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.

Sales Growth Hurt Public Storage (PSA) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Public Storage Inc (NYSE:PSA) is a member of the 179 company Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 220 company GICS Real Estate sector. The market value of PSA is $37.0 billion which places it in the top 10% of its industry group. The ranking for PSA by Portfolio Grader places it 83 among the 179 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 106 among the 220 companies in the sector, and number 1,791 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

2017 LA Auto Show: 4 Hottest Cars to Watch

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The 2017 LA Auto Show is under way and 'InvestorPlace' is looking at some of the hottest cars to keep an eye on at the event.

Exceptional Quant Score Makes Equinix (EQIX) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Equinix Inc (NASDAQ:EQIX) has a Strong Buy using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. EQIX has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Buy to a Strong Buy.

Outstanding Measures for Earnings Momentum Make American Electric Power (AEP) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
American Electric Power (NYSE:AEP) is a $37.6 billion in market value component of the Electric Utilities GICS industry group where the ranking for AEP by Portfolio Grader places it 11 among the 39 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position. AEP is ranked in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 20 among the 113 companies in the sector and number 427 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Is Getting Grilled — What You Need to Know

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
BABA stock continues to soar, but short sellers are increasingly circling the stock. Here's what you need to know about what they're saying.

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.
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