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.

Quant Score Makes BP (BP) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
BP Plc (NYSE:BP) is a component of the 290 company Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 362 company GICS Energy sector. BP's market value is $127.5 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for BP puts it 40 among the 290 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 44 among the 362 companies in the sector, and number 1,386 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

McDonald’s Corporation Stock’s Turnaround Is Blowing the Doors Off

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
McDonald's continues its turnaround, as MCD stock is roaring to new highs amidst great earnings numbers and two new initiatives.

Earnings Visibility Makes Total (TOT) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Total SA (NYSE:TOT) has a Buy using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. TOT has maintained this ranking for 4 months.

Outstanding Analytics for Sales Growth Make Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Royal Dutch Shell Plc (NYSE:RDS.A) is classified as a member of the 290 company Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group, which is part of the 362 company GICS Energy sector. The market value of RDS.A is $137.7 billion which places it in the top 10% of its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 7 among the 290 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders; in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 7 among the 362 companies in the sector, and number 299 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Falling Sales Growth Makes Merck & Co (MRK) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK) has a Sell using Louis Navellier's investing methodology and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. MRK has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Hold to a Sell.

Novartis AG (NVS) Earnings Momentum Hurts Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) is a constituent of the 133 company Pharmaceuticals GICS industry group, which is part of the 782 company GICS Health Care sector. NVS has a market value of $200.9 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for NVS by Portfolio Grader places it 45 among the 133 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 297 among the 782 companies in the sector, and number 2,089 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Should Investors Heed the Warnings on Square Inc Stock?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Will Square's slowing growth and merchant processors being overvalued have an effect on the SQ stock price?

Quant Score Hurts Verizon (VZ) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Verizon Communication Inc (NYSE:VZ) is a $202.0 billion in market value constituent of the Diversified Telecommunication Services GICS industry group where Portfolio Grader's current ranking for VZ puts it 22 among the 46 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position. VZ is ranked in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 36 among the 67 companies in the sector and number 2,025 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Improving Metrics Lift Ranking of China Mobile (CHL) to Hold

By Portfolio Grader
China Mobile Ltd (NYSE:CHL) is a $209.0 billion in market value member of the Wireless Telecommunication Services GICS industry group where the current Portfolio Grader ranking for CHL puts it 16 among the 21 companies in this industry group, a spot that is well below-average. CHL is ranked in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 47 among the 67 companies in the sector and number 2,949 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Anemic Industry Group Rank Hurts Pfizer (PFE) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) has a Hold using the approach to investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. PFE has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Sell to a Hold.

Quant Score Keeps AT&T (T) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Sell for AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) is computed using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. T has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating downgraded over the last month from a Hold to a Sell.

Shopify Inc (US) Stock Is Not a Long Bet, It Is a Coin Toss

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shopify stock has bounced back nicely since Citron's Andrew Left called out the company. But I would not buy SHOP stock at this time.

Chevron (CVX) a Strong Buy on Superb Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX) is a component of the 290 company Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 362 company GICS Energy sector. CVX's market value is $224.8 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 4 among the 290 companies in this industry group, putting it in the top decile; among the sector leaders with a ranking of 4 among the 362 companies in the sector, and number 185 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Why Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Is Done Being a Big Mover

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
The XOM stock price has been stuck in a range for several years now. And the company's diversified base means that's likely to continue.

Exxon Mobil (XOM) a Sell on Lousy Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM) is a component of the 290 company Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels GICS industry group, which is part of the 362 company GICS Energy sector. The market value of XOM is $352.1 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for XOM puts it 158 among the 290 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 181 among the 362 companies in the sector, and number 3,294 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Here’s Why Square Inc (SQ) Stock Is Worrying Regional Banks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
SQ stock may be a little too overbought to handle right now, but after a pullback and before Square becomes a lender, this stock is a buy.

High-End Earnings Visibility Analytics Raise Ranking of Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) to Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Johnson & Johnson Co (NYSE:JNJ) is a member of the 133 company Pharmaceuticals GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 782 company GICS Health Care sector. JNJ's market value is $382.4 billion which places it in the top 10% of its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 4 among the 133 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders; among the sector leaders with a ranking of 24 among the 782 companies in the sector, and number 273 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Needs More Revenue Streams Soon

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
With GOOGL stock price still flirting with the $1,000 mark, Alphabet needs wins beyond advertising to keep Google stock in the four figures.

Sirius XM Holdings Inc (SIRI) Stock Has Been Underestimated for Too Long

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Sirius XM stock may be a little expensive relative to its slowing growth pace, but there's something not to overlook about the evolving satellite radio outfit.
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