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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.

Industry Group Rank Hamper Telefonica (TEF) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Telefonica SA (NYSE:TEF) is classified as a constituent of the 44 company Diversified Telecommunication Services GICS industry group, which is part of the 65 company GICS Telecommunication Services sector. TEF has a market value of $53.1 billion which is in the top 10% of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for TEF puts it 25 among the 44 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 39 among the 65 companies in the sector, and number 2,269 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Fading Industry Group Rank Drops Vale SA (VALE) to Hold

By Portfolio Grader
Vale SA (NYSE:VALE) ranks in the top 10% of its industry group, Metals & Mining, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Materials, with a market value of $53.5 billion. From an investment attractiveness vantage point, VALE is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 99 among the 266 companies in the sector; Portfolio Grader's current ranking for VALE puts it 48 among the 123 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half and number 1,737 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

7 Christmas Quotes to Share on Social Media

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
We have compiled seven of the best Christmas quotes to share on social media as we hope for a better future during this time of family.

Superior Earnings Visibility Make CNOOC (CEO) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
CNOOC Ltd (NYSE:CEO) is a $61.2 billion in market value member of the Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group where Portfolio Grader's current ranking for CEO puts it 47 among the 289 companies in this industry group, putting in the top quartile. CEO is ranked in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 51 among the 362 companies in the sector and number 1,484 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

3 Earnings Reports to Watch Next Week

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Costco earnings are just one of the important news items investors need to watch next week.

Lackluster Industry Group Rank Hamper ConocoPhillips (COP) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) is a component of the 289 company Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 362 company GICS Energy sector. COP's market value is $61.9 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for COP by Portfolio Grader places it 122 among the 289 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 141 among the 362 companies in the sector, and number 2,589 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Poor Earnings Growth Limits Upgrade of Enbridge (ENB) Shares

By Portfolio Grader
Enbridge Inc (NYSE:ENB) is one of the 362 companies in the GICS Energy sector, and a member of the 289 company Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group within this sector. ENB has a market value of $63.3 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for ENB by Portfolio Grader places it 201 among the 289 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 230 among the 362 companies in the sector, and number 3,586 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Earnings Visibility Keep Rio Tinto (RIO) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE:RIO) a Buy. The approach to 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. RIO has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Plans Legal Name Change on Feb. 1, 2018

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart (WMT) is planning to legally change its name next year in an effort to better represent the ways it offers products to customers.

Statoil ASA (STO) a Buy on Superior Sales Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Statoil ASA (NYSE:STO) is one of the 362 companies in the GICS Energy sector, and a member of the 289 company Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group within this sector. STO's market value is $66.9 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for STO puts it 37 among the 289 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 40 among the 362 companies in the sector, and number 1,197 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Starbucks Christmas Tree Frapuccino: What Is It?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Customers that want to try out a festive drink for the holidays can check out the new Starbucks Christmas Tree Frapuccino.

BHP Billiton (BHP) a Buy on Superior Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
BHP Billiton Ltd (NYSE:BHP) is ranked as a Buy 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 BHP has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

CVS Health Corp Buys Aetna. So Who Is Going To Buy Rite Aid?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Things are moving fast in the world of pharmacy stocks.

Vodafone Group’s (VOD) High-Level Earnings Visibility Keep it a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
With a $83.4 billion market value, Vodafone Group Plc (NASDAQ:VOD) ranks in the top quarter of its industry group, Wireless Telecommunication Services, and in the top decile of sector group, Telecommunication Services, in market value. From the vantage point of investment attractiveness, the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking places it 5 among the 21 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 10 among the 65 companies in the sector, and number 587 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Why Party City Holdco Inc. Stock Is Plunging Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Party City (PRTY) stock was down today following news of a secondary stock offering and the company's plans to repurchase shares.

GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) Upgraded to Hold

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks GlaxoSmithKline Plc (NYSE:GSK) a Hold. The methodology for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool, developed by Louis Navellier evaluates and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. The shares have been upgraded from a Sell to a Hold in the last week.

Slumping Industry Group Rank Keep Schlumberger (SLB) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Schlumberger NV (NYSE:SLB) is one of 73 companies within the Energy Equipment & Services GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 362 company GICS Energy sector. SLB's market value is $89.7 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for SLB by Portfolio Grader places it 53 among the 73 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 295 among the 362 companies in the sector, and number 4,223 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

My Target on Target Corporation Stock: Lower, Lower, Lower

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
TGT stock offers a nice dividend, but Target Corporation isn't growing and the company insists on spending money foolishly.

Solid Quant Score Keep Eli Lilly (LLY) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) is ranked as a Buy 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 LLY has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.
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