10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — CONN SWI SPF and more

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This week, these ten stocks, all currently earning A’s (“strong buy”) on Portfolio Grader, have the best year-to-date performance. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq rose 17.5%, the Dow increased 7.6%, and the S&P has risen 12.4%.

Since the first of the year, the price of Conn’s Inc. (NASDAQ:CONN) has swelled 99%. Conn’s is a specialty retailer of home appliances and consumer electronics. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CONN stock.

Shares of SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI) have leapt 98.4% since January 1. SolarWinds is a provider of enterprise-class network management software designed by network professionals for network professionals. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SWI stock.

The price of Standard Pacific (NYSE:SPF) is up 94.7% since the first of the year. Standard Pacific builds single-family attached and detached homes in eight states. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SPF stock.

Since January 1, Delek US Holdings (NYSE:DK) has climbed 121.4%. Delek US Holdings is an integrated energy company that engages in refining, marketing, supplying, and retailing petroleum products. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 7.5. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DK stock.

Since January 1, Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) has jumped 111.7%. Seagate Technology designs, manufactures, markets and sells hard disk drives. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 5. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of STX stock.

Since January 1, the price of American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) has grown 117.6%. American Vanguard is a specialty chemical manufacturer that develops and markets products, such as chemicals for crops and animal protection, for agricultural and commercial uses. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AVD stock.

Shares of AOL Inc (NYSE:AOL) have risen 114.9% since January 1. AOL provides online content, products, and services to consumers, publishers, and advertisers worldwide. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 3.2. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AOL stock.

Since the first of the year, shares of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN) have soared 142.9%. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals researches, develops and commercializes therapeutics to treat human disorders and conditions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of REGN stock.

The price of Lumber Liquidators (NYSE:LL) has seen a 157.7% boost since the first of the year. Lumber Liquidators retails hardwood flooring in the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LL stock.

Since January 1, Mellanox Technologies (NASDAQ:MLNX) has shot up 250.8%. Mellanox designs and develops semiconductor-based, high-performance interconnect products. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MLNX stock.

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here.


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