The stock market is slowly recovering from recent losses. While some sectors are still performing poorly, the opportunity to invest in this week’s stock picks still exists. I offer you the chance to do just that. If you are new to investing or lack the time to do the necessary research, then you’re at the right place. Below you can see the best stock pick predictions for this week.
Why Trust My Predictions
- I know how difficult it is to invest, let alone think about investing in stocks. Too many variables, uncertainties, and factors make stock investing a terra incognita. But, I’m here to uncover the fog of war and show you that there is a very simple way to invest in stocks, regardless if you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro. I’ve done the numbers, and evaluated primarily the performance. I’ve taken financial analyst predictions about stock price movements and compared them to the real stock price movements.
- I didn’t just focus on the most popular stocks. That’s for beginners. I’m going to share hidden gems of upcoming and new stocks that you never heard of but they have a stellar future ahead according to the most accurate analysts for the stock, industry, or sector.
- The analysts I get my predictions from, work for companies such as Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Wells Fargo.
- I got access to:
- 50k+ analyst predictions
- 3700+ companies
- 2000+ analysts
Stock Picks: This Weeks Predictions
Below you will see my recommendation on this week’s top-performing stock picks. You will find the information in three categories: low-risk, medium-risk, and high-risk predictions.
Low-Risk Predictions
- Broadcom Inc
Broadcom Inc (AVGO) is a San Jose corporation that many consider a world leader in technology. The primary operation of Broadcom Inc is designing, developing, and supplying semiconductors for software. Their portfolio of services is huge and heavily involves automation. Broadcom Inc has seen its stock price down by -2.47% over the last month. With the current price of AVGO stocks sitting at $485.28, I believe Broadcom to be one of the safest stock picks for this week, with an expected upside of 12.59%
Prediction: BUY | Upside: 12.59% | Confidence: High |
- Sherwin-Williams Co
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) is a paint producer with its own line of products. Sherwin-Williams specializes in the distribution of professional paint as well as, similar products for industrial purposes. While their headquarters are in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams has more than 4,900 stores and facilities and employs more than 61,000 workers. The industries that Sherwin-Williams mostly serves are automotive and hardware. However, their products are also available to the general public. With the price of SHW stocks sitting at $291, I believe SHW to be relatively low risk but a very good stock pick for this week. In that sense, I predict an upside of 9.78%.
Prediction: BUY | Upside: 9.78% | Confidence: High |
- Stryker Corp
Stryker Corp (SYK) is a global leader in developing medical technology. The company has more than 40,000 employees and operates in 13 countries. The areas where Stryker Corp specializes in are orthopedics, surgical equipment and tech, and general medical tech. A relatively new area that Stryker is exploring is the area of neurotechnology, more specifically, technologies that hope to improve our spines. The company has hundreds if not millions of customers, and with a price of $256 and a predicted upside of 16.49%, Stryker Corp is one of the best low-risk stock picks to go for.
Prediction: BUY | Upside: 16.49% | Confidence: High |
Medium-Risk Predictions
- Texas Instruments Inc
Texas Instruments Inc (TXN) is yet another semiconductor corporation that operates on a global level. Much like a previous stock pick from the low-risk category of predictions, Texas Instruments Inc offers a wide range of services that include developing, designing, and supplying processors to many industries. Some of their industry clients include the automotive, electronics, and communications industries. With a -2.84% fall from last month, TXN stocks are nicely priced at $188.48. I predict a 12.80% upside in the coming months.
Prediction: BUY | Upside: 12.80% | Confidence: High |
- Cisco Systems Inc
Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO) is a well-known name in the IT sphere. They are industry leaders in networking, internet, and security, with the primary focus on providing infrastructure for said services. Cisco Systems is a global corporation that operates in more than 100 countries, employs more than 77,000 people, and the company made more than $49 billion in revenue in 2020. CSCO stock price is down by -6.57% in the past month, and with a price of $54.28, I predict a 12.38% upside.
Prediction: BUY | Upside: 12.38% | Confidence: High |
- Estee Lauder Cos., Inc
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc (EL) is a skincare company that operates on a global scale. Their products include all kinds of skincare and makeup products that hope to transform their client’s skin. With that said, Estee Lauder has more than a billion customers and their products are sold in more than 130 countries. They have many brands under their wing, such as Donna Karan, By Kilian, AERIN, BECCA, Bobbi Brown, and dozens of others. Estee Lauder’s stock price sits at $309.09, with a -7.16% downfall from the previous month. I predict a 15.31% upside in the coming months.
