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.

Flagging Quant Score Keep Ford Motor (F) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) a Sell. Using Louis Navellier's investing methods, this analytical tool evaluates stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative metrics. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking F has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

CSX (CSX) a Buy on Robust Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX) is ranked as a 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 CSX has had from Portfolio Grader for 2 months.

Vapid Quant Score Penalize Bank of America (BAC) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) has a Hold 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.

Why Crocs, Inc. (CROX) Stock Is Soaring Today

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Crocs (CROX) shares were soaring on Friday as the company received an upgrade from analysts at Stifel. The stock gained more than 16% today.

Star Wars Porgs: Get Ready for Porg Mania!

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The new 'Star Wars' film brings with it the anticipated monsters known as Porgs, and their merchandise is already selling like hot cakes.

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.
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