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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.

Vale SA (VALE) a Hold on Lackluster Industry Group Rank

By Portfolio Grader
Vale SA (NYSE:VALE) is ranked as a Hold using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking VALE has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

Exceptional Quant Score Keeps Monsanto Company (MON) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) is a $52.0 billion in market value member of the Chemicals GICS industry group where the stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 5 among the 95 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders. MON is ranked in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 13 among the 268 companies in the sector and number 252 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Telefonica (TEF) a Hold on Poor Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Telefonica SA (NYSE:TEF) has a Hold using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing approach. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking TEF has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

Solid Sales Growth Keep ENI Group (E) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
With a $60.7 billion market value, ENI Group (NYSE:E) ranks in the top 10% of its industry group, Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels, and in the top decile of sector group, Energy, in market value. From the vantage point of investment attractiveness, the stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 24 among the 290 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders; in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 27 among the 363 companies in the sector, and number 600 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Shares of ConocoPhillips (COP) Raised to Buy From a Hold

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Buy for ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) is derived using the methodology of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The shares have been upgraded from a Hold to a Buy in the last week.

Earnings Visibility Make CNOOC (CEO) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Buy for CNOOC Ltd (NYSE:CEO) is the result of using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing system. CEO has maintained this ranking for 2 months.

Metrics for Quant Score Drive Ranking of Rio Tinto (RIO) to Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE:RIO) a Buy. The methods 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. RIO has been upgraded from a Hold to a Buy in the last week.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2017 Lineup: Who Will Perform?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2017 lineup has been announced and it includes the talented Gwen Stefani, a marching band and DWTS stars.

BHP Billiton’s (BHP) Raised to Buy

By Portfolio Grader
BHP Billiton Ltd (NYSE:BHP) is a $68.7 billion in market value component of the Metals & Mining GICS industry group where Portfolio Grader's current ranking for BHP puts it 46 among the 126 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position. BHP is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 95 among the 268 companies in the sector and number 1,465 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Stock of Statoil ASA (STO) Upgraded to Strong Buy From a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Statoil ASA (NYSE:STO) is a member of the 290 company Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 363 company GICS Energy sector. The market value of STO is $69.1 billion which places it in the top 10% of its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 14 among the 290 companies in this industry group, putting it in the top decile; among the sector leaders with a ranking of 15 among the 363 companies in the sector, and number 353 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Vodafone Group (VOD) a Buy on Solid Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
With a $78.1 billion market value, Vodafone Group Plc (NASDAQ:VOD) ranks in the top quarter of its industry group, Wireless Telecommunication Services, and in the top decile of sector group, Telecommunication Services, in market value. From the vantage point of investment attractiveness, Portfolio Grader's current ranking for VOD puts it 10 among the 21 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 24 among the 66 companies in the sector, and number 1,529 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Thanksgiving Prayer Ideas: 6 Simple Dinner Blessings

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
What Thanksgiving prayer will you and your family use before indulging in the delicious turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie?

5 Retail Stocks to Buy for Black Friday

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Many familiar industry names are down to their fighting weight and ready for a solid holiday season. Keep an eye on these five retail stocks.

Earnings Visibility Make AstraZeneca (AZN) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
AstraZeneca Plc (NYSE:AZN) is a $83.3 billion in market value constituent of the Pharmaceuticals GICS industry group where the ranking for AZN by Portfolio Grader places it 37 among the 132 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position. AZN is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 267 among the 782 companies in the sector and number 1,662 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Slumping Earnings Visibility Make GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
GlaxoSmithKline Plc (NYSE:GSK) is one of 132 companies within the Pharmaceuticals GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 782 company GICS Health Care sector. GSK's market value is $86.3 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for GSK by Portfolio Grader places it 88 among the 132 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 511 among the 782 companies in the sector, and number 3,219 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Happy Thanksgiving Quotes: 8 Images to Post on Facebook and Instagram

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Happy Thanksgiving! We have compiled eight of the best images with words to warm your day as the November turkey and yams fills your belly.

Slumping Quant Score Keep Schlumberger (SLB) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Schlumberger NV (NYSE:SLB) is a constituent of the 73 company Energy Equipment & Services GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 363 company GICS Energy sector. The market value of SLB is $91.1 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for SLB puts it 54 among the 73 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 292 among the 363 companies in the sector, and number 3,827 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

The Bitcoin Bubble Could Lead to a Recession

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
The world needs more investment in goods and services, not more speculation on a bitcoin bubble that could lead to the next recession.

Industry Group Rank Restrict Eli Lilly (LLY) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) ranks in the top 10% of its industry group, Pharmaceuticals, and in the top decile of sector group, Health Care, with a market value of $91.7 billion. From an investment attractiveness viewpoint, LLY is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 274 among the 782 companies in the sector; Portfolio Grader's current ranking for LLY puts it 38 among the 132 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half and number 1,727 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.
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