50 Stocks To Buy In November, StockScouter's benchmark portfolio--The October jobs report showed continued improvement in the U.S. labor market, though the modest scope of the employment gains is unlikely to deter the Federal Reserve from its ongoing campaign to stimulate the economy.
One central banker with a seat on the monetary-policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said the Fed's bond-buying program is having the desired effect on the nation's economy.
John Williams, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said in a speech in Utah that he expects the economy to grow at a 2.5% rate next year and at a 3.5% clip in 2014, The Wall Street Journal reported.
The Fed's stimulus policies are keeping interest rates at historic lows, and pushing money into riskier investments such as stocks.
For investors seeking reliable clues about what's likely to work in this market, StockScouter's benchmark portfolio for November is an ideal place to launch investment research.
The portfolio was created using StockScouter, MSN Money's stock-picking tool. Each month, StockScouter generates a list of 50 stocks whose business fundamentals, price behavior, valuation and stock-ownership characteristics appear to predict a rising price in the coming weeks, based on how those factors have influenced stock prices in the past.
Click through this slide show, published Nov. 2, for a detailed look at 10 of Scouter's best investment ideas for November, followed by a list of all 50 stocks in this month's portfolio.
Quest Diagnostics
Ticker: DGX
Sector: Medical testing
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated rapidly compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive
Scouter summary, con:
One or more analysts has modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for Quest Diagnostics.
Alliance Data Systems
Ticker: ADS
Sector: Business services
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro or neutral:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is high. Positive
Shares are under heavy accumulation by financial institutions. Positive for a company its size
Earnings growth in the past year is holding steady compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Neutral
Scouter summary, con:
One or more analysts has modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for the company.
Prospect Capital
Ticker: PSEC
Sector: Asset management
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The price-to-sales multiple is significantly higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Very positive for a company its size
The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
Scouter summary, neutral or con:
Shares are neither being accumulated heavily nor sold heavily by financial institutions. Neutral for a company its size
Virgin Media
Ticker: VMED
Sector: Telecommunications
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated moderately compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive
The most recent quarterly earnings report was much higher than analysts’ consensus forecast. Positive
Scouter summary, con:
One or more analysts has significantly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for Virgin Media.
Chevron
Ticker: CVX
Sector: Oil and natural gas
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro or neutral:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
Earnings growth in the past year is holding steady compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Neutral
Scouter summary, con:
One or more analysts has modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for Chevron.
Carter's
Ticker: CRI
Sector: Children's clothing
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated moderately compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive
One or more analysts has modestly increased quarterly earnings estimates for Carter's. Positive
Scouter summary, neutral or con:
Shares are being heavily sold by financial institutions. Neutral for a company its size
NBT Bancorp
Ticker: NBTB
Sector: Banking
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
One or more analysts has modestly increased quarterly earnings estimates for the company. Positive
Scouter summary, con:
The price-to-sales multiple is slightly higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe.
Celgene
Ticker: CELG
Sector: Biotechnology
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro:
The price-to-sales multiple is significantly higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Very positive for a company its size
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The ratio of Celgene's price-to-earnings multiple to its five-year growth rate is slightly below the average of all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
Scouter summary, neutral or con:
Shares are neither being accumulated heavily nor sold heavily by financial institutions.
Deere
Ticker: DE
Sector: Farm and construction equipment
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro or neutral:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
Earnings growth in the past year is holding steady compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Neutral
Scouter summary, con:
The most recent quarterly earnings report was significantly lower than analysts' consensus forecast.
Union Pacific
Ticker: UNP
Sector: Railroads
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro or neutral:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The price-to-sales multiple is slightly higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive/neutral for a company its size
Earnings growth in the past year is holding steady compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Neutral
Scouter summary, con:
One or more analysts have modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for Union Pacific.
