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.

BCE (BCE) Shares a Buy on Quant Score

BCE Inc (NYSE:BCE) is one of the 65 companies in the GICS Telecommunication Services sector, and a constituent of the 44 company Diversified Telecommunication Services GICS industry group within this sector. The market value of BCE is $43.6 billion which falls in the top quarter of its industry group. Currently, the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking places it 7 among the 44 companies in this industry group, putting in the top quartile; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 13 among the 65 companies in the sector, and number 760 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

8 Happy Holidays Images to Post on Social Media

We have compiled some of the best happy holidays images in order to commemorate this very special time of December and winter with loved ones.

Orange SA (ORAN) a Buy on Robust Quant Score

Currently, Orange SA (NYSE:ORAN) has a Buy using the methods of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking ORAN has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

T-Mobile US (TMUS) Quant Score Hamper Rating

Currently, T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ:TMUS) has a Hold using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. TMUS has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Outstanding Earnings Visibility Makes Monsanto Company (MON) a Strong Buy

Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) is a $52.3 billion in market value constituent of the Chemicals GICS industry group where the stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 5 among the 96 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders. MON is ranked in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 10 among the 266 companies in the sector and number 244 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

8 Merry Christmas Images to Post on Social Media

We have compiled eight of the best merry Christmas images to post on social media sites such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and elsewhere.

Industry Group Rank Hamper Telefonica (TEF) Rating

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

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

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

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

Costco earnings are just one of the important news items investors need to watch next week.

Lackluster Industry Group Rank Hamper ConocoPhillips (COP) Rating

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

Things are moving fast in the world of pharmacy stocks.