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.

Shire (SHPG) a Sell on Flopping Industry Group Rank

By Portfolio Grader
With a $44.7 billion market value, Shire plc (NASDAQ:SHPG) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Biotechnology, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Health Care, in market value. From the vantage point of investment attractiveness, the ranking for SHPG by Portfolio Grader places it 216 among the 349 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 521 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 3,243 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Biogen (BIIB) a Hold on Poor Sales Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Biogen Inc (NASDAQ:BIIB) is ranked as a Hold using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. BIIB has maintained this ranking for 2 months.

Lowes (LOW) Sales Growth Limit Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Lowes Companies (NYSE:LOW) a Hold. With unique fundamental and quantitative metrics developed by Louis Navellier, this analytical tool evaluates nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. LOW has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Buy to a Hold.

Time Warner (TWX) a Hold on Feeble Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Time Warner Inc (NYSE:TWX) has a Hold using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. TWX has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Buy to a Hold.

Costco Wholesale (COST) a Buy on Strong Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Buy for Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST) has been derived by using Louis Navellier's investing methodology and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. COST has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Hold to a Buy.

Analysis of Sales Growth Make Starbucks (SBUX) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX) is ranked as a Sell using the system of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking SBUX has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

Why Skechers USA Inc (SKX) Stock Is Moving Today

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Skechers (SKX) shares have been rising as the stock has experienced heavy volume, while investors have changed their stake on the company.

39 J Crew Stores Closing By January 2018’s End

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
A number of J Crew stores closing by the end of January 2018 won't make for happy holidays with those employees this Christmas season.

Charter Communications (CHTR) Earnings Growth Limit Rating

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Hold for Charter Communications Inc (NASDAQ:CHTR) is derived using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing approach. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

Here’s Who Amazon.com, Inc. Could Go After Next

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon will not go on a shopping spree, but may make a strategic acquisition to benefit AMZN stock.

4 Retail Stocks on Santa’s Naughty and Nice List

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Christmas is a big time for retailers, but investors will be happier to see some of these under the tree than others.

Celgene (CELG) a Sell on Slumping Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Celgene Corp (NASDAQ:CELG) is a constituent of the 349 company Biotechnology GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 781 company GICS Health Care sector. CELG has a market value of $82.3 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for CELG puts it 198 among the 349 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 477 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 3,032 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Why Roku Inc Stock Is Soaring Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Roku (ROKU) stock was skyrocketing on Monday on a major price target increase from Needham & Company analyst Laura Martin.

Quant Score Keep Netflix (NFLX) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 568 companies in the GICS Consumer Discretionary sector Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a constituent of the 32 company Internet & Direct Marketing Retail GICS industry group within this sector. NFLX has a market value of $84.7 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. Currently, the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking places it 6 among the 32 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 92 among the 568 companies in the sector, and number 904 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Priceline Group’s (PCLN) Raised to Hold

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Priceline Group Inc (NASDAQ:PCLN) a Hold. Using Louis Navellier's investing system, this analytical tool assesses stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative metrics. 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.

M&A News: Barracuda Networks Inc Stock Skyrockets on Buyout

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Barracuda Networks (CUDA) stock was flying high today on news of a buyout from Thoma Bravo that values the company at $1.6 billion.

Superb Quant Score Makes Diageo (DEO) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 174 companies in the GICS Consumer Staples sector Diageo Plc (NYSE:DEO) is a member of the 34 company Beverages GICS industry group within this sector. DEO's market value is $87.8 billion which places it in the top quarter of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for DEO puts it 6 among the 34 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; among the sector leaders with a ranking of 14 among the 174 companies in the sector, and number 269 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Unilever (UL) a Strong Buy on Superb Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) a Strong Buy. The methodology for investing incorporated in this analytical tool developed by Louis Navellier assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week from a fundamental and quantitative perspective. UL has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Slumping Quant Score Make Gilead Sciences (GILD) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Sell for Gilead Sciences Inc (NASDAQ:GILD) has been derived by using Louis Navellier's methods for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.
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