Prediction: BUY | Upside: 15.31% | Confidence: High |
- Anthem Inc
Anthem Inc (ANTM) is a leader in the sphere of healthcare. The company’s objective is to make healthcare easily accessible to everyone, subsequently bettering the lives of millions. According to Anthem’s very own numbers, they serve more than 110 million customers. They offer all kinds of healthcare plans through their affiliate partners. Anthem Inc has seen a steady rise in its stock prices over the past month. The current price sits at $375.45 and I predict an upside of 9.68% in the coming months.
Prediction: BUY | Upside: 9.68% | Confidence: High |
High-Risk Prediction
- Holley Inc
Holley Inc (HLLY) is a performance manufacturing company that specializes in designing parts for the automotive industry. A primary focus of Holley is developing and designing performance products. One of their most popular products is the carburetor, with some of their clients being Detroit-based automotive companies. Their primary clients are racers, builders, and car enthusiasts who like to add something extra to their rides. The current price of HLLY stocks is sitting very nicely at $11.31, which makes Holly one of the best stock picks from the high-risk category. I predict a whopping 35.57% upside.
Prediction: BUY | Upside: 35.57% | Confidence: High |
- Corteva Inc
Corveta Inc (CTVA) is an agriculture company that looks to offer farmers the best seeds available. Their portfolio of affiliates includes some of the biggest brands in the industry. The company also focuses on technological advancements to make agriculture even more efficient. With more than 21,000 employees across 49 countries, Corteva is a global leader that looks to make great strides in the stock market. The current price of CTVA stock sits nicely at $42.24. I predict a whopping 19.79% upside in the coming months.
Prediction: BUY | Upside: 19.79% | Confidence: High |
Predictions By Sector: How Do The Key 11 Sectors Perform?
Let’s look at how the key 11 sectors perform over a 5-day, one month, three months, and 1-year period.
- Energy Sector Stock Picks
Companies that relate to producing or supplying energy.
5-day | One Month | Three Months | One Year |
5.01% | 10.03% | 8.15% | 59.95% |
- Utilities Sector
Companies that provide basic amenities, such as water, sewage services, electricity, dams, and natural gas.
5-day | One Month | Three Months | One Year |
-0.81% | – 4.45% | – 0.82% | 2.57% |
- Financial Sector
Firms and institutions that provide financial services to commercial and retail customers.
5-day | One Month | Three Months | One Year |
-0.80% | 2.11% | 4.56% | 53.04% |
- Materials Sector
Companies engaged in the discovery, development, and processing of raw materials.
5-day | One Month | Three Months | One Year |
1.65% | -1.40% | -0.51% | 24.46% |
- Industrials Sector
Companies that manufacture and distribute capital goods in support of industries such as aerospace and defense, construction and engineering, and electrical equipment and heavy machinery.
5-day | One Month | Three Months | One Year |
-0.16% | -0.97% | -2.72% | 24.60% |
- Real Estate Sector
Companies engaged with property, including development, appraisal, marketing, selling, leasing, and management of commercial, industrial, residential, and agricultural properties.
5-day | One Month | Three Months | One Year |
5.01% | -1.35% | 0% | 27.73% |
- Telecom Services Sector Stock Picks
Companies that provide communications services primarily through a fixed-line, cellular, wireless, high bandwidth, and/or fiber optic cable network.
5-day | One Month | Three Months | One Year |
5.01% | -1.88% | -2.62% | 32.60% |
- Consumer Staples Sector
Companies that produce items such as food, beverages and non-durable household and personal products.
5-day | One Month | Three Months | One Year |
0.53% | -2.15% | -1.04% | 5.63% |
- Consumer Discretionary Sector
Companies engaged in non-essential consumer goods and services.
5-day | One Month | Three Months | One Year |
1.98% | 0.82% | 2.22% | 18.55% |
- Health Care Sector
Businesses that provide medical services, manufacture medical equipment or drugs, provide medical insurance or otherwise facilitate the provision of healthcare to patients.
5-day | One Month | Three Months | One Year |
-0.29% | -5.15% | -2.13% | 15.95% |
- Information Technology Sector
Companies that produce software, hardware, or semiconductor equipment, or companies that provide internet or related services.
5-day | One Month | Three Months | One Year |
-0.50% | -7.90% | 0.27% | 33.50% |
Conclusion
That concludes my list of the best stock picks of this week. I hope that this list has made it simple to understand stock trading. With plenty of options to go for, consider coming back next week when I give you a new, detailed list of the stock market’s best picks.
Partner at Vega Capital Management - a private funds management company.
An experienced portfolio manager with 10+ years of proven and reputable track record in investment management and financial analysis. Currently, a partner at one of the fastest-growing private fund management companies in southeast Europe, Kiril has been tending to a loyal international base of client-investors and partners. When he is not crunching numbers and increasing his client’s wealth, he reminisces about his Michelin-star restaurant cheffing years and fondness of the culinary arts.