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.

Illumina (ILMN) Shares Raised to Buy

The current recommendation of Buy for Illumina Inc (NASDAQ:ILMN) is derived using Louis Navellier's methodology for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The shares have been upgraded from a Hold to a Buy in the last week.

Square Inc (SQ) Stock Has Gone Too Far, Too Fast

SQ stock has more than doubled in a matter of months, but SQ earnings aren't enough to support the current Square stock price.

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s (TMO) Upgraded to Buy

The current recommendation of Buy for Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (NYSE:TMO) is computed using the approach to investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. TMO has been upgraded from a Hold to a Buy in the last week.

Buy Rating for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) Shares Retained

The current recommendation of Buy for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE:TSM) is the result of using the system for investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking TSM has had from Portfolio Grader for 3 months.

Buy Ranking on Oracle (ORCL) Shares Confirmed

Currently, Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) has a Buy using the approach of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 3 months.

Hold Recommendation for Fronteo (FTEO) Retained

The current recommendation of Hold for Fronteo Inc (NASDAQ:FTEO) is computed using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing approach. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

Strong Buy Rating for Visa (V) Kept

The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Visa Inc (NYSE:V) has been derived by using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. V has maintained this ranking for 2 months.

How Much Higher Can Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) Stock Go?

Walmart is winning its fight back against Amazon, so WMT stock is at all-time highs. But the valuation now implies more risk than reward.

Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) Strong Buy Recommendation Reaffirmed

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) a Strong Buy. The system for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool, developed by Louis Navellier researches and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking BABA has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Gives Investors 3 Big Reasons to Worry

Tesla is certainly an amazing company -- and has transformed the global auto industry. Yet there are some big-time risks. Just some include competition, production challenges and distractions.

Facebook (FB) Strong Buy Ranking Remains in Place

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) is ranked as a Strong Buy using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing methodology. FB has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Intuit Inc. (INTU) Looks Promising: Should You Buy the Stock?

Intuit’s (INTU) growing SMB exposure, strategic acquisitions along with increased adoption of its cloud-based services and products are positives.

Strong Buy Ranking for Microsoft (MSFT) Stock Retained

The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) has been derived by using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. MSFT has maintained this ranking for 4 months.

Hold Recommendation for Alphabet (GOOG) Extended

The current recommendation of Hold for Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) is derived using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing system. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking GOOG has had from Portfolio Grader for 2 months.

Alphabet (GOOGL) Shares Keep Hold Recommendation

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is ranked as a Hold using Louis Navellier's methods for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking GOOGL has had from Portfolio Grader for 2 months.

Strong Buy Ranking for Apple (AAPL) Maintained

The current recommendation of Strong Buy for Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is the result of 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 AAPL has had from Portfolio Grader for 4 months.

3 Pros, 3 Cons for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock

Alibaba stock has a ton of growth potential, but the firm also carries a great deal of risk that investors should consider before jumping in with both feet.

International Day of the Girl 2017: 9 Inspiring Quotes by Strong Women

Today is International Day of the Girl 2017 and we have compiled nine of the best quotes by strong women to honor girls and women everywhere.

Cardinal Health (CAH) Stock Upgraded to Sell

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE:CAH) a Sell. The system for investing incorporated in this analytical tool developed by Louis Navellier researches and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week from a fundamental and quantitative perspective. 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.