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.

Nike (NKE) Shares Maintain Sell Rating

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) a Sell. The methodology 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 NKE has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.

Buy Rating on Unilever (UL) Shares Affirmed

Portfolio Grader currently ranks Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) a Buy. The system for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool, developed by Louis Navellier assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. UL has maintained this ranking for 4 months.

Hold Rating for Priceline Group (PCLN) Reaffirmed

Currently, Priceline Group Inc (NASDAQ:PCLN) has a Hold using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for the last month.

Buy Ranking on Charter Communications (CHTR) Shares Reaffirmed

Charter Communications Inc (NASDAQ:CHTR) is ranked as a Buy using the methodology for investing of Louis Navellier and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking CHTR has had from Portfolio Grader for 8 months.

Richard Thaler Wins Nobel Prize in Economics

Richard Thaler has won the Nobel Prize in economics for 2017 for his 'contributions to behavioural economics,' with his various theories.

Sell Ranking on Kraft Heinz Co (KHC) Shares Extended

Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ:KHC) is ranked as a Sell using the methodology of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. KHC has maintained this ranking for the last month.

Stock of Ambev (ABEV) Maintains Hold Recommendation

Currently, Ambev SA (NYSE:ABEV) has a Hold using Louis Navellier's methodology for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking ABEV has had from Portfolio Grader for 2 months.

Why Kroger Co (KR) Stock Can Still Make a Comeback

KR stock is survivor that shouldn't be ignored amid the retail and now grocer onslaught caused by the rise of Amazon. Here's what makes Kroger appealing.

Gilead Sciences (GILD) Raised to Hold from a Sell

Currently, Gilead Sciences Inc (NASDAQ:GILD) has a Hold using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing approach. GILD has been upgraded from a Sell to a Hold in the last week.

Walmart (WMT) Mobile Express Returns to Enrich Your Shopping Experience

Walmart (WMT) to simplify return process through its app before the holiday season to enhance shopping experience.

Celgene (CELG) Stock Upgraded to Buy from a Hold

Celgene Corp (NASDAQ:CELG) is ranked as a Buy using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methodology. CELG has been upgraded from a Hold to a Buy in the last week.

Stock of Altria Group (MO) Recommended as a Hold

Currently, Altria Group (NYSE:MO) has a Hold using Louis Navellier's investing methods and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking MO has had from Portfolio Grader for 2 months.

Why Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) Stock is Moving Today

Kohl's (KSS) stock was on the move Monday following an upgrade from analysts at Telsey Advisory and some other news about the stock.

Visa Inc (V) Stock Produces Strong Growth, But at a Premium

V stock produces strong growth, although valuations could make AXP stock a more attractive option than buying Visa.

McDonalds (MCD) Strong Buy Rating Affirmed

Currently, McDonalds Corp (NYSE:MCD) has a Strong Buy using the stock evaluator from Portfolio Grader, which incorporates Louis Navellier's investing methods. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 2 months.

Amgen’s (AMGN) Raised to Hold

Currently, Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:AMGN) has a Hold using the methods of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The shares have been upgraded from a Sell to a Hold in the last week.

Hold Recommendation for AbbVie (ABBV) Stock Kept

Currently, AbbVie Inc (NYSE:ABBV) has a Hold using the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator of Louis Navellier, which incorporates his investing approach. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking ABBV has had from Portfolio Grader for 3 months.

PepsiCo (PEP) Maintains Buy Rating

Portfolio Grader currently ranks PepsiCo Inc (NYSE:PEP) a Buy. Using Louis Navellier's investing methodology, this analytical tool assesses stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative metrics. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking PEP has had from Portfolio Grader for 6 months.

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Retains Sell Ranking

The current recommendation of Sell for The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is derived using Louis Navellier's Portfolio Grader stock evaluator, which incorporates his investing methodology. This represents no change from the previous week and is the same ranking DIS has had from Portfolio Grader for the last month.