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.

Healthy Quant Score Keeps Cerner (CERN) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Cerner Corp (NASDAQ:CERN) is one of the 782 companies in the GICS Health Care sector, and a constituent of the 26 company Health Care Technology GICS industry group within this sector. CERN's market value is $24.2 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for CERN puts it 7 among the 26 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 167 among the 782 companies in the sector, and number 1,198 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Earnings Momentum Keeps Illumina (ILMN) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Illumina Inc (NASDAQ:ILMN) is ranked as a Buy using the system for investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. ILMN has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Hold to a Buy.

Quant Score Makes Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (NYSE:TMO) a Buy. With exclusive fundamental and quantitative metrics developed by Louis Navellier, this analytical tool evaluates nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. TMO has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Hold to a Buy.

Oracle’s (ORCL) Strong Earnings Momentum Makes it a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is one of the 705 companies in the GICS Information Technology sector, and a member of the 142 company Software GICS industry group within this sector. ORCL has a market value of $205.4 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for ORCL by Portfolio Grader places it 36 among the 142 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 204 among the 705 companies in the sector, and number 1,048 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Quant Score Keeps Fronteo (FTEO) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Fronteo Inc (NASDAQ:FTEO) is a member of the 91 company IT Services GICS industry group, which is part of the 705 company GICS Information Technology sector. FTEO has a market value of $206.0 billion which is in the top 10% of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for FTEO puts it 76 among the 91 companies in this industry group, a position that is well below-average; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 595 among the 705 companies in the sector, and number 3,767 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

The Coca-Cola Co Stock Finally Hits a Headwind Despite Good Earnings

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Despite Coca Cola beating earnings and gaining market share, KO stock's chart is showing signs of a pullback.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) a Buy on Robust Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE:TSM) is a member of the 110 company Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 705 company GICS Information Technology sector. The market value of TSM is $213.3 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for TSM puts it 30 among the 110 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 158 among the 705 companies in the sector, and number 817 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

High-Level Earnings Visibility Keeps Visa (V) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Visa Inc (NYSE:V) a Strong Buy. Using Louis Navellier's investing methodology, this analytical tool researches stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative analytical tools. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 3 months.

Top-End Measures for Sales Growth Make Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) is a component of the 133 company Internet Software & Services GICS industry group, which is part of the 705 company GICS Information Technology sector. The market value of BABA is $448.5 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 2 among the 133 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders; among the sector leaders with a ranking of 6 among the 705 companies in the sector, and number 8 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Facebook (FB) a Buy on Superior Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) a Buy. The methods for investing incorporated in this analytical tool developed by Louis Navellier researches and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week from a fundamental and quantitative perspective. FB has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Microsoft (MSFT) a Strong Buy on Superb Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) a Strong Buy. The methods for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool, developed by Louis Navellier researches and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking MSFT has had from Portfolio Grader for 5 months.

Alphabet (GOOG) a Hold on Lackluster Industry Group Rank

By Portfolio Grader
Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) is ranked as a Hold using Louis Navellier's approach to investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. GOOG has maintained this ranking for 3 months.

Industry Group Rank Restricts Alphabet (GOOGL) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is a component of the 133 company Internet Software & Services GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 705 company GICS Information Technology sector. GOOGL's market value is $696.4 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for GOOGL by Portfolio Grader places it 78 among the 133 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 426 among the 705 companies in the sector, and number 2,579 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Earnings Growth Keeps Apple (AAPL) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a $807.8 billion in market value member of the Technology Hardware Storage & Peripherals GICS industry group where Portfolio Grader's current ranking for AAPL puts it 5 among the 37 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position. AAPL is ranked in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 117 among the 705 companies in the sector and number 569 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Facebook Inc Needs to Address Its Biggest Weakness Before Trouble Starts

By Lucas Hahn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook needs to diversify its sources of revenue if it wants to maintain this year's 50%-plus gain in FB stock.

Can We Expect Nvidia Corporation Stock to Plunge After Earnings Like AMD?

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Just weeks before Nvidia reports earnings, AMD shares dropped after its results announcement. Will NVDA stock do the same thing?

Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc (LL) Down After Lawsuit Settlement

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Lumber Liquidators (LL) shares gained early Wednesday before falling back down late in the day on a class-action lawsuit settlement.

Cardinal Health (CAH) Upgrade Limited by Poor Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 782 companies in the GICS Health Care sector Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE:CAH) is a member of the 82 company Health Care Providers & Services GICS industry group within this sector. CAH has a market value of $21.1 billion which is in the top quarter of its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader ranking places it 72 among the 82 companies in this industry group, a position that is well below-average; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 624 among the 782 companies in the sector, and number 3,941 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Quant Score Metrics Power Avalon Bay Communities (AVB) to Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 220 companies in the GICS Real Estate sector Avalon Bay Communities Inc (NYSE:AVB) is a constituent of the 179 company Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) GICS industry group within this sector. AVB has a market value of $25.0 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 13 among the 179 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders; in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 19 among the 220 companies in the sector, and number 452 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.
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