The grades of four tech services stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Gartner, Inc.’s (IT) grade is moving up to a B (“buy”) this week from last week’s C (“hold”). In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Equity, IT also gets an A. Gartner provides research and analysis on the computer hardware, software, communications, and related information technology industries. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IT stock.

Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc Class A (HAWK) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HAWK stock.

Western Union Company’s (WU) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Western Union is engaged in global money transfer and payment services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WU stock.

Convergys Corporation (CVG) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a C to a B. Convergys provides customer management business process outsourcing solutions for communications, financial services, technology, and other vertical markets in North America and internationally. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CVG 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.