Stock Picks Made Easy: This Week Predictions

With investing being on the rise, a clever way to utilize the financial markets is by following my expert advice on this week’s best stock picks. Considering that most people don’t know how to invest, my team of researchers and analysts will guide you through the process of picking the best stocks. So sit back and read our guide on this week’s stock predictions. 

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.

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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

• McDonald’s Corp

McDonald’s (MCD) is a leader in the fast-food industry, with more than 39,000 restaurants worldwide. With a current price of $244.23, I predict McDonald’s Corp to be a very low-risk stock pick for this week. My prediction is a 6.00% upside, meaning you will get a 6% gain if you invest right now.

Prediction: BUY

Upside: 6%

Confidence: High

• Medtronic Plc

Medtronic Plc (MDT) is a leader in the medical technology industry. They specialize in providing medical services to millions of customers worldwide and employ 90,000+ people worldwide. The current price of MDT stocks is $126.58. Over one month, MDT stock price has fallen from $134.18. My prediction is a 21.35% upside, presenting an amazing return to investors looking to invest right now.

Prediction: BUY

Upside: 21.35%

Confidence: High

• Unitedhealth Group Inc

Unitedhealth Group Inc (UNH) is another company from the health sector. This company diversifies operations between healthcare and making the healthcare system more efficient and accessible for everyone. This stock pick is priced at $398.62. Over the previous month, UNH stocks have fallen by -4.81%. My prediction is a 12.44% upside.

Prediction: BUY

Upside: 12.44%

• Walmart Inc

Walmart Inc (WMT) is one of the world’s largest retail corporations. More than 260 million customers shop at Walmart both in their physical stores and through their website. At the current time of writing, Walmart Inc’s stock is priced at $140.50, which is down -4.11% from the previous month. My prediction is a 16.87% upside.

Prediction: BUY

Upside: 16.87

Confidence: High

• Salesforce.Com Inc

Salesforce.Com Inc (CRM) is a company from the IT sector. They are a leader in customer relationship management, offering a wide range of services and software. The goal of Salesforce is to connect customers and companies by offering quality products. Over the previous month, CRM stocks are on a 2.09% rise. With the current stock price of $270.50, my prediction is 17.19% growth.

Prediction: BUY

Upside: 17.19

Confidence: High

Prediction: BUY

• Analog Devices Inc

Analog Devices Inc (ADI) is a company that focuses on innovation and technology. They offer a wide range of products and are considered a global leader in the semiconductor industry. This stock pick has fluctuated over the month and currently sits at $168.84. With a predicted upside of 13.60%, Analog Devices Inc is one of the most low-risk stock picks to go for.

Prediction: BUY

Upside: 13.60

Confidence: High

Medium Risk Predictions

• Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is a global IT and software leader. The company made $41.7 billion in revenue (FY21 Q3) and employs approximately 181,000 people across the world. The current price of MSFT stocks is $283.11. When looking at the previous month, MSFT is down 5,99%. I predict an upside of 15.50% in the coming months. Microsoft is indeed a global giant, but the sudden decline does make the company a medium-risk prediction.

Prediction: BUY

Upside: 15.50%

Confidence: High

• Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc (KNX) is a nationwide transportation and logistics company that operates in the US and Mexico. Their fleet of trucks and established network makes them one of the largest player in this industry. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings also employs more than 25,000 people and offers a wide range of services to its customers. The price of KNX stocks is $49.71. I’m predicting an upside of 28.34%, making KNX one of the best medium-risk stock picks out there.

Prediction: BUY

Upside: 28.34%

Confidence: High

• Comcast Corp

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) is an American and global media and technology company that offers a wide range of services to customers and businesses. The company is not only one of the US’s largest internet providers but also has several brands under its wing. Those are Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, and Sky. The services each of these businesses offer range from cable television to on-demand TV. The company and everything underneath it is worth $103 billion. With 109,000 employees and operations all across the world, CMCSA is a medium-risk stock pick to go for. The current stock price sits at $56.78, but I’m predicting a 20.46% upside.

