I Know First Algorithm Review: February 20th, 2015

I Know First Algorithm Review

The stocks selected here are the top performing stocks from I Know First: Daily Market Forecast’s January 20th, 2015 stock forecast titled “Small Cap Investing: Up To 110.71% In 1 Month”. This forecast is part of the “Best Small Cap Stocks” package, as one of I Know First’s quantitative investment solutions. The “I Know First Average” return was 26.62% over 1 month versus the S&P 500’s return of 4.50% over the same time period.

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OXGN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signal (1 month): 2907.40

Predictability (1 month): 0.23

Return: 4.82%

OXiGENE, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops therapeutics primarily to treat cancer. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California. OXiGENE had a signal strength of 2907.40 and a predictability indicator of 0.23. In accordance with the algorithm’s prediction, the stock increased 4.82% in the one-month time horizon. The stock moved higher thanks to a positive earnings report, where good results in clinical studies, strong intellectual property positioning, and its strength in financial position which provides it with the resources to drive its programs towards the company’s next milestones.

MTL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signal (1 month): 444.24

Predictability (1 month): 0.23

Return: 110.71%

Mechel OAO, together with its subsidiaries, is engaged in mining and steel businesses in the Russian Federation, other CIS countries, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the United States, and internationally. The company, formerly known as Mechel Steel Group OAO, was founded in 2003 and is based in Moscow, the Russian Federation. Mechel OAO had a signal strength of 444.24 and a predictability indicator of 0.23. In accordance with the algorithm’s prediction, the stock increased 110.71% in the one-month time horizon. The company’s stock jumped after Russia’s industry minister announced that the struggling Russian steel and coal producer would receive state aid as the country fights to stave off economic crisis.

PLUG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signal (1 month): 157.89

Predictability (1 month): 0.27

Return: 21.35%

Plug Power Inc., an alternative energy technology provider, is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and commercialization of fuel cell systems for the industrial off-road markets worldwide. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Latham, New York. Plug Power had a signal strength of 157.89 and a predictability indicator of 0.27. In accordance with the algorithm’s prediction, the stock increased 21.35% in the one-month time horizon. Plug Power stocks gained after the company announced changes to its corporate management team. The company added two executives to its management team as it prepares for future expansion.

AIXG

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signal (1 month): 64.11

Predictability (1 month): 0.31

Return: -8.65%

Aixtron SE, together with its subsidiaries, provides deposition equipment to the semiconductor and compound-semiconductor industry. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany.

EXEL

 

 

 

 

Signal (1 month): 35.01

Predictability (1 month): 0.01

Return: 65.06%

Exelixis, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops small molecule therapies for the treatment of cancer in the United States. The company was formerly known as Exelixis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and changed its name to Exelixis, Inc. in February 2000. Exelixis, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California. The company had a signal strength of 35.01 and a predictability indicator of 0.01. In accordance with the algorithm’s prediction, the stock increased 65.06% in the one-month time horizon. The company’s shares jumped after US regulators said they would give a faster review to the drugmaker’s potential treatment for a deadly form of skin cancer.

SRPT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signal (1 month): 33.37

Predictability (1 month): 0.09

Return: 25.60%

Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on the discovery and development of RNA-based therapeutics for the treatment of rare and infectious diseases. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sarepta Therapeutics had a signal strength of 33.37 and a predictability indicator of 0.09. In accordance with the algorithm’s prediction, the stock increased 25.60% in the one-month time horizon. Sarepta Therapeutics’ stock price rose after it was upgraded by Bank Of America based on increased conviction that the company’s drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy would be approved in the United States.

YGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signal (1 month): 32.06

Predictability (1 month): 0.22

Return: 11.28%

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufacture, markets, sells, and installs photovoltaic products in the Peoples Republic of China. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Baoding, the Peoples Republic of China. Yingli Green Energy had a signal strength of 32.06 and a predictability indicator of 0.22. In accordance with the algorithm’s prediction, the stock increased 11.28% in the one-month time horizon. Yingli Green Energy benefitted when solar companies led gains among Chinese equities as rebounding oil prices boosted demand for alternative energy stocks.

HIMX

 

 

 

 

Signal (1 month): 27.40

Predictability (1 month): 0.18

Return: 10.71%

Himax Technologies, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, provides display imaging processing technologies to consumer electronics worldwide. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan. Himax Technologies had a signal strength of 27.40 and a predictability indicator of 0.18. In accordance with the algorithm’s prediction, the stock increased 10.71% in the one-month time horizon. Shares of Himax Technology jumped after Bank of America and Merrill Lynch named the semiconductor company as a top pick for 2015. Revenue, gross margin, and earnings per share all came in at the high end or exceeded the company’s guidance for the fourth quarter, as well.

AE

 

 

 

 

 

Signal (1 month): 24.96

Predictability (1 month): -0.16

Return: 18.51%

Adams Resources & Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is engaged in marketing crude oil and natural gas. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Adams Resources & Energy had a signal strength of 24.96 and a predictability indicator of -0.16. In accordance with the algorithm’s prediction, the stock increased 18.51% in the one-month time horizon. The company’s stock price rebounded along with much of the oil and gas refining industry after oil prices rebounded from 5-year lows.

PSTI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signal (1 month): 22.31

Predictability (1 month): 0.27

Return: 6.81%

Pluristem Therapeutics Inc., through its subsidiary, Pluristem Ltd., operates as a bio-therapeutics company in Israel. The company focuses on the research, development, clinical trial, and manufacture of cell therapeutics products and related technologies for the treatment of various ischemic and inflammatory conditions. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Haifa, Israel. Pluristem Therapeutics had a signal strength of 22.31 and a predictability indicator of 0.27. In accordance with the algorithm’s prediction, the stock increased 6.81% in the one-month time horizon. The company announced positive results of a recently completed trial conducted by the US National Institutes of Health to evaluate PLX-R18 cells to treat bone marrow damaged by exposure to high levels of radiation.