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.

#METOO Trending: The Sad Reason ‘Me Too’ Is Filling Social Media Feeds

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The hashtag #METOO has been trending on Facebook, Twitter and other social media avenues in support for women who've been sexually harassed.

Gilead Sciences (GILD) Sales Growth Hampers Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks Gilead Sciences Inc (NASDAQ:GILD) a Hold. The methods for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool, developed by Louis Navellier evaluates and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. GILD has maintained this ranking for the last month.

A Unique Way To Play Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) News

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alibaba news has kept BABA stock sizzling this year, but it's getting pricey. So, take a closer look at BEST, a recent Alibaba Group IPO.

Celgene’s (CELG) Upgraded to Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Celgene Corp (NASDAQ:CELG) is one of the 783 companies in the GICS Health Care sector, and a member of the 344 company Biotechnology GICS industry group within this sector. CELG's market value is $106.7 billion which places it in the top decile in its industry group. Portfolio Grader's current ranking for CELG puts it 62 among the 344 companies in this industry group, giving it a well above-average position; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 168 among the 783 companies in the sector, and number 1,246 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Quant Score Makes Ambev (ABEV) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
As one of the 173 companies in the GICS Consumer Staples sector Ambev SA (NYSE:ABEV) is a component of the 34 company Beverages GICS industry group within this sector. The market value of ABEV is $109.6 billion which places it in the top 25% of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for ABEV puts it 18 among the 34 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 59 among the 173 companies in the sector, and number 1,690 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Altria Group (MO) Quant Score Hampers Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Altria Group (NYSE:MO) has a Hold using the methods for investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. MO has maintained this ranking for 3 months.

Industry Group Rank Metrics Keep Amgen (AMGN) Ratings Upgrade to Hold

By Portfolio Grader
Currently, Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:AMGN) has a Hold using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, 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.

The Most Popular Halloween Candy by State for 2017

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
What is the most popular Halloween candy for each state? We have the full list for you here, according to a poll that surveyed 40,000 people.

Black Friday 2017: Macy’s to Open on Thanksgiving

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Macy's (M) is planning to open its doors for Black Friday shoppers at 5:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving for the second year in a row.

McDonalds (MCD) a Strong Buy on High-Level Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
McDonalds Corp (NYSE:MCD) is ranked as a Strong Buy using Louis Navellier's methods for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. MCD has maintained this ranking for 3 months.

Shopify Inc (US) (SHOP) Stock Is Hot and Only Getting Hotter

By Luce Emerson, InvestorPlace Contributor
Right off the bat, when you look at Shopify Inc‘s (US) (NYSE:SHOP) recent share performance and overall business growth, you intuitively know you’re dealing with a leading tech company.

AbbVie (ABBV) a Buy on Healthy Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV) is ranked as a Buy using the approach to investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking ABBV has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN) Stock Sinks as Retailer Puts ‘Going Private’ on Hold

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Nordstrom (JWN) stock was down on Monday following news that it is putting its plans to go private on hold until after the holidays.

Lousy Industry Group Rank Makes The Walt Disney Company (DIS) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) a Sell. Using Louis Navellier's investing methods, this analytical tool assesses stocks with fundamental and quantitative analytical tools. DIS has maintained this ranking for 2 months.

PayPal’s (PYPL) Q3 Earnings to Gain from Customer Addition

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PayPal’s (PYPL) Q3 earnings to gain from customer additions driven by strength in core business, Venmo, One Touch and Braintree.

PepsiCo’s (PEP) Robust Quant Score Keeps it a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks PepsiCo Inc (NYSE:PEP) a Buy. Using Louis Navellier's investing methods, this analytical tool assesses stocks by means of fundamental and quantitative analytical tools. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking PEP has had from Portfolio Grader for 7 months.

Comcast (CMCSA) Quant Score Penalizes Rating

By Portfolio Grader
Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:CMCSA) is a $169.7 billion in market value member of the Media GICS industry group where the ranking for CMCSA by Portfolio Grader places it 38 among the 93 companies in this industry group, giving it an above-average position. CMCSA is ranked in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 282 among the 565 companies in the sector and number 2,760 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Why BlackRock, Inc. (BLK) Stock Should Be a Buy Again Soon

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
BLK stock is attractive, but wait for a pullback before pulling the buy trigger. Here's what investors should know about BlackRock's prospects.

Robust Quant Score Makes Philip Morris International (PM) a Buy

By Portfolio Grader
With a $177.0 billion market value, Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE:PM) ranks in the top quarter of its industry group, Tobacco, and in the top decile of sector group, Consumer Staples, in market value. From the prospective of investment attractiveness, PM is currently ranked number 1 among the 8 companies in this industry group by Portfolio Grader; in the top quartile of the sector with a ranking of 22 among the 173 companies in the sector, and number 555 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.
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