I Know First Review: Small Cap Stocks Based On Algorithms
I Know First Review: Small Cap Stocks Based On Algorithms
The stocks selected here are the top performing Small Cap Stocks from I Know First: Daily Market Forecast’s October 28th, 2014 stock forecast titled Top Stock Picks Using Algorithms: Up to 116.88% (Long) 3 Months. This forecast is part of the “10 Best Small Cap Stocks” package, as one of I Know First’s quantitative investment solutions. The “I Know First Average” return was 22.65% versus the S&P 500’s return of 2.07% over the same time period.
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Signal (3 months): 321.28
Predictability (3 months): 0.44
Return: 20.00%
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 was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California. The company had a signal strength of 321.28 and a predictability indicator of 0.44. In accordance with the algorithm prediction, the stock returned 20.00% in the 3-month time horizon. Exelixis announced that it has extended and restructured its agreement with Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (Sobi) to support the distribution and commercialization of Cometriq (cabozantinib) for progressive, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) in the European Union (EU), Switzerland, Norway, Russia, and Turkey.
Signal (3 months): 290.26
Predictability (3 months): 0.27
Return: 116.88%
Smith Micro Software, Inc. provides software and services that simplify, secure, and enhance the mobile experience. The company primarily serves wireless service providers, mobile device and chipset manufacturers, and enterprise businesses. Smith Micro Software was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California. The company had a signal strength of 290.26 and a predictability indicator of 0.27. In accordance with the algorithm prediction, the stock returned 116.88% in the 3-month time horizon. The stock soared after the company announced strong preliminary financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014. Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 is expected to be equal to, or slightly higher than, the fourth quarter results.
Signal (3 months): 273.40
Predictability (3 months): 0.25
Return: 34.41%
Adams Resources & Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is engaged in marketing crude oil and natural gas. Adams Resources & Energy was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company had a signal strength of 273.40 and a predictability indicator of 0.25. In accordance with the algorithm prediction, the stock returned 34.41% in the 3-month time horizon. The company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of twenty-two cents per common share, payable on December 16, 2014 to shareholders of record as of December 2, 2014.
Signal (3 months): 252.66
Predictability (3 months): 0.52
Return: 15.81%
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc., through its subsidiary, Pluristem Ltd., operates as a bio-therapeutics company in Israel. Pluristem Therapeutics was founded in 2001 and is based in Haifa, Israel. The company had a signal strength of 252.66 and a predictability indicator of 0.52. In accordance with the algorithm prediction, the stock returned 15.81% in the 3-month time horizon. The company was granted patents in Australia and New Zealand for the use of placental cells, in Singapore for its 3D cell expansion technology, and in South Africa for Foundational Cell Harvesting Technology.
Signal (3 months): 216.49
Predictability (3 months): 0.34
Return: 10.39%
Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. designs, develops, produces, and sells integrated process control metrology systems and stand-alone metrology solutions used in the manufacturing process of semiconductors. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel. The company had a signal strength of 216.49 and a predictability indicator of 0.34. In accordance with the algorithm prediction, the stock returned 10.39% in the 3-month time horizon. The company posted a profit of $3.3 million in the third quarter. The Israel-based company said it had a profit of 12 cents per share.
Signal (3 months): 195.75
Predictability (3 months): 0.47
Return: 42.96%
Coeur Mining, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the ownership, operation, exploration, and development of silver and gold mining properties primarily in the United States, Mexico, Bolivia, Argentina, Australia, Ecuador, and Chile. Coeur Mining was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company had a signal strength of 195.75 and a predictability indicator of 0.47. In accordance with the algorithm prediction, the stock returned 42.96% in the 3-month time horizon. Full-year 2014 production was 17.2 million silver ounces, in-line with Company guidance of 17.0 – 18.0 million ounces, and 249,384 gold ounces, above Company guidance of 229,000 – 244,000 ounces. Full-year silver-equivalent production totaled 32.2 million ounces, which was at the high-end of Company guidance of 30.7 – 32.7 million ounces.
Signal (3 months): 152.66
Predictability (3 months): 0.57
Return: 13.95%
Monster Worldwide, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides online and mobile employment solutions worldwide. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in New York, New York. The company had a signal strength of 152.66 and a predictability indicator of 0.57. In accordance with the algorithm prediction, the stock returned 13.95% in the 3-month time horizon. Monster Worldwide posted losses in the third quarter that were narrower than what was expected. This caused the stock to rebound after it reached an all-time low of $3.50 in October.
Signal (3 months): 119.68
Predictability (3 months): 0.63
Return: -12.24%
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, is engaged in the research and development of novel monoclonal antibodies for the treatment and diagnosis of cancer in the United States. Peregrine Pharmaceuticals was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Tustin, California.
Signal (3 months): 65.96
Predictability (3 months): 0.61
Return: 23.77%
OM Group, Inc. operates as a technology-driven industrial company worldwide. OM Group was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The company had a signal strength of 65.96 and a predictability indicator of 0.61. In accordance with the algorithm prediction, the stock returned 23.77% in the 3-month time horizon. Om Group announced that it has successfully completed its previously-announced acquisition of Ener-Tek International, Inc., which operates under the brand name Yardney Technical Products. It also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on December 5, 2014, to stockholders of record as of November 21, 2014.
Signal (3 months): 64.89
Predictability (3 months): 0.21
Return: -39.44%
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. provides botanical DNA-based technologies for supply chain security, brand protection, and law enforcement applications in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company was formerly known as Datalink Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. in 2002. Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Stony Brook, New York.
