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 Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Stock May Have Turned the Corner

Abercrombie & Fitch has improving revenues and comp increases, and ANF stock may have finally put in a bottom.

Earnings Visibility Make Enbridge (ENB) a Sell

Enbridge Inc (NYSE:ENB) is one of 290 companies within the Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 363 company GICS Energy sector. ENB's market value is $61.4 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for ENB puts it 237 among the 290 companies in this industry group, a position that is well below-average; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 286 among the 363 companies in the sector, and number 4,005 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Macy’s Hiring 7,000 More Workers for 2017 Holiday

Macy's (M) is looking for some extra help from 7,000 additional seasonal workers to handle an influx of Christmas shoppers.

Earnings Momentum Keeps Statoil ASA (STO) Shares a Buy

Statoil ASA (NYSE:STO) ranks in the top 10% of its industry group, Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels, and in the top decile of sector group, Energy, with a market value of $67.4 billion. From an investment attractiveness viewpoint, STO is ranked among the sector leaders with a ranking of 25 among the 363 companies in the sector; the stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 24 among the 290 companies in this industry group, putting it in the top decile and number 755 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Earnings Visibility Keep Rio Tinto (RIO) a Buy

Currently, Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE:RIO) has a Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing system. RIO has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Hold to a Buy.

Healthy Earnings Visibility Keep BHP Billiton (BHP) a Buy

BHP Billiton Ltd (NYSE:BHP) is a constituent of the 124 company Metals & Mining GICS industry group, which is part of the 267 company GICS Materials sector. BHP's market value is $68.6 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for BHP puts it 43 among the 124 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 93 among the 267 companies in the sector, and number 1,453 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Mall Stocks Need More Than Black Friday to Flourish

The retail sector is so beaten down that a few good numbers can move mall stocks -- but they need more to actually earn turnaround buzz.

Vodafone Group’s (VOD) Solid Quant Score Make it a Buy

Currently, Vodafone Group Plc (NASDAQ:VOD) has a Buy using Louis Navellier's investing methodology and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

AstraZeneca’s (AZN) Solid Earnings Visibility Keep it a Buy

Portfolio Grader currently ranks AstraZeneca Plc (NYSE:AZN) a Buy. With unique fundamental and quantitative metrics developed by Louis Navellier, this analytical tool evaluates nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

Applebee’s Rolls Out $1 Long Island Iced Teas for December

Applebee's is celebrating the holidays by selling $1 Long Island Iced Teas nationwide everyday, all day long during December.

Schlumberger (SLB) a Sell on Flagging Industry Group Rank

The current recommendation of Sell for Schlumberger NV (NYSE:SLB) is the result of using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing methodology. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking SLB has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

3 Earnings Reports to Watch Next Week

Investors in LUL, AZO and HRB will get an idea after their earnings reports of what these companies' stocks will do.

Kiss Regal Entertainment Group’s Dividend Goodbye With Cineworld Bid

RGC stock has great cash flow, which is why Cineworld wants it... and that means an end to Regal Entertainment Group's generous dividend.

Eli Lilly’s (LLY) Upgraded to Buy

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) is one of 134 companies within the Pharmaceuticals GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 781 company GICS Health Care sector. LLY's market value is $92.5 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. Currently, the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking places it 16 among the 134 companies in this industry group, placing it among the leaders; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 132 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 842 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

NTT Docomo’s (DCM) Healthy Earnings Visibility Make it a Buy

NTT Docomo Inc (NYSE:DCM) is a component of the 21 company Wireless Telecommunication Services GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 65 company GICS Telecommunication Services sector. The market value of DCM is $95.2 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for DCM by Portfolio Grader places it 7 among the 21 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 16 among the 65 companies in the sector, and number 803 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (BMY) Earnings Growth Penalize Rating

The current recommendation of Hold for Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (NYSE:BMY) is derived using the methodology of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. BMY has maintained this ranking for 2 months.

Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) a Strong Buy on Top-End Quant Score

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) is one of the 781 companies in the GICS Health Care sector, and a component of the 134 company Pharmaceuticals GICS industry group within this sector. The market value of NVO is $102.5 billion which places it in the top 10% of its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 4 among the 134 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders; in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 46 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 257 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Why Wynn Resorts, Limited Is a Better Buy Than Activision Blizzard, Inc. Stock

These are two seemingly different companies in different industries. ATVI stock has a P/E almost identical to WYNN. Which is the better buy?

Poor Industry Group Rank Drops Motif Bio (MTFB) to Hold

Motif Bio Plc (NULL:MTFB) is one of 134 companies within the Pharmaceuticals GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 781 company GICS Health Care sector. MTFB's market value is $110.2 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for MTFB by Portfolio Grader places it 48 among the 134 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 292 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 1,762 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.