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Quant Score Limits Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) Rating

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:REGN) is ranked as a Hold using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methods. REGN has maintained this ranking for 4 months.

Biogen (BIIB) Sales Growth Penalizes Rating

Biogen Inc (NASDAQ:BIIB) is ranked as a Hold using Louis Navellier's investing methodology and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking BIIB has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

Nike (NKE) a Sell on Falling Earnings Momentum

Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) is one of 42 companies within the Textiles Apparel & Luxury Goods GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 565 company GICS Consumer Discretionary sector. The market value of NKE is $83.5 billion which falls in the top 10% of its industry group. The current Portfolio Grader ranking for NKE puts it 30 among the 42 companies in this industry group, giving it a below-average spot; in the third quartile of the sector with a ranking of 377 among the 565 companies in the sector, and number 3,490 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Netflix (NFLX) a Strong Buy on Superb Earnings Growth

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) a Strong Buy. The methodology for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool, developed by Louis Navellier assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 5 months.

Charter Communications’ (CHTR) Strong Sales Growth Makes it a Buy

Currently, Charter Communications Inc (NASDAQ:CHTR) has a 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 9 months.

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Taco Bell (YUM) said it is bringing back its World Series promotion in which a stolen base will get free tacos for everyone on a certain day.

Powerful Earnings Visibility Analytics Drive Upgrade of Unilever (UL) to Strong Buy

Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) is ranked as a Strong Buy using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. UL has been upgraded from a Buy to a Strong Buy in the last week.

Poor Quant Score Limits Priceline Group (PCLN) Rating

With a $94.6 billion market value, Priceline Group Inc (NASDAQ:PCLN) ranks in the top decile in its industry group, Internet & Direct Marketing Retail, and in the top decile of sector group, Consumer Discretionary, in market value. From the viewpoint of investment attractiveness, Portfolio Grader's current ranking for PCLN puts it 14 among the 31 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 219 among the 565 companies in the sector, and number 2,226 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Will Sandberg’s Apology Be Enough for Facebook Inc (FB) Stock After Russia Meddling?

Facebook's Russia problem drags on. Can Sandberg's apology earn a pardon, or will the Congressional inquiry come down heavy on FB stock?

Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) a Sell on Falling Sales Growth

Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:KHC) is a $94.7 billion in market value constituent of the Food Products GICS industry group where the stock's Portfolio Grader ranking currently places it 51 among the 65 companies in this industry group, a spot that is well below-average. KHC is ranked squarely in the bottom quartile of the sector with a ranking of 138 among the 173 companies in the sector and number 3,935 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Black Friday 2017: Macy’s to Open on Thanksgiving

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.