I Know First Algorithm Review: Stock Picks Based On Algorithms

The stocks selected here are the top performing Tech Stocks from I Know First: Daily Market Forecast’s January 7th, 2015 stock forecast titled Stock Market Outlook Using Self Learning Algorithms: Up to 13.05% Return in 14 Days. This forecast is part of the “Top 10 Stocks” package, as one of I Know First’s quantitative investment solutions. The “I Know First Average” return was 4.71% versus the S&P 500’s return of 1.47% over the same time period.

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Signal (14 days): 38.79

Predictability (14 days): 0.40

Return: 9.10%

Orange provides a range of fixed telephony and mobile telecommunications, data transmission, Internet and multimedia, and other value-added services to consumers, businesses, and other telecommunications operators under the Orange brand worldwide. The company was formerly known as France Telecom and changed its name to Orange in July 2013. Orange was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Paris, France. The company had a signal strength of 38.79 and a predictability indicator of 0.40. In accordance with the algorithm prediction, the stock returned 9.10% in the 14-day time horizon. BT Group is trying to acquire EE, a joint venture between Orange and Deutsche Telekom, for around $20 billion, and Orange would retain a 4% stake in the company. Meanwhile, management has been focused on rolling out 4G in France and other regions.

Signal (14 days): 31.17

Predictability (14 days): 0.29

Return: 2.07%

JetBlue Airways Corporation, a passenger carrier company, provides air transportation services in the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America. JetBlue Airways was founded in 1998 and is based in Long Island City, New York. The company had a signal strength of 31.17 and a predictability indicator of 0.29. In accordance with the algorithm prediction, the stock returned 2.07% in the 14-day time horizon. JetBlue’s stock price got a boost after its competitors posted better than expected earnings reports. The airline industry have been benefitting from the decline in oil prices, which result in lower fuel costs.

Signal (14 days): 26.78

Predictability (14 days): 0.52

Return: 13.05%

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited operates as an integrated pharmaceutical company in India. It also operates in North America, Europe, Russia, other countries of the former Soviet Union, and internationally. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Hyderabad, India. Dr. Reddy’s Labs had a signal strength of 26.78 and a predictability indicator of 0.52. In accordance with the algorithm prediction, the stock returned 13.05% in the 14-day time horizon. Morgan Stanley recently included the company in its list of pharmaceutical companies to own in emerging markets, and the Indian market itself has surged more than 7.5% since the beginning of the year. The company also announce the acquisition of an over-the-counter nicotine patch from Novartis.

Signal (14 days): 23.12

Predictability (14 days): 0.37

Return: 10.70%

Skyworks Solutions, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and markets analog and mixed signal semiconductors worldwide. The company sells its products directly, as well as through independent manufacturers’ representatives and distribution partners. Skyworks Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts. The company had a signal strength of 23.12 and a predictability indicator of 0.37. In accordance with the algorithm prediction, the stock returned 10.70% in the 14-day time horizon. Skyworks reported earnings and revenue that handily beat Wall Street expectations, boosted by strong sales of Apple iPhones that include Skyworks chips. The guidance for next quarter also beat expectations.

Signal (14 days): 22.28

Predictability (14 days): 0.43

Return: -6.96%

Tesla Motors, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles and electric vehicle powertrain components. The company operates a network of 80 stores and galleries in North America, Europe, and Asia. Tesla Motors, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Signal (14 days): 21.45

Predictability (14 days): 0.32

Return: 11.17%

NetEase, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates an interactive online community in the People’s Republic of China. It provides Chinese language content and services through its online games, Internet portal, e-mail, and wireless value-added service businesses. NetEase, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Beijing, the People’s Republic of China. The company had a signal strength of 21.45 and a predictability indicator of 0.32. In accordance with the algorithm prediction, the stock returned 11.17% in the 14-day time horizon. The Chinese online gaming company has delivered three straight quarters of accelerating growth, and it is expected to extend that streak in its upcoming earnings report.

Signal (14 days): 19.48

Predictability (14 days): 0.46

Return: -2.11%

Teekay Corporation provides crude oil and gas marine transportation services in Bermuda and internationally. The company serves energy and utility companies, oil traders, oil and LNG consumers, petroleum product producers, government agencies, and various other entities that depend upon marine transportation. Teekay Corporation was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Signal (14 days): 17.75

Predictability (14 days): 0.48

Return: 5.37%

Toyota Motor Corporation designs, manufactures, assembles, and sells passenger cars, minivans, commercial vehicles, and related parts and accessories in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. Toyota was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Toyota City, Japan. The company had a signal strength of 17.75 and a predictability indicator of 0.48. In accordance with the algorithm prediction, the stock returned 5.37% in the 14-day time horizon. Toyota ended a three-year freeze on building new vehicle assembly plants, as it has planned two new plants in China and one in Mexico. Immediately after the financial crisis, big automakers were cautious about adding production capacity. Now, with demand in the United States back at pre-recession levels and China’s auto market growing, albeit more slowly, automakers are announcing more expansion plans.

Signal (14 days): 17.55

Predictability (14 days): 0.31

Return: 8.35%

TOTAL S.A., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an oil and gas company worldwide. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Paris, France. TOTAL S.A. had a signal strength of 17.55 and a predictability indicator of 0.31. In accordance with the algorithm prediction, the stock returned 8.35% in the 14-day time horizon. The company saw a small surge in the past couple of weeks as the king of Saudi Arabia passed away, pushing up oil prices in the short term. Also helping the European company’s stock price was the European Central Bank’s decision to begin a stimulus program, causing European equities in general to prosper.

Signal (14 days): 16.76

Predictability (14 days): 0.32

Return: -3.61%

XPO Logistics, Inc. provides transportation and logistics services in the United States. The company serves various customers ranging from small entrepreneurial organizations to Fortune 500 companies, such as manufacturing, industrial, retail, commercial, life sciences, and government sectors, as well as third-party logistics providers. XPO Logistics, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Business Disclosure: I Know First Research is the analytic branch of I Know First, a financial startup company that specializes in quantitatively predicting the stock market. We did not receive compensation for this article, and we have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Read More From I Know First Research:

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