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.

Mattel, Inc. Stock Might Get a Merger Lift, but Don’t Count on It

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
It may not be today, but Hasbro will eventually gobble up Mattel.

Top-End Earnings Visibility Makes Lockheed Martin (LMT) a Strong Buy

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

Union Pacific’s (UNP) High-Level Quant Score Make it a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:UNP) is one of the 555 companies in the GICS Industrials sector, and a member of the 32 company Road & Rail GICS industry group within this sector. UNP's market value is $91.3 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for UNP by Portfolio Grader places it 13 among the 32 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 175 among the 555 companies in the sector, and number 1,577 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Buffalo Wild Wings Stock Can Get a Bump from Private Equity Buy

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
BWLD stock has limited upside but there is a way to profit.

Industry Group Rank Make United Technologies (UTX) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks United Technologies Corp (NYSE:UTX) a Sell. Using Louis Navellier's investing methodology, this analytical tool evaluates stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative metrics. UTX has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Why You Should Stay Away From Kohl’s Corporation Stock

By Luce Emerson, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite a decent quarter for Kohl's, changing secular trends and the strength of online retailers still have KSS stock on the ropes.

Earnings Growth Keep United Parcel Service (UPS) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
With a $97.4 billion market value, United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:UPS) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Air Freight & Logistics, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Industrials, in market value. From the prospective of investment attractiveness, currently UPS is ranked 12 among the 13 companies in this industry group by Portfolio Grader; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 402 among the 555 companies in the sector, and number 3,350 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Quant Score Make Honeywell (HON) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Honeywell International Inc (NYSE:HON) is classified as a member of the 7 company Industrial Conglomerates GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 555 company GICS Industrials sector. HON's market value is $111.6 billion which places it in the upper half of its industry group. HON is currently ranked number 3 among the 7 companies in this industry group by Portfolio Grader; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 69 among the 555 companies in the sector, and number 654 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Robust Earnings Momentum Keep 3M (MMM) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
3M Co (NYSE:MMM) ranks in the top half of its industry group, Industrial Conglomerates, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Industrials, with a market value of $136.6 billion. From an investment attractiveness prospective, MMM is ranked in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 61 among the 555 companies in the sector; MMM's current Portfolio Grader score places it 2 among the 7 companies in this industry group and number 607 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Exceptional Measures for Earnings Visibility Make Boeing Company (BA) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) has a Strong Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing system. BA has maintained this ranking for 5 months.

General Electric (GE) a Strong Sell on Cheerless Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
General Electric Co (NYSE:GE) is a component of the 7 company Industrial Conglomerates GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 555 company GICS Industrials sector. GE has a market value of $157.9 billion which is in the top 25% of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for GE puts it 7 among the 7 companies in this industry group; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 538 among the 555 companies in the sector, and number 4,522 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Top-End Metrics for Earnings Growth Make UnitedHealth Group (UNH) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
With a $203.4 billion market value, UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Health Care Providers & Services, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Health Care, in market value. From the vantage point of investment attractiveness, the stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 4 among the 82 companies in this industry group, putting it in the top decile; in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 20 among the 781 companies in the sector, and number 146 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Brookfield Business Partners (BBU) a Buy on Robust Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Brookfield Business Partners Lp (NYSE:BBU) is a component of the 30 company Construction & Engineering GICS industry group, which is part of the 555 company GICS Industrials sector. BBU has a market value of $1,327.6 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for BBU puts it 3 among the 30 companies in this industry group, placing it among the leaders; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 110 among the 555 companies in the sector, and number 1,057 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

The Best Cyber Monday Target Deals for 2017

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The best Cyber Monday Target deals have been rolled out, and the company has one big discount of 15% for everything in its online business.

The Best Cyber Monday Newegg Deals for 2017

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The best Cyber Monday Newegg deals have been unveiled, and they include a 15.6-inch gaming laptop for under $1,000, marking a $220 discount.

The Best Cyber Monday Walmart Deals for 2017

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The best Cyber Monday Walmart deals have been unveiled, and there's a little bit of everything at the retailer next weekend and Monday.

The Best Cyber Monday Best Buy Deals for 2017

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The best Cyber Monday Best Buy deals have been rolled out by the retailer, most of which are discounts on smartphones and smart televisions.

The Best Cyber Monday Amazon Deals for 2017

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Have you taken a look at the Cyber Monday Amazon deals? The company has rolled out a number of deals designed to please those seeking gifts.

T-Mobile US Inc Stock Is the Best Pick in a Bad Sector

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
T-Mobile stock is the best choice in the wireless industry. Unfortunately, that industry looks like one investors should avoid.
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