The grades of four tech services stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”) rating.

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

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

Western Union Company (WU) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a C last week to a B. Western Union is engaged in global money transfer and payment services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WU stock.

This is a strong week for Convergys Corporation (CVG). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. 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.