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.

Superior Quant Score Makes National Grid (NGG) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
National Grid Plc (NYSE:NGG) is ranked as a Buy using the approach to investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. NGG has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Hold to a Buy.

Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) Stock Surges on Q1 Beat, Outlook

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Estee Lauder (EL) stock was surging today following an earnings beat and update to its outlook in its fiscal first quarter of 2018.

Shrinking Earnings Momentum Keeps Simon Property Group (SPG) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Simon Property Group Inc (NYSE:SPG) is a constituent of the 179 company Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) GICS industry group, which is part of the 220 company GICS Real Estate sector. The market value of SPG is $48.7 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. The stock's Portfolio Grader ranking currently places it 140 among the 179 companies in this industry group, a position that is well below-average; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 176 among the 220 companies in the sector, and number 3,702 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Sales Growth Keeps Dominion Energy (D) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 113 companies in the GICS Utilities sector Dominion Energy Inc (NYSE:D) is a constituent of the 19 company Multi-Utilities GICS industry group within this sector. D has a market value of $50.7 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for D puts it 11 among the 19 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 52 among the 113 companies in the sector, and number 910 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Cigna (CI) a Strong Buy on Superb Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) is a $51.0 billion in market value member of the Health Care Providers & Services GICS industry group where the stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 2 among the 82 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders. CI is ranked among the sector leaders with a ranking of 11 among the 783 companies in the sector and number 57 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Groupon Inc (GRPN) Stock Pops on Q3 Profit

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Groupon (GRPN) stock was up on Wednesday following the release of its earnings report for the third quarter of the year.

Southern Co (SO) a Buy on Superior Sales Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Southern Co (NYSE:SO) is a constituent of the 39 company Electric Utilities GICS industry group, which is part of the 113 company GICS Utilities sector. SO's market value is $52.1 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for SO puts it 30 among the 39 companies in this industry group, a position that is well below-average; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 78 among the 113 companies in the sector, and number 1,659 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Don’t Hit the Panic Button on Electronic Arts Inc. Stock … Yet

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The EA stock price is tumbling right now, but the bigger picture isn't as grim as the fall in Electronic Arts might suggest.

High-End Quant Score Analytics Drive Upgrade of Anthem (ANTM) to Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Anthem Inc (NYSE:ANTM) is a constituent of the 82 company Health Care Providers & Services GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 783 company GICS Health Care sector. ANTM has a market value of $54.4 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for ANTM puts it 9 among the 82 companies in this industry group, putting in the top quartile; among the sector leaders with a ranking of 36 among the 783 companies in the sector, and number 231 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Aetna (AET) a Buy on Solid Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 783 companies in the GICS Health Care sector Aetna Inc (NYSE:AET) is a constituent of the 82 company Health Care Providers & Services GICS industry group within this sector. AET has a market value of $57.5 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for AET puts it 12 among the 82 companies in this industry group, putting in the top quartile; among the sector leaders with a ranking of 68 among the 783 companies in the sector, and number 469 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Top-End Quant Score Keeps American Tower (AMT) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
American Tower Corp (NYSE:AMT) is a component of the 179 company Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 220 company GICS Real Estate sector. The market value of AMT is $59.7 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 5 among the 179 companies in this industry group, putting it in the top decile; in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 5 among the 220 companies in the sector, and number 105 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Micron Technology, Inc. Stock Has Great Tech But Questionable Capital Allocation

By Luce Emerson, InvestorPlace Contributor
With great products and solutions, Micron has the tech. But can management turn MU stock into a great company?

Duke Energy’s (DUK) Earnings Momentum Gives it Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK) has a Buy using the methodology for investing of Louis Navellier 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.

Outstanding Measures for Quant Score Keep Nextera Energy (NEE) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Nextera Energy Inc (NYSE:NEE) is derived using the methodology for investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking NEE has had from Portfolio Grader for 3 months.

Caterpillar (CAT) Shares Upgraded to Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) is ranked as a Strong Buy using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. CAT has been upgraded from a Buy to a Strong Buy in the last week.

Quant Score Makes Lockheed Martin (LMT) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) is a $88.3 billion in market value constituent of the Aerospace & Defense GICS industry group where the ranking for LMT by Portfolio Grader places it 22 among the 54 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position. LMT is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 190 among the 555 companies in the sector and number 1,610 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Metrics for Quant Score Drive Upgrade of Union Pacific (UNP) to Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Union Pacific Corp (NYSE:UNP) is ranked as a Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing methodology. The shares have been upgraded from a Hold to a Buy in the last week.

Rating on United Technologies (UTX) Shares Drops to Sell

By Portfolio Grader
United Technologies Corp (NYSE:UTX) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Aerospace & Defense, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Industrials, with a market value of $95.1 billion. From an investment attractiveness vantage point, UTX is ranked in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 381 among the 555 companies in the sector; The current Portfolio Grader ranking for UTX puts it 39 among the 54 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot and number 3,018 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Anemic Industry Group Rank Hampers United Parcel Service (UPS) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 555 companies in the GICS Industrials sector United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE:UPS) is a component of the 13 company Air Freight & Logistics GICS industry group within this sector. UPS's market value is $104.1 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. Currently, UPS is ranked 11 among the 13 companies in this industry group by Portfolio Grader; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 364 among the 555 companies in the sector, and number 2,895 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.
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