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.

Fronteo (FTEO) a Sell on Adverse Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 702 companies in the GICS Information Technology sector Fronteo Inc (NASDAQ:FTEO) is a constituent of the 91 company IT Services GICS industry group within this sector. FTEO's market value is $223.1 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. The ranking for FTEO by Portfolio Grader places it 66 among the 91 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 551 among the 702 companies in the sector, and number 3,341 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Formidable Earnings Visibility Metrics Raise Ranking of Visa (V) to Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Visa Inc (NYSE:V) has a Strong Buy using Louis Navellier's system for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. V has been upgraded from a Buy to a Strong Buy in the last week.

Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) a Strong Buy on High-Level Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
With a $446.3 billion market value, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) ranks in the top 10% of its industry group, Internet Software & Services, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Information Technology, in market value. From the viewpoint of investment attractiveness, the stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 1 among the 130 companies in this industry group, putting it in the top decile; among the sector leaders with a ranking of 8 among the 702 companies in the sector, and number 16 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Facebook (FB) a Strong Buy on Stellar Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) is derived using the approach to investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. FB has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Best-in-Class Earnings Visibility Makes Microsoft (MSFT) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
With a $650.5 billion market value, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Software, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Information Technology, in market value. From the vantage point of investment attractiveness, the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking places it 15 among the 142 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 90 among the 702 companies in the sector, and number 368 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Industry Group Rank Restrict Alphabet (GOOG) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) a Hold. The methodology for investing incorporated in this analytical tool developed by Louis Navellier assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week from a fundamental and quantitative perspective. GOOG has maintained this ranking for 4 months.

Alphabet (GOOGL) Quant Score Hurt Rating

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 702 companies in the GICS Information Technology sector Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is a member of the 130 company Internet Software & Services GICS industry group within this sector. GOOGL has a market value of $712.2 billion which is in the top 10% of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for GOOGL puts it 82 among the 130 companies in this industry group, which is a below-average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 391 among the 702 companies in the sector, and number 2,206 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Apple (AAPL) a Strong Buy on Superb Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the 702 companies in the GICS Information Technology sector, and a member of the 37 company Technology Hardware Storage & Peripherals GICS industry group within this sector. AAPL has a market value of $876.8 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 2 among the 37 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders; in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 35 among the 702 companies in the sector, and number 97 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Buy the Dip in Square Inc

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
SQ stock was due for a pullback, but there's plenty of worth left in Square and wise investors should get in.

Why the Redesign Hasn’t Changed the Fall for Snap Inc Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Separating social from media may not bring Snap stock back, but the call to do so is a warning to investors in Facebook and Google.

Tailored Brands Inc (TLRD) Skyrockets on Revenue and EPS Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Tailored Brands (TLRD) reported its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, posting earnings that beat expectations by four cents per share.

Verint Systems Inc. (VRNT) Trades Flat After Hours Despite Profit Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Verint Systems (VRNT) unveiled its quarterly results, which were better than analysts' expectations but the stock didn't move after hours.

Broadcom Ltd (AVGO) Tops Profit, Revenue Expectations

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Broadcom (AVGO) unveiled its latest quarterly earnings results after the bell Wednesday, sending shares higher as revenue topped expectations.

Lululemon Athletica inc. (LULU) Soars Following Earnings Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Lululemon Athletica (LULU) posted its quarterly earnings results after hours Wednesday, reporting earnings that beat estimates by four cents.

Metrics for Earnings Visibility Make Cardinal Health (CAH) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
With a $18.8 billion market value, Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE:CAH) ranks in the top 25% of its industry group, Health Care Providers & Services, and in the top decile of sector group, Health Care, in market value. From the viewpoint of investment attractiveness, the stock's current Portfolio Grader ranking places it 72 among the 82 companies in this industry group, a position that is well below-average; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 674 among the 782 companies in the sector, and number 4,061 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Welltower (HCN) Sales Growth Limit Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Welltower Inc (NYSE:HCN) is a member of the 180 company Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) GICS industry group, which is part of the 221 company GICS Real Estate sector. The market value of HCN is $25.2 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for HCN puts it 74 among the 180 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 91 among the 221 companies in the sector, and number 1,753 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Weyerhaeuser (WY) a Hold on Lackluster Industry Group Rank

By Portfolio Grader
Weyerhaeuser Co (NYSE:WY) is one of 180 companies within the Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 221 company GICS Real Estate sector. The market value of WY is $26.7 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. The ranking for WY by Portfolio Grader places it 92 among the 180 companies in this industry group, which is a below-average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 116 among the 221 companies in the sector, and number 2,119 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Amazon Prime to Offer 2-Hour Delivery for Handmade Gifts

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon Prime has launched a new deal in which you can get a two-hour delivery for handmade gifts as long as you're subscribed to the service.

Consolidated Edison (ED) a Buy on High-Level Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Consolidated Edison Inc (NYSE:ED) a Buy. The methods for investing incorporated in this analytical tool developed by Louis Navellier assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week from a fundamental and quantitative perspective. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking ED has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.
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