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.

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.

Outstanding Analytics for Earnings Momentum Make Caterpillar (CAT) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) has been derived by using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. CAT has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Best-in-Class Metrics for Quant Score Make Lockheed Martin (LMT) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) is ranked as a Strong Buy using Louis Navellier's investing system and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. LMT has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Buy to a Strong Buy.

United Technologies (UTX) a Sell on Flagging Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
United Technologies Corp (NYSE:UTX) is a $93.4 billion in market value constituent of the Aerospace & Defense GICS industry group where the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking currently places it 43 among the 54 companies in this industry group, a spot that is well below-average. UTX is ranked squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 419 among the 554 companies in the sector and number 3,473 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Earnings Momentum Keep Union Pacific (UNP) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:UNP) is ranked as a Buy using Louis Navellier's investing methods and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. UNP has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Metrics for Sales Growth Keep United Parcel Service (UPS) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:UPS) is ranked as a Sell using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. UPS has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Hold to a Sell.

Honeywell’s (HON) Strong Earnings Momentum Keep it a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Honeywell International Inc (NYSE:HON) has a Buy using Louis Navellier's approach to investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking HON has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

3M (MMM) a Buy on High-Level Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
3M Co (NYSE:MMM) is ranked as a Buy using the methodology of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. MMM has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Strong Buy to a Buy.

Dismal Earnings Momentum Keep General Electric (GE) a Strong Sell

By Portfolio Grader
General Electric Co (NYSE:GE) ranks in the top quarter of its industry group, Industrial Conglomerates, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Industrials, with a market value of $157.7 billion. From an investment attractiveness prospective, GE is ranked squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 536 among the 554 companies in the sector; GE's Portfolio Grader score ranks 7 among the 7 companies in this industry group and number 4,517 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Boeing Company (BA) a Strong Buy on Stellar Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is a constituent of the 54 company Aerospace & Defense GICS industry group, which is part of the 554 company GICS Industrials sector. BA's market value is $158.8 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for BA puts it 8 among the 54 companies in this industry group, putting in the top quartile; in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 32 among the 554 companies in the sector, and number 366 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) a Strong Buy on Exceptional Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH) has a Strong Buy using the system of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 3 months.

Brookfield Business Partners’ (BBU) Robust Quant Score Keep it a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Brookfield Business Partners Lp (NYSE:BBU) a Buy. Using Louis Navellier's investing methods, this analytical tool assesses stocks by means of fundamental and quantitative analytical tools. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking BBU has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Stock Is on the Slow Road to a Comeback

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
ANF stock is up nearly 90% since July, yet still isn't above a key resistance line. Still, Abercrombie & Fitch deserves a spot on your watchlist.

Don’t Hang On to Buffalo Wild Wings Stock

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
BWLD stock, up 50% in a month and trading only marginally below its proposed takeover price, is finally a sell.

Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (MRVL) Shares Rise on Earnings Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Marvell Technology (MRVL) posted impressive quarterly results after the bell on Tuesday, topping Wall Street's profit projections by a penny.

15 New Movies Coming to Theaters in December 2017

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
We have compiled the list of new movies coming to theaters for the month of December and it includes the anticipated new 'Star Wars' flick.

New on Netflix in December 2017: 12 New Netflix Movies

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
What's new on Netflix? The company has unveiled what it has in store for the month of December and it includes a few gems such as '8 Mile.'

8 Most Undervalued Stocks Fund Managers Are Buying

By Matt Hogan, Founder, Finbox.io
One of the better-kept secrets in investing is a form called the 13F-HR that all institutional investors who manage over $100 million in assets must…

The 10 Best Acquisitions of 2017

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
It has not been a record year by any means when it comes to M&A. but these ten deals are the best acquisitions of 2017.
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