, Visa Inc (NYSE:V) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, IT Services, and in the top decile of sector group, Information Technology, in market value. From the prospective of investment attractiveness, Portfolio Grader's current ranking for V puts it 10 among the 91 companies in this industry group, placing it among the leaders; among the sector leaders with a ranking of 49 among the 702 companies in the sector, and number 146 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Here’s What You Need to Know After Micron Technology, Inc. Stock’s Turbulent Month

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
MU stock rallied sharply in November and crashed just as quickly. Here's what happened and what to think about heading into Micron earnings.

No Simple Reasons Why Baidu Inc (ADR) Stock Looks So Cheap

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Baidu stock seems way too cheap for what is commonly called the Google of China. But it needs to become the Alphabet of China to satisfy bullish expectations.

Tesla (TSLA) Raised to Buy from a Hold

By Portfolio Grader
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is a $52.9 billion in market value member of the Automobiles GICS industry group where TSLA is currently ranked number 4 among the 11 companies in this industry group by Portfolio Grader. TSLA is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 150 among the 567 companies in the sector and number 1,369 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Low-End Industry Group Rank Make Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA) a Strong Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (NYSE:TEVA) is a member of the 135 company Pharmaceuticals GICS industry group, which is part of the 782 company GICS Health Care sector. TEVA's market value is $16.3 billion which places it in the top 25% of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for TEVA puts it 128 among the 135 companies in this industry group, a position that is well below-average; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 745 among the 782 companies in the sector, and number 4,422 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Oracle Corporation’s Future Is Getting Cloudy

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oracle has been late to the cloud game -- and it has been a big problem. This was certainly evident during ORCL stock's latest quarter.

Oracle (ORCL) Upgraded to Buy on Solid Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) a Buy. 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. ORCL has been upgraded from a Hold to a Buy in the last week.
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