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.

Kudos For Trying, But J C Penney Company Inc Still Isn’t a Buy

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don’t buy JCP stock unless you’re a speculative investor - the company’s Q3 beat was likely the result of a one-time sale and probably isn’t the beginning of a positive trend.

National Grid (NGG) a Buy on Solid Industry Group Rank

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, National Grid Plc (NYSE:NGG) has a Buy using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking NGG has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

Superb Quant Score Makes Exelon (EXC) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 113 companies in the GICS Utilities sector Exelon Corp (NYSE:EXC) is a constituent of the 39 company Electric Utilities GICS industry group within this sector. EXC has a market value of $40.0 billion which is in the top 25% of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for EXC puts it 7 among the 39 companies in this industry group, putting in the top quartile; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 13 among the 113 companies in the sector, and number 338 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

3 Reasons the Buffalo Wild Wings Deal Should Work Well for Arby’s

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Go ahead and sell BWLD stock, but know that Buffalo Wild Wings brings a lot of opportunity to Arby's and its parent company.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.: Let the Bidding Begin

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
CMG founder and CEO Steve Ells was made executive chairman by his board, and the search is on for a replacement. But could a sale offer value?

Who Will Replace Matt Lauer on ‘Today’ Show?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Matt Lauer is no longer a host for NBC's the 'Today' show and there is already speculation about who will replace the anchor.

Quant Score Keep Crown Castle International (CCI) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Crown Castle International Corp (NYSE:CCI) 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 $45.8 billion. From an investment attractiveness viewpoint, CCI is ranked in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 27 among the 220 companies in the sector; Portfolio Grader's current ranking for CCI puts it 19 among the 179 companies in this industry group, placing it among the leaders and number 525 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Shrinking Sales Growth Keep Simon Property Group (SPG) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Sell for Simon Property Group Inc (NYSE:SPG) is the result of 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.

Stellar Measures for Earnings Growth Make Cigna (CI) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) is a member of the 82 company Health Care Providers & Services GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 781 company GICS Health Care sector. The market value of CI is $49.6 billion which places it in the top 10% of its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 3 among the 82 companies in this industry group, putting it in the top decile; among the sector leaders with a ranking of 16 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 97 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Why Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Stock Is Up Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) stock was up on Wednesday on news that its searching for a new CEO to replace current CEO Steve Ells.

Southern Co (SO) a Hold on Poor Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
Southern Co (NYSE:SO) is a $51.6 billion in market value component of the Electric Utilities GICS industry group where the stock's current Portfolio Grader ranking places it 30 among the 39 companies in this industry group, a position that is well below-average. SO is ranked in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 81 among the 113 companies in the sector and number 1,988 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

You’ll Have to Pay Up for Adobe Systems Incorporated

By Luce Emerson, InvestorPlace Contributor
Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:ADBE) is a less talked about name, but its product is ubiquitous and utilized daily by droves of office workers across all industries.

Solid Quant Score Keep Dominion Energy (D) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Dominion Energy Inc (NYSE:D) has a Buy using the approach of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. D has maintained this ranking for 3 months.

Exceptional Quant Score Makes Anthem (ANTM) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Anthem Inc (NYSE:ANTM) is a $56.7 billion in market value member of the Health Care Providers & Services GICS industry group where the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking places it 11 among the 82 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position. ANTM is ranked in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 39 among the 781 companies in the sector and number 237 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Aetna (AET) a Strong Buy on Outstanding Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Aetna Inc (NYSE:AET) is the result of using the methodology of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. AET has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Buy to a Strong Buy.

Healthy Quant Score Make Duke Energy (DUK) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
With a $62.1 billion market value, Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) ranks in the top 10% of its industry group, Electric Utilities, and in the top decile of sector group, Utilities, in market value. From the prospective of investment attractiveness, Portfolio Grader's current ranking for DUK puts it 14 among the 39 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 28 among the 113 companies in the sector, and number 544 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

American Tower (AMT) a Strong Buy on Superb Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Buy for American Tower Corp (NYSE:AMT) is the result of using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking AMT has had from Portfolio Grader for 3 months.

Amazon.com, Inc., Apple Inc. and Nintendo Co. Ride Huge Cyber Monday Growth

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Adobe Insights released its official numbers for Cyber Monday sales showing record numbers, while Amazon booked big Echo sales

Best-in-Class Measures for Quant Score Keep Nextera Energy (NEE) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Nextera Energy Inc (NYSE:NEE) is one of the 113 companies in the GICS Utilities sector, and a member of the 39 company Electric Utilities GICS industry group within this sector. NEE has a market value of $73.4 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for NEE puts it 8 among the 39 companies in this industry group, putting in the top quartile; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 17 among the 113 companies in the sector, and number 368 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.
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