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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Healthy Quant Score Keeps National Grid (NGG) a Buy

The current recommendation of Buy for National Grid Plc (NYSE:NGG) is computed using Louis Navellier's approach to investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. NGG has recently seen its Portfolio Grader rating upgraded from a Hold to a Buy.

Outstanding Quant Score Makes Cigna (CI) a Strong Buy

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI) a Strong Buy. The methods for investing incorporated in this analytical tool developed by Louis Navellier assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week from a fundamental and quantitative perspective. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking CI has had from Portfolio Grader for 2 months.

Minus the Fireworks, Bank of America Corp Is Still a Great Company

Bank of America's focus on consumers is going to win the show and that's great news for the company and BAC stockholders.

Anthem’s (ANTM) Healthy Quant Score Makes it a Buy

Anthem Inc (NYSE:ANTM) is one of the 783 companies in the GICS Health Care sector, and a member of the 83 company Health Care Providers & Services GICS industry group within this sector. The market value of ANTM is $48.4 billion which places it in the top 10% of its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for ANTM puts it 10 among the 83 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; among the sector leaders with a ranking of 76 among the 783 companies in the sector, and number 639 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Why GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock is Surging Today

GoPro Inc (GPRO) stock was on the rise Wednesday following an upgrade to a 'Buy' rating from Longbow Research analyst Joe Wittine.

Dominion Energy (D) a Buy on Superior Sales Growth

Dominion Energy Inc (NYSE:D) is classified as a constituent of the 19 company Multi-Utilities GICS industry group, which is part of the 113 company GICS Utilities sector. The market value of D is $49.5 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. The ranking for D by Portfolio Grader places it 12 among the 19 companies in this industry group, giving it a lower than average position; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 53 among the 113 companies in the sector, and number 866 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

In the Saga of Rite Aid Corporation, Amazon Plays Godot

Buying Rite Aid would be a great way for Amazon to enter the pharmacy business, but it can take its time making a deal for RAD stock.