10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — UA POWR QIHU and more

This week, these ten stocks, all currently earning A’s (“strong buy”) on Portfolio Grader, have the best year-to-date performance.

Since January 1, the price of Under Armour, Inc. Class A (UA) has grown 36.5%. Under Armour manufactures performance apparel, footwear, and accessories for men, women and children. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UA stock.

The price of PowerSecure International, Inc. (POWR) has seen a 39.8% boost since the first of the year. PowerSecure International provides energy management and conservation solutions to utilities and their commercial, institutional and industrial customers. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of POWR stock.

Since the first of the year, the price of Qihoo 360 Technology Co., Ltd. ADR Class A (QIHU) has swelled 44.3%. Qihoo 360 Technology provides Internet and mobile security products in the People’s Republic of China. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of QIHU stock.

The price of Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (GPRE) is up 47.9% since the first of the year. Green Plains Renewable Energy constructs and operates dry mill, fuel-grade ethanol production facilities. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GPRE stock.

Shares of Shanda Games Ltd. Sponsored ADR Class A (GAME) have risen 50% since January 1. Shanda Games develops, sources and operates Internet games in China. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 7.40. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GAME stock.

Since January 1, Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) has jumped 57%. Illumina develops, manufactures and markets integrated systems for the large-scale analysis of genetic variation and biological function. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ILMN stock.

Since January 1, YY, Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A (YY) has climbed 65.8%. YY operates an online social platform in the People’’s Republic of China. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of YY stock.

Since January 1, Forest Laboratories, Inc. (FRX) has shot up 66.7%. Forest Laboratories develops, manufactures, and sells both branded and generic forms of ethical products which require a physician’s prescription. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FRX stock.

Since the first of the year, shares of Rentrak Corporation (RENT) have soared 68.5%. Rentrak is an information management company serving the media, entertainment, retail, advertising and manufacturing industries. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RENT stock.

Shares of Insys Therapeutics, Inc. (INSY) have leaped 81.6% since January 1. INSYS Therapeutics develops pharmaceutical products that target the unmet needs of cancer patients, with a focus on cancer-supportive care. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of INSY 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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