All 50 stocks in StockScouter's benchmark portfolio for November
Quest Diagnostics (DGX) -- Scouter score: 10
Alliance Data Systems (ADS) -- Scouter score: 10
Prospect Capital (PSEC) -- Scouter score: 10
Virgin Media (VMED) -- Scouter score: 10
Chevron (CVX) -- Scouter score: 10
Carter's (CRI) -- Scouter score: 10
NBT Bancorp (NBTB) -- Scouter score: 10
Celgene (CELG) -- Scouter score: 10
Deere (DE) -- Scouter score: 10
Union Pacific (UNP) -- Scouter score: 10
Sterling Financial (STSA) -- Scouter score: 10
CapitalSource (CSE) -- Scouter score: 10
Platinum Underwriters (PTP) -- Scouter score: N/A
El Paso Pipeline Partners (EPB) -- Scouter score: 10
BreitBurn Energy Partners (BBEP) -- Scouter score: 10
Weingarten Realty Investors (WRI) -- Scouter score: 10
UniFirst (UNF) -- Scouter score: 10
THL Credit (TCRD) -- Scouter score: 10
Fidus Investment (FDUS) -- Scouter score: 9
Memorial Production Partners (MEMP) -- Scouter score: 10
PDL BioPharma (PDLI) -- Scouter score: 10
MarkWest Energy Partners (MWE) -- Scouter score: 10
SK Telecom (SKM) -- Scouter score: 10
O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) -- Scouter score: 10
Tupperware Brands (TUP) -- Scouter score: 10
Deluxe (DLX) -- Scouter score: 10
Hexcel (HXL) -- Scouter score: 10
Cerner (CERN) -- Scouter score: 9
Cedar Fair (FUN) -- Scouter score: 10
CSX (CSX) -- Scouter score: 10
Stewart Information Services (STC) -- Scouter score: 10
Rock-Tenn (RKT) -- Scouter score: 10
SLM (SLM) -- Scouter score: 10
Signature Bank (SBNY) -- Scouter score: 10
Texas Capital Bancshares (TCBI) -- Scouter score: 10
StanCorp Financial Group (SFG) -- Scouter score: 10
Moody's (MCO) -- Scouter score: 10
Legacy Reserves (LGCY) -- Scouter score: 10
Banner (BANR) -- Scouter score: 10
Quidel (QDEL) -- Scouter score: 10
Cousins Properties (CUZ) -- Scouter score: 8
AG Mortgage Investment Trust (MITT) -- Scouter score: 10
KT (KT) -- Scouter score: 10
Myriad Genetics (MYGN) -- Scouter score: 10
Gilead Sciences (GILD) -- Scouter score: 10
Atwood Oceanics (ATW) -- Scouter score: 10
Ryder System (R) -- Scouter score: 10
Cardinal Financial (CFNL) -- Scouter score: 10
NewMarket (NEU) -- Scouter score: 10
American International Group (AIG) -- Scouter score: 10
Putting StockScouter to work
Investment research firm Gradient Analytics uses StockScouter to create daily and monthly stock lists. Writer Jon Markman, at the time a columnist for MSN Money, collaborated with the company to devise strategies for putting the tool to work.
An investor who began in 2001 by investing in each of the benchmark portfolio's top 10 stocks at the start of the month, selling them at the end of the month and then starting fresh with a new group of 10 stocks, would have generated returns, before trading costs and taxes, of 870% through Sept. 30, 2012.
Markman suggested rolling over the top 10 stocks every six months to hold down trading costs, a strategy that might be a better fit for most investors; that method would yield different results, which would vary based on your starting point.
An innovative mix
StockScouter depends on advanced mathematics and software, as well as an innovative mix of measurements and historical testing, to forecast the short- and long-term outlook for all U.S. companies that have traded on the major exchanges for at least the past six months.
The analytical tools score stocks on fundamental, valuation, technical and ownership components.
One central banker with a seat on the monetary-policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee said the Fed's bond-buying program is having the desired effect on the nation's economy.
John Williams, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said in a speech in Utah that he expects the economy to grow at a 2.5% rate next year and at a 3.5% clip in 2014, The Wall Street Journal reported.
The Fed's stimulus policies are keeping interest rates at historic lows, and pushing money into riskier investments such as stocks.
For investors seeking reliable clues about what's likely to work in this market, StockScouter's benchmark portfolio for November is an ideal place to launch investment research.
The portfolio was created using StockScouter, MSN Money's stock-picking tool. Each month, StockScouter generates a list of 50 stocks whose business fundamentals, price behavior, valuation and stock-ownership characteristics appear to predict a rising price in the coming weeks, based on how those factors have influenced stock prices in the past.
Click through this slide show, published Nov. 2, for a detailed look at 10 of Scouter's best investment ideas for November, followed by a list of all 50 stocks in this month's portfolio.
Quest Diagnostics
Ticker: DGX
Sector: Medical testing
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated rapidly compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive
Scouter summary, con:
One or more analysts has modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for Quest Diagnostics.
Alliance Data Systems
Ticker: ADS
Sector: Business services
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro or neutral:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is high. Positive
Shares are under heavy accumulation by financial institutions. Positive for a company its size
Earnings growth in the past year is holding steady compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Neutral
Scouter summary, con:
One or more analysts has modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for the company.
Prospect Capital
Ticker: PSEC
Sector: Asset management
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The price-to-sales multiple is significantly higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Very positive for a company its size
The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
Scouter summary, neutral or con:
Shares are neither being accumulated heavily nor sold heavily by financial institutions. Neutral for a company its size
Virgin Media
Ticker: VMED
Sector: Telecommunications
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated moderately compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive
The most recent quarterly earnings report was much higher than analysts’ consensus forecast. Positive
Scouter summary, con:
One or more analysts has significantly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for Virgin Media.
Chevron
Ticker: CVX
Sector: Oil and natural gas
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro or neutral:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
Earnings growth in the past year is holding steady compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Neutral
Scouter summary, con:
One or more analysts has modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for Chevron.
