10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — LCC AVD MLNX 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 is up 12%, the Dow is up 3.9%, and the S&P has risen 9.5%.

Since January 1, US Airways (NYSE:LCC) has climbed 145.1%. US Airways Group provides air transportation for passengers and cargo. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 4.10. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LCC stock.

Since the first of the year, shares of American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) have soared 148.9%. 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.

Since January 1, the price of Mellanox Technologies (NASDAQ:MLNX) has grown 161.5%. Mellanox designs and develops semiconductor-based, high-performance interconnect products. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MLNX stock.

Since the first of the year, the price of Nam Tai Electronics (NYSE:NTE) has swelled 167.9%. Nam Tai Electronics is an electronics design and manufacturing services provider to original equipment manufacturers. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NTE stock.

Shares of PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) have risen 169.8% since January 1. 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.

The price of Santarus (NASDAQ:SNTS) has seen a 187.9% boost since the first of the year. Santarus, Inc. was incorporated in California in December 1996 and reincorporated in Delaware in July 2002. It is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing proprietary products that address the needs of patients treated by gastroenterologists and other targeted physicians. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SNTS stock.

Since January 1, 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) has jumped 189.6%. 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.

Lumber Liquidators (NYSE:LL) has risen 209.6% 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.

Shares of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN) have leapt 217.9% since January 1. 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, Pharmacyclics (NASDAQ:PCYC) has shot up 263.5%. 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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