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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.

Sempra Energy (SRE) a Buy on Robust Sales Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) is one of 19 companies within the Multi-Utilities GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 113 company GICS Utilities sector. SRE's market value is $28.6 billion which falls in the top 25% of its industry group. The ranking for SRE by Portfolio Grader places it 7 among the 19 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 26 among the 113 companies in the sector, and number 459 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

The Sky’s the Limit for Boeing Co

By Charles Payne
Despite reporting disappointing earnings for BA stock, there are tailwinds that could get Boeing soaring one again.

Earnings Visibility Analytics Keep HCA Healthcare (HCA) Upgrade to Hold

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 782 companies in the GICS Health Care sector HCA Healthcare Inc (NYSE:HCA) is a member of the 82 company Health Care Providers & Services GICS industry group within this sector. HCA's market value is $29.4 billion which places it in the top quarter of its industry group. The ranking for HCA by Portfolio Grader places it 51 among the 82 companies in this industry group, which is a below-average position; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 417 among the 782 companies in the sector, and number 2,851 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

GrubHub Inc (GRUB) Shares Surge on Earnings Beat, Guidance

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
GrubHub (GRUB) shares skyrocketed more than 10% after the company posted third-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street's expectations.

Lackluster Quant Score Hampers P G & E (PCG) Rating

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 113 companies in the GICS Utilities sector P G & E Corp (NYSE:PCG) is a constituent of the 39 company Electric Utilities GICS industry group within this sector. PCG has a market value of $29.6 billion which is in the top quarter of its industry group. The stock's Portfolio Grader ranking currently places it 34 among the 39 companies in this industry group, a spot that is well below-average; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 94 among the 113 companies in the sector, and number 2,448 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Fresenius Medical Care (FMS) a Buy on Healthy Earnings Visibility

By Portfolio Grader
Fresenius Medical Care Corp (NYSE:FMS) ranks in the top 10% of its industry group, Health Care Providers & Services, and in the top decile of sector group, Health Care, with a market value of $30.0 billion. From an investment attractiveness prospective, FMS is ranked in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 169 among the 782 companies in the sector; the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking places it 20 among the 82 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position and number 1,197 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Quant Score Metrics Lead to Gyrodyne (GYRO) to Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Gyrodyne Co of America (NASDAQ:GYRO) is derived using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing methodology. 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.

Why Trivago NV – ADR (TRVG) Stock Is Tanking Today

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Trivago (TRVG) had a disappointing quarter that saw shares plummet more than 20% on Wednesday. The first half of 2018 will also be rough.

Shrinking Industry Group Rank Keeps McKesson (MCK) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, McKesson Corp (NYSE:MCK) has a Sell using Louis Navellier's methods for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking MCK has had from Portfolio Grader for 7 months.

Superb Metrics for Quant Score Make Prologis (PLD) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Prologis Inc (NYSE:PLD) is a $34.2 billion in market value component of the Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) GICS industry group where the stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 8 among the 179 companies in this industry group, positioning it among the leaders. PLD is ranked among the sector leaders with a ranking of 13 among the 220 companies in the sector and number 333 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

NAACP Warns Black Travelers About Flying on American Airlines

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The NAACP have warned African-American travelers about traveling on American Airlines where black people have been treated poorly recently.

Analytics for Earnings Momentum Keeps Express Scripts (ESRX) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Express Scripts Holdings Co (NASDAQ:ESRX) has a Sell using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 11 months.

Humana (HUM) a Buy on Strong Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Humana Inc (NYSE:HUM) a Buy. Using Louis Navellier's investing methodology, this analytical tool evaluates stocks with fundamental and quantitative metrics. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

Earnings Momentum Makes American Electric Power (AEP) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 113 companies in the GICS Utilities sector American Electric Power (NYSE:AEP) is a member of the 39 company Electric Utilities GICS industry group within this sector. The market value of AEP is $36.4 billion which falls in the top 25% of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for AEP puts it 14 among the 39 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 31 among the 113 companies in the sector, and number 573 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Equinix’s (EQIX) Robust Sales Growth Makes it a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Equinix Inc (NASDAQ:EQIX) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and in the top decile of sector group, Real Estate, with a market value of $36.5 billion. From an investment attractiveness vantage point, EQIX is ranked in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 45 among the 220 companies in the sector; the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking places it 37 among the 179 companies in this industry group, placing it among the leaders and number 953 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Acadia Healthcare Company Inc (ACHC) Stock Plummets on 3Q Earnings Miss

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Acadia Healthcare (ACHC) stock took a nosedive Wednesday after the release of an abysmal earnings report for the third quarter of the year.

Public Storage (PSA) a Hold on Lackluster Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 220 companies in the GICS Real Estate sector Public Storage Inc (NYSE:PSA) is a member of the 179 company Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) GICS industry group within this sector. PSA has a market value of $37.4 billion which is in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for PSA by Portfolio Grader places it 79 among the 179 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 103 among the 220 companies in the sector, and number 2,193 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Exelon (EXC) a Buy on Healthy Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Exelon Corp (NYSE:EXC) has a Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing methodology. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 3 months.

The Coca-Cola Co (KO) Reports Better-Than-Expected Earnings

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Coca-Cola (KO) reported earnings for the third quarter of 2017 that were better than expected as it continues its refranchising efforts.
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