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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.

Barnes & Noble, Inc. Stock Plunges on Q2 Earnings Miss

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Barnes & Noble (BKS) stock was hit hard on Thursday following the release of its earnings report for its fiscal second quarter of 2018.

Qiagen NV (QGEN) Sales Growth Restrict Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Qiagen NV (NASDAQ:QGEN) has a Hold using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing system. QGEN has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Buy to a Hold.

Best-in-Class Metrics for Earnings Growth Keep Bio Rad Laboratories (BIO) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Bio Rad Laboratories Inc (NYSE:BIO) is ranked as a Strong Buy using the methodology of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. BIO has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Buy to a Strong Buy.

3 Pros and 3 Cons for Buying GoPro Inc Stock Right Now

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
GoPro has struggled for many years, as the company has struggled to find its niche, but things are starting to improve for GPRO stock.

3 Investment Ideas if Qualcomm, Inc. Stock Is Acquired

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The cash component of a deal for QCOM stock is currently $60. Here are three ideas on how to deploy the proceeds.

Nokia Denies Juniper Networks, Inc. Takeover Rumors

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Nokia (NOK) is says that it isn't involved in any takeover talks with Juniper Networks (JNPR), despite what recent rumors claim.

Earnings Growth Keep PerkinElmer (PKI) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, PerkinElmer Inc (NYSE:PKI) has a Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. PKI has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Strong Earnings Visibility Keep Veeva Systems (VEEV) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Veeva Systems Inc (NYSE:VEEV) ranks in the top 10% of its industry group, Health Care Technology, and in the top quarter of its sector group, Health Care, with a market value of $8.8 billion. From an investment attractiveness viewpoint, VEEV is ranked in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 110 among the 781 companies in the sector; the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking places it 5 among the 24 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position and number 691 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Waters (WAT) a Buy on Superior Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Waters Corp (NYSE:WAT) is a $15.6 billion in market value member of the Life Sciences Tools & Services GICS industry group where the ranking for WAT by Portfolio Grader places it 9 among the 31 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position. WAT is ranked in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 107 among the 781 companies in the sector and number 661 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Quant Score Keep Mettler-Toledo International (MTD) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Buy for Mettler-Toledo International Inc (NYSE:MTD) is computed using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. MTD has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Strong Buy to a Buy.

Best-in-Class Metrics for Earnings Growth Make Agilent Technologies (A) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Agilent Technologies Inc (NYSE:A) is a $22.3 billion in market value member of the Life Sciences Tools & Services GICS industry group where the stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 3 among the 31 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders. A is ranked among the sector leaders with a ranking of 24 among the 781 companies in the sector and number 166 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

High-Level Earnings Momentum Keep Cerner (CERN) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Cerner Corp (NASDAQ:CERN) is ranked as a Buy using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. CERN has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Hold to a Buy.

IQVIA Holdings Inc (IQV) Shares a Buy on Sales Growth

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 781 companies in the GICS Health Care sector IQVIA Holdings Inc (NULL:IQV) is a component of the 31 company Life Sciences Tools & Services GICS industry group within this sector. IQV's market value is $24.6 billion which places it in the top 10% of its industry group. The ranking for IQV by Portfolio Grader places it 18 among the 31 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 272 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 1,633 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Illumina (ILMN) a Buy on Superior Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Illumina Inc (NASDAQ:ILMN) has a Buy using the approach to investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking ILMN has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) Ranking Raised to Buy on Strong Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (NYSE:TMO) is ranked as a Buy using the system of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current overall Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has changed twice in the past month, which represents a greater level of change than is typical.

Earnings Visibility Make Intel (INTC) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Information Technology, with a market value of $209.4 billion. From an investment attractiveness prospective, INTC is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 248 among the 703 companies in the sector; the ranking for INTC by Portfolio Grader places it 53 among the 111 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half and number 1,276 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) a Buy on Strong Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE:TSM) has a Buy 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 4 months.

Earnings Growth Analytics Keep Fronteo (FTEO) Ratings Upgrade to Hold

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Fronteo Inc (NASDAQ:FTEO) a Hold. Using Louis Navellier's investing methodology, this analytical tool evaluates stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative metrics. The shares have been upgraded from a Sell to a Hold in the last week.

Earnings Visibility Keep Visa (V) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Buy for Visa Inc (NYSE:V) is derived using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing system. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking V has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.
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