Alliance Data Systems Upgraded, General Dynamics Downgraded

For long-term capital appreciation, you ideally want to invest in well established companies which are both safe and have the potential to increase in value. These two features have been the cornerstone of PowerRatings (for Investors). One of the easiest ways of achieving this is to make sure all the stocks in your portfolio are rated 8-10.

PowerRatings are color coded, stocks rated 1-3 in red, 4-7 in blue and 8-10 in green. So, a simple way of remembering what type of stocks you should own is to always "Stay in the Green".

When a stock you own moves from green to blue, replace it with a stock that has just made the opposite move, from blue to green. Our research shows that investors can outperform the market by a significant margin with this simple strategy.

Here's are some of today's stocks that moved from blue to green:

And here are some of today's stocks that moved from green to blue:

Stocks of Note

Alliance Data Systems is a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions derived from transaction rich data. It partners with its clients to develop insight into consumer behavior.

ADS shares have been outperforming versus its industry group and the market, with a 27.5% year-to-date return.

General Dynamics' business comprises of business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies.

GD shares have been outperforming versus the market, with a 7.2% YTD return.

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