10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — PCYC LAD FLT and more

by Portfolio Grader | August 21, 2013 9:45 am

This week, these ten stocks, all currently earning A’s (“strong buy”) on Portfolio Grader[1], have the best year-to-date performance. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq 10.9%, the Dow rose 13.2%, and the S&P has risen 12.1%.

Since January 1, Pharmacyclics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCYC[2]) has climbed 77.4%. 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[3].

Since the first of the year, the price of Lithia Motors, Inc. Class A (NYSE:LAD[4]) has swelled 82.3%. Lithia Motors retail sells new and used vehicles in the western United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LAD stock[5].

Shares of FleetCor Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:FLT[6]) have leapt 84% since January 1. FleetCor Technologies is an independent global provider of specialized payment products and services to commercial fleets, major oil companies and petroleum marketers. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FLT stock[7].

Since January 1, Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LL[8]) has jumped 86.2%. Lumber Liquidators retails hardwood flooring in the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LL stock[9].

Linkedin Corporation Class A (NYSE:LNKD[10]) has risen 98.9% since the first of the year. LinkedIn operates a social networking website used for professional networking. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LNKD stock[11].

Shares of Conn’s, Inc. (NASDAQ:CONN[12]) have risen 111.9% since January 1. Conn’s is a specialty retailer of home appliances and consumer electronics. Trade volume has increased significantly over the past week, up 113.3%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CONN stock[13].

Since the first of the year, shares of Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE:LGF[14]) have soared 114.6%. Lions Gate Entertainment develops, produces, and distributes filmed entertainment content. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LGF stock[15].

Since January 1, the price of Santarus, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNTS[16]) has grown 128.6%. Santarus 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[17].

Since January 1, Multimedia Games Holding Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGAM[18]) has shot up 147.2%. Multimedia Games designs, manufactures and supplies stand alone and networked gaming systems. The volume of trades has grown significantly in the past week, up 209.9%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MGAM stock[19].

The price of Himax Technologies, Inc. Sponsored ADR (NASDAQ:HIMX[20]) is up 154.2% since the first of the year. Himax Technologies designs and manufactures integrated circuits. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HIMX stock[21].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[1] 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[22].

Endnotes:

  1. Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/
  2. PCYC: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PCYC
  3. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PCYC stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PCYC
  4. LAD: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=LAD
  5. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LAD stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=LAD
  6. FLT: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=FLT
  7. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FLT stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=FLT
  8. LL: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=LL
  9. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LL stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=LL
  10. LNKD: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=LNKD
  11. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LNKD stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=LNKD
  12. CONN: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CONN
  13. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CONN stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CONN
  14. LGF: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=LGF
  15. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LGF stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=LGF
  16. SNTS: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=SNTS
  17. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SNTS stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=SNTS
  18. MGAM: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=MGAM
  19. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MGAM stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=MGAM
  20. HIMX: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=HIMX
  21. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HIMX stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=HIMX
  22. here: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/

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