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.

3 Reasons to Be Cautious About Square Inc Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Square Inc has had a tremendous year. However, SQ stock investors should be cautious, as the company is entering new business categories.

Should You Buy Bitcoin? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bitcoin, a virtual currency based on encryption keys, is the hottest investment right now. Will that continue? We look at the pros and cons.

Earnings Visibility Metrics Restrict McKesson (MCK) Ratings Upgrade to Hold

By Portfolio Grader
McKesson Corp (NYSE:MCK) is classified as a component of the 82 company Health Care Providers & Services GICS industry group, which is part of the 781 company GICS Health Care sector. MCK's market value is $29.6 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for MCK by Portfolio Grader places it 48 among the 82 companies in this industry group, which is a below-average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 424 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 2,720 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Solid Quant Score Keep Fresenius Medical Care (FMS) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Buy for Fresenius Medical Care Corp (NYSE:FMS) has been derived by using Louis Navellier's methodology for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking FMS has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

Quant Score Make Sempra Energy (SRE) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) has a Buy 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.

Salesforce.com, inc. (CRM) Shares Fall Despite Earnings Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Salesforce (CRM) unveiled its quarterly earnings results after hours Tuesday and the company topped Wall Street's expectations by two cents.

Earnings Growth Keep Humana (HUM) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Humana Inc (NYSE:HUM) is one of the 781 companies in the GICS Health Care sector, and a constituent of the 82 company Health Care Providers & Services GICS industry group within this sector. HUM's market value is $33.4 billion which places it in the top 10% of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for HUM puts it 16 among the 82 companies in this industry group, putting in the top quartile; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 150 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 974 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Top-End Quant Score Metrics Raise Ranking of Gyrodyne (GYRO) to Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Gyrodyne Co of America (NASDAQ:GYRO) has been derived by 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.

Analysis of Earnings Visibility Keep Express Scripts (ESRX) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Express Scripts Holdings Co (NASDAQ:ESRX) a Sell. With proprietary fundamental and quantitative metrics developed by Louis Navellier, this analytical tool evaluates nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking ESRX has had from Portfolio Grader for 11 months.

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc Continues To Be a Winner

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
TTWO stock is overbought and overvalued in the short run, but Take-Two Interactive Software is still a great long-term investment for one simple reason.

Prologis (PLD) a Strong Buy on High-Level Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 220 companies in the GICS Real Estate sector Prologis Inc (NYSE:PLD) is a constituent of the 179 company Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) GICS industry group within this sector. PLD has a market value of $35.3 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 3 among the 179 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders; among the sector leaders with a ranking of 3 among the 220 companies in the sector, and number 38 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

New Ideas Seem to Be in Short Supply at Apple Inc.

By Luce Emerson, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple Inc. still has a bright future, but AAPL stock seems to have less luster. The company needs new blood to become a creative force again.

Vapid Sales Growth Hurt Public Storage (PSA) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Public Storage Inc (NYSE:PSA) is ranked as a Hold 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 PSA has had from Portfolio Grader for 2 months.

Exceptional Metrics for Quant Score Keep Equinix (EQIX) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Equinix Inc (NASDAQ:EQIX) a Strong Buy. Using Louis Navellier's investing system, this analytical tool researches stocks by means of fundamental and quantitative metrics. EQIX has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Buy to a Strong Buy.

American Electric Power (AEP) a Strong Buy on Outstanding Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
American Electric Power (NYSE:AEP) is a $37.6 billion in market value member of the Electric Utilities GICS industry group where Portfolio Grader's current ranking for AEP puts it 12 among the 39 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile. AEP is ranked in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 21 among the 113 companies in the sector and number 425 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Exceptional Measures for Quant Score Make Exelon (EXC) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Exelon Corp (NYSE:EXC) has been derived by using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing system. EXC has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Buy to a Strong Buy.

Best Buy Co Inc Has Found Its Niche – And So Has Its Stock

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Best Buy has calmed fears that e-commerce competition would strangle its business. But from here, BBY stock's upside still looks limited.

3 Reasons to Forget Wayfair Inc and Buy Roku Inc Stock Instead

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The choice between Wayfair stock and Roku stock -- two money-losing companies -- is an easy one if you look more closely at the numbers.

Industry Group Rank Keep National Grid (NGG) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, National Grid Plc (NYSE:NGG) has a Buy 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 the last month.
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