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.

Honeywell’s (HON) Earnings Momentum Makes it Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Honeywell International Inc (NYSE:HON) is a $109.0 billion in market value constituent of the Industrial Conglomerates GICS industry group where HON is currently ranked by Portfolio Grader at number 2 among the 7 companies in this industry group. HON is ranked in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 61 among the 553 companies in the sector and number 657 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

3M (MMM) a Buy on Robust Earnings Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks 3M Co (NYSE:MMM) a Buy. With proprietary fundamental and quantitative metrics developed by Louis Navellier, this analytical tool evaluates nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

Boeing Company (BA) a Strong Buy on Top-End Quant Score

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 553 companies in the GICS Industrials sector Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is a component of the 53 company Aerospace & Defense GICS industry group within this sector. The market value of BA is $154.7 billion which falls in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for BA puts it 8 among the 53 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; in the top decile of the sector with a ranking of 32 among the 553 companies in the sector, and number 376 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Top-End Earnings Growth Makes UnitedHealth Group (UNH) a Strong Buy

By Portfolio Grader
UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH) is ranked as a Strong Buy using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.

Earnings Visibility Metrics Makes General Electric (GE) a Strong Sell

By Portfolio Grader
General Electric Co (NYSE:GE) is one of the 553 companies in the GICS Industrials sector, and a constituent of the 7 company Industrial Conglomerates GICS industry group within this sector. The market value of GE is $199.0 billion which places it in the top quarter of its industry group. GE is currently ranked number 7 among the 7 companies in this industry group by Portfolio Grader; squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 541 among the 553 companies in the sector, and number 4,530 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Bank of America Corp Is the Best Consumer Bank Bet Out There

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America stock has once again become a conservative investment for those with a long-term time horizon.

Brookfield Business Partners’ (BBU) Strong Earnings Momentum Makes it a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Brookfield Business Partners Lp (NYSE:BBU) is one of the 553 companies in the GICS Industrials sector, and a constituent of the 30 company Construction & Engineering GICS industry group within this sector. The market value of BBU is $1,290.4 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. The stock's current Portfolio Grader score places it 1 among the 30 companies in this industry group, putting it in the top decile; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 68 among the 553 companies in the sector, and number 715 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

With Earnings Ahead, the Lid Will Stay On Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Advanced Micro Device's earnings are due next week. Expectations are rising and may be getting too high to help AMD stock.

Can Facebook Inc Ride Video, Oculus Virtual Reality to New Heights?

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
FB stock continues to hit new high after new high. The core business remains strong and Facebook is positioning itself in new growth markets.

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
International Business Machines (IBM) stock surged nearly 5% after the hours on the company's third-quarter earnings and revenue beat.

Why Spirit Airlines Incorporated (SAVE) Stock Is Soaring Today

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Spirit Airlines (SAVE) shares surged nearly 6% Tuesday as the company updated its third-quarter guidance for the current fiscal year.

If You Like Exxon Mobil Corporation Stock, Here’s How to Trade It

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
XOM stock is a buy below $80 and a sell above $90. At $83, it's stuck in no-man's land and looks fairly uninteresting.

NJ Makes Huge Bid in Attempt to Land Amazon HQ in Newark

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The state of New Jersey (NJ) has made a huge big to bring in the Amazon HQ2 to Newark. Other states have also placed bids with the company.

Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG) Revs Up Despite Falling Sales

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Harley-Davidson (HOG) stock was riding high today despite falling sales in its earnings report for the third quarter of 2017.

Forbes 400 List: 10 Richest People in America for 2017

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The Forbes 400 list was unveiled today, displaying the 400 richest people in America based on estimated worth. Here's who's on the top 10.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Beat Q3 Earnings, Ups Forecast

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) stock was up today following the release of a positive earnings report for the third quarter of the year.

UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH) Stock Surges on Q3 Earnings Report

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
UnitedHealth (UNH) saw its stock take off today following the release of its earnings report for the third quarter of 2017.

How Much Higher Can Netflix, Inc. Realistically Go?

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
NFLX stock is struggling to attract buyers even after blowout quarterly results. Does that mean the Netflix growth story is maxed out?

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) Stock Drops Despite Q3 Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Goldman Sachs (GS) stock took a hit on Tuesday despite reporting positive earnings per share and revenue for the third quarter.
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