Prediction: BUY

Upside: 20.46%

Confidence: High

High-Risk Predictions

• Mirum Pharmaceuticals Inc

Mirum Pharmaceuticals Inc (MIRM) specializes in developing therapies for debilitating liver diseases. The company is focused on therapeutic products where their product candidate, maralixibat, is used to treat multiple diseases. The company is waiting for approval from the FDA and they’ve already submitted an NDA for the product. The current price for MRIM stocks is $19.35. With a 19% growth in the previous month, the predicted upscale of 180.79% largely depends on the pending FDA approval. The European Medicines Agency has already accepted the company’s approval to treat pediatric patients with their product. This has largely impacted recent stock prices, hence the reason why MIRM is a high-risk but also a very good stock pick.

Prediction: BUY

Upside: 180.79%

Confidence: Medium-High

• Cigna Corp

Cigna Corp (CI) is a company that specializes in offering patients access to healthcare. The company is well-respected and offers a wide range of services and products. With multiple subsidiaries such as Cigna Health, Cigna Life Insurance Company, Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York, and multiple affiliates, we predict a 30.80% upside from the current -4% downside of CI stock price. Currently priced at $202.60 per stock, Cigna operates in 30 different countries and offers services to 176 million customers.

Prediction: BUY

Upside: 30.80%

Confidence: High

• Bath & Body Works Inc

Bath & Body Works Inc (BBWI) recently separated from Victoria’s Secret & Co. The company works largely independently and has more than 1,700 stores across the UUS and Canada. Outside North America, Bath & Body Works Inc has more than 300 stores, selling body care products. BBWI stocks are sitting at -3.38% in the past month and are priced at $64.00 per stock. I predict a 29.38% upside in the upcoming months.

Prediction: BUY

Upside: 29.38%

Confidence: High

• LivaNova PLC

LivaNova PLC (LIVN) is yet another medical company that offers customers products and services all across the world. With representation in more than 100 countries, LivaNova PLC is a global leader in medical innovation. With more than 4,000 employees on their books, LivaNova PLC cares not only for patient health but for healthcare providers and practitioners as well. At a current price of $81.16 per LIVN stock and a predicted upside of 24.45%, it is one of the best high-risk stock picks to go for.

Prediction: BUY

Upside: 24.45%

Confidence: High

• WM Technology Inc

WM Technology Inc (MAPS) is the global leader of technology solutions for the cannabis industry. They provide a whole host of infrastructure options for cannabis businesses, stores, and online stores. WM Technology Inc not only builds a platform from where customers can gain access to cannabis stores and their products but also fights for the legalization and education of cannabis. MAPS is very inexpensively priced at $14.88. I predict an upside of 29.70%.

Prediction: BUY

Upside: 29.70%

Confidence: High

• Exelon Corp

Exelon Corp (EXC) is an energy provider from Chicago that prides itself on being one of the cleanest and cost-effective providers of energy across the United States. They have six facilities and hope to achieve net-zero emissions by 2025. By diversifying energy production methods, Exelon Corp hopes to become America’s leader in energy production. EXC stock price sits at a nice $47.79. With a predicted upside of 16.76%, EXC is one of the best high-risk stock picks to buy.

Prediction: BUY

Upside: 16.76%

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

Companies that relate to producing or supplying energy.

5-Day	One Month	Three Months	One Year
4.07%	13.20%	5.74%	82.31%

• 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
1.64%	-7.04%	-0.17%	5.13%

• Financial Sector

Firms and institutions that provide financial services to commercial and retail customers.

5-day	One Month	Three Months	One Year
1.21%	1.29%	5.90%	56.11%

• Materials Sector

Companies engaged in the discovery, development, and processing of raw materials.

5-Day	One Month	Three Months	One Year
0.05%	-5.44%	-2.15%	25.14%

• 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
-0.04%	-4.64%	-3.46%	26.48%

• 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
-0.18%	-7.41%	-0.78%	23.92%

• Telecom Services Sector

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
-0.35%	-6.65%	-5.18%	37.66%

• 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
-0.46%	-5.05%	-1.23%	7.16%

• Consumer Discretionary Sector

Companies engaged in non-essential consumer goods and services.

5-Day	One Month	Three Months	One Year
-1.22%	-1.87%	-0.64%	19.88%

• 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
-1.35	-7.83%	-2.20%	18.66%

• 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
-2.75%	-7.31%	-1.09%	41.48%

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.