Carter's
Ticker: CRI
Sector: Children's clothing
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated moderately compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive
One or more analysts has modestly increased quarterly earnings estimates for Carter's. Positive
Scouter summary, neutral or con:
Shares are being heavily sold by financial institutions. Neutral for a company its size
NBT Bancorp
Ticker: NBTB
Sector: Banking
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
One or more analysts has modestly increased quarterly earnings estimates for the company. Positive
Scouter summary, con:
The price-to-sales multiple is slightly higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe.
Celgene
Ticker: CELG
Sector: Biotechnology
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro:
The price-to-sales multiple is significantly higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Very positive for a company its size
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The ratio of Celgene's price-to-earnings multiple to its five-year growth rate is slightly below the average of all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
Scouter summary, neutral or con:
Shares are neither being accumulated heavily nor sold heavily by financial institutions.
Deere
Ticker: DE
Sector: Farm and construction equipment
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro or neutral:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
Earnings growth in the past year is holding steady compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Neutral
Scouter summary, con:
The most recent quarterly earnings report was significantly lower than analysts' consensus forecast.
Union Pacific
Ticker: UNP
Sector: Railroads
Scouter rating: 10
Scouter's quick summary, pro or neutral:
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
The price-to-sales multiple is slightly higher than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive/neutral for a company its size
Earnings growth in the past year is holding steady compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Neutral
Scouter summary, con:
One or more analysts have modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for Union Pacific.
All 50 stocks in StockScouter's benchmark portfolio for November
Quest Diagnostics (DGX) -- Scouter score: 10
Alliance Data Systems (ADS) -- Scouter score: 10
Prospect Capital (PSEC) -- Scouter score: 10
Virgin Media (VMED) -- Scouter score: 10
Chevron (CVX) -- Scouter score: 10
Carter's (CRI) -- Scouter score: 10
NBT Bancorp (NBTB) -- Scouter score: 10
Celgene (CELG) -- Scouter score: 10
Deere (DE) -- Scouter score: 10
Union Pacific (UNP) -- Scouter score: 10
Sterling Financial (STSA) -- Scouter score: 10
CapitalSource (CSE) -- Scouter score: 10
Platinum Underwriters (PTP) -- Scouter score: N/A
El Paso Pipeline Partners (EPB) -- Scouter score: 10
BreitBurn Energy Partners (BBEP) -- Scouter score: 10
Weingarten Realty Investors (WRI) -- Scouter score: 10
UniFirst (UNF) -- Scouter score: 10
THL Credit (TCRD) -- Scouter score: 10
Fidus Investment (FDUS) -- Scouter score: 9
Memorial Production Partners (MEMP) -- Scouter score: 10
PDL BioPharma (PDLI) -- Scouter score: 10
MarkWest Energy Partners (MWE) -- Scouter score: 10
SK Telecom (SKM) -- Scouter score: 10
O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) -- Scouter score: 10
Tupperware Brands (TUP) -- Scouter score: 10
Deluxe (DLX) -- Scouter score: 10
Hexcel (HXL) -- Scouter score: 10
Cerner (CERN) -- Scouter score: 9
Cedar Fair (FUN) -- Scouter score: 10
CSX (CSX) -- Scouter score: 10
Stewart Information Services (STC) -- Scouter score: 10
Rock-Tenn (RKT) -- Scouter score: 10
SLM (SLM) -- Scouter score: 10
Signature Bank (SBNY) -- Scouter score: 10
Texas Capital Bancshares (TCBI) -- Scouter score: 10
StanCorp Financial Group (SFG) -- Scouter score: 10
Moody's (MCO) -- Scouter score: 10
Legacy Reserves (LGCY) -- Scouter score: 10
Banner (BANR) -- Scouter score: 10
Quidel (QDEL) -- Scouter score: 10
Cousins Properties (CUZ) -- Scouter score: 8
AG Mortgage Investment Trust (MITT) -- Scouter score: 10
KT (KT) -- Scouter score: 10
Myriad Genetics (MYGN) -- Scouter score: 10
Gilead Sciences (GILD) -- Scouter score: 10
Atwood Oceanics (ATW) -- Scouter score: 10
Ryder System (R) -- Scouter score: 10
Cardinal Financial (CFNL) -- Scouter score: 10
NewMarket (NEU) -- Scouter score: 10
American International Group (AIG) -- Scouter score: 10
Putting StockScouter to work
Investment research firm Gradient Analytics uses StockScouter to create daily and monthly stock lists. Writer Jon Markman, at the time a columnist for MSN Money, collaborated with the company to devise strategies for putting the tool to work.
An investor who began in 2001 by investing in each of the benchmark portfolio's top 10 stocks at the start of the month, selling them at the end of the month and then starting fresh with a new group of 10 stocks, would have generated returns, before trading costs and taxes, of 870% through Sept. 30, 2012.
Markman suggested rolling over the top 10 stocks every six months to hold down trading costs, a strategy that might be a better fit for most investors; that method would yield different results, which would vary based on your starting point.
An innovative mix
StockScouter depends on advanced mathematics and software, as well as an innovative mix of measurements and historical testing, to forecast the short- and long-term outlook for all U.S. companies that have traded on the major exchanges for at least the past six months.
The analytical tools score stocks on fundamental, valuation, technical and ownership components.
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