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.

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.

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

By Portfolio Grader
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) is ranked as a Strong Buy using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing system. BABA has maintained this ranking for 6 months.

If You Must Buy Walt Disney Co Stock, Keep It for the Long Haul

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Robert Chapek is the new favorite to succeed CEO Bob Iger. He heads resorts, the growing part of the company. Can he run the rest?

Facebook (FB) a Strong Buy on Stellar Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) has been derived by using Louis Navellier's investing methods and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. FB has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Buy to a Strong Buy.

High-Level Quant Score Keeps Microsoft (MSFT) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) has a Strong Buy using Louis Navellier's investing approach and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. MSFT has maintained this ranking for 6 months.

Alphabet (GOOG) Quant Score Hurt Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) is classified as a constituent of the 130 company Internet Software & Services GICS industry group, which is part of the 703 company GICS Information Technology sector. GOOG has a market value of $723.0 billion which is in the top 10% of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for GOOG puts it 66 among the 130 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 310 among the 703 companies in the sector, and number 1,721 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Pallid Earnings Momentum Penalize Alphabet (GOOGL) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is ranked as a Hold using Louis Navellier's methodology for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 4 months.

Apple (AAPL) a Strong Buy on Outstanding Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is ranked as a Strong Buy using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing system. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 6 months.

Workday Inc (WDAY) Dips Despite Earnings Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Workday (WDAY) posted its quarterly results, which topped expectations as the financial management services provider added more subscribers.

Box Inc (BOX) Stock Takes a Hit on In-Line Loss

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Box (BOX) shares were sliding Wednesday afternoon as the company reported its fiscal third-quarter earnings results, which met expectations.

Earnings Visibility Keep Cardinal Health (CAH) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE:CAH) has a Sell using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. CAH has maintained this ranking for 7 months.

Rating for Welltower (HCN) Falls….. Wilting Industry Group Rank

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Hold for Welltower Inc (NYSE:HCN) is computed using Louis Navellier's investing methodology 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.

Avalon Bay Communities (AVB) Raised to Strong Buy from a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Avalon Bay Communities Inc (NYSE:AVB) ranks in the top 10% of its industry group, Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and in the top decile of sector group, Real Estate, with a market value of $25.5 billion. From an investment attractiveness prospective, AVB is ranked in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 21 among the 220 companies in the sector; the stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 15 among the 179 companies in this industry group, putting it in the top decile and number 407 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Superior Quant Score Make Consolidated Edison (ED) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Buy for Consolidated Edison Inc (NYSE:ED) is computed using the approach of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. ED has maintained this ranking for 4 months.

Weyerhaeuser (WY) a Hold on Pallid Industry Group Rank

By Portfolio Grader
With a $27.2 billion market value, Weyerhaeuser Co (NYSE:WY) ranks in the top 10% of its industry group, Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and in the top decile of sector group, Real Estate, in market value. From the viewpoint of investment attractiveness, The current Portfolio Grader ranking for WY puts it 113 among the 179 companies in this industry group, which is a below-average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 142 among the 220 companies in the sector, and number 2,617 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Anemic Earnings Growth Penalize HCA Healthcare (HCA) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
HCA Healthcare Inc (NYSE:HCA) is ranked as a Hold using the approach of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 4 months.

Industry Group Rank Restrict P G & E (PCG) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
P G & E Corp (NYSE:PCG) is ranked as a Hold using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

7 Happy December Images to Post on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
We have compiled the best happy December images to post on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media sites as we close out 2017.

Sempra Energy (SRE) a Buy on High-Level Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) is ranked as a Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing methods. SRE has maintained this ranking for 4 months.
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