10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — AOL AVD OCN 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 8.9%, the Dow is up 2.9%, and the S&P has increased 7.6%.

Since the first of the year, the price of AOL Inc (NYSE:AOL) has swelled 153.4%. AOL provides online content, products, and services to consumers, publishers, and advertisers worldwide. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 3.50. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AOL stock.

The price of American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) has seen a 129.1% boost since the first of the year. 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.

Ocwen Financial (NYSE:OCN) has risen 141.4% since the first of the year. Ocwen Financial is diversified financial services holding company. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OCN stock.

Shares of Mellanox Technologies (NASDAQ:MLNX) have leapt 167.4% since January 1. Mellanox designs and develops semiconductor-based, high-performance interconnect products. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MLNX stock.

Since January 1, US Airways (NYSE:LCC) has shot up 148.3%. US Airways Group provides air transportation for passengers and cargo. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 4.00. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LCC stock.

Since January 1, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN) has climbed 167%. 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.

Since January 1, the price of PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) has grown 156.2%. PulteGroup sells and constructs homes, and purchases, develops, and sells residential land and develops active adult communities. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PHM stock.

Since the first of the year, shares of 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) have soared 189.4%. 3D Systems engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of 3D printers and related products, print materials, and services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DDD stock.

Shares of Lumber Liquidators (NYSE:LL) have risen 205% since January 1. Lumber Liquidators retails hardwood flooring in the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LL stock.

The price of Pharmacyclics (NASDAQ:PCYC) is up 239.1% since the first of the year. Pharmacyclics is a pharmaceutical company developing products to improve upon current therapeutic approaches to cancer, atherosclerosis, and retinal disease. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PCYC 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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