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.

5 Blue-Chip Stocks That “Dow 23,000” Left in the Dust

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
These blue-chip stocks didn't follow in the footsteps of IBM's massive leap. Here's what you need to know about each in the wake of "Dow 23,000."

Fresenius Medical Care’s (FMS) Solid Earnings Visibility Keeps it a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Fresenius Medical Care Corp (NYSE:FMS) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Health Care Providers & Services, and in the top decile of sector group, Health Care, with a market value of $29.5 billion. From an investment attractiveness prospective, FMS is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 227 among the 783 companies in the sector; Portfolio Grader's current ranking for FMS puts it 24 among the 83 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half and number 1,627 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Weak Quant Score Downgrades P G & E (PCG) to Hold

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks P G & E Corp (NYSE:PCG) a Hold. Using Louis Navellier's investing methodology, this analytical tool researches stocks by means of fundamental and quantitative analytical tools. PCG has been downgraded from a Strong Buy to a Hold in the last week.

Shrinking Earnings Visibility Keeps McKesson (MCK) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks McKesson Corp (NYSE:MCK) a Sell. With unique fundamental and quantitative metrics developed by Louis Navellier, this analytical tool assesses nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. MCK has maintained this ranking for 7 months.

The Best Cryptocurrency to Buy as Blockchain Heats Up

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here we show you how to invest in cryptocurrency to take advantage of rising sentiment toward bitcoin's underlying blockchain technology.

Gyrodyne (GYRO) Shares a Buy on Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Gyrodyne Co of America (NASDAQ:GYRO) has a Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. GYRO has been downgraded from a Strong Buy to a Buy in the last week.

Express Scripts (ESRX) a Sell on Shrinking Quant Score

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’s (HUM) Strong Earnings Momentum Makes it a Buy

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

Outstanding Sales Growth Makes Prologis (PLD) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Prologis Inc (NYSE:PLD) a Strong Buy. Using Louis Navellier's investing methods, this analytical tool evaluates stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative analytical tools. PLD has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Buy to a Strong Buy.

3 Reasons Why J C Penney Company Inc Stock Will Rebound

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Things look bleak for J C Penney Company Inc right now, but things are actually trending upward and could carry JCP stock back to $5.

Superior Quant Score Makes American Electric Power (AEP) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
American Electric Power (NYSE:AEP) is classified as a component of the 39 company Electric Utilities GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 113 company GICS Utilities sector. The market value of AEP is $36.0 billion which places it in the top quarter of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for AEP puts it 13 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 533 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Equinix’s (EQIX) Superior Sales Growth Keeps it a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Equinix Inc (NASDAQ:EQIX) is one of 178 companies within the Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 219 company GICS Real Estate sector. The market value of EQIX is $36.1 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for EQIX puts it 37 among the 178 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 45 among the 219 companies in the sector, and number 948 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

JPMorgan Buys Online Payment Startup WePay

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
JPMorgan (JPM) is planning to purchase WePay for an undisclosed sum to make it easier for small business to accept software payments.

Crown Castle International (CCI) a Buy on Healthy Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Crown Castle International Corp (NYSE:CCI) is classified as a constituent of the 178 company Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) GICS industry group, which is a segment of the 219 company GICS Real Estate sector. The market value of CCI is $37.5 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. Currently, the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking places it 20 among the 178 companies in this industry group, putting in the top quartile; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 25 among the 219 companies in the sector, and number 660 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Exelon (EXC) a Buy on Strong Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Exelon Corp (NYSE:EXC) has a Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing approach. EXC has maintained this ranking for 3 months.

To Buy or Not to Buy Sirius XM Holdings Inc. Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Will the Spotify IPO and rising competition disrupt SIRI? Here are 3 pros and 3 cons regarding Sirius XM stock.

Anthem Inc (ANTM), CVS Health Corp (CVS) Team Up in Prescription Drugs Deal

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Anthem (ANTM) and CVS Health (CVS) have announced that they are teaming up to create a new pharmacy benefits manager in 2020.

I Wouldn’t Chase International Business Machines Corp. At This Level

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
IBM stock is up big after reporting strong third-quarter numbers, but the stock feels fully priced as a stable, low-growth name.

Public Storage (PSA) Quant Score Hurts Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Public Storage Inc (NYSE:PSA) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and in the top 10% of its sector group, Real Estate, with a market value of $38.0 billion. From an investment attractiveness viewpoint, PSA is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 104 among the 219 companies in the sector; Portfolio Grader's current ranking for PSA puts it 81 among the 178 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position and number 2,183 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.
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