Top PowerRated Stocks Across The Indexes: KMB, AEE, DUK, PG, MMM, JNJ, CEPH

There are top Long-Term PowerRated stocks across the 3 major indexes today. Ruling the upper echelon of the indexes are 8, 9 and 10 rated stocks. Our studies indicate that stocks which earn a 10 rating have an 81% chance of increasing in price one year later. Those with a 9 rating possess a 79.1% chance of closing higher one year later. These statistics clearly indicate the benefits of building a longer term portfolio of 9 and 10 rated stocks. Here are current examples in the 3 major stock indexes.

S&P 500

This broad based index contains multiple 9 rated stocks and one with the respected 10 rating.

Kimberly Clark (KMB | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating): The only stock, today, with a rating of 10, resides in this broad based index. It is a member of the personal products sector which has a rating of 7. The stock is clearly out rating its sector. It has been in a nice uptrend since its mid-July lows. It just announced a 11% increase in sales and a quarterly dividend.

Ameren Corporation (AEE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating): This power distribution company garners a 9 rating in a 10 rated sector. They recently reaffirmed positive guidance for 2008 and boosted GAAP earnings.

Duke Energy (DUK | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating): Another 9 rated stock in a 10 rated sector. They just reported increased earnings and 26% increase in EBIT results. It was up today on the earnings and appears to be basing in the $17.50-$18.00 range.

DOW 30

Several stocks in this widely followed index are 9 and 8 rated.

Proctor and Gamble (PG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating): This is the top rated stock in the DJIA. It ranks a 9 in a sector that earned a 7 rating. They just announced a 13% operating profit growth and a 5% sales growth increase. It has been in a steady uptrend since its July 1st lows and is out rating its sector.

3M Company (MMM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating): This 8 rated company resides in a sector with a 10 rating. They are actively acquiring other companies to increase market share and price appears to be basing in the 70 range.

Johnson and Johnson (JNJ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating): The health care powerhouse holds a 8 rating in a sector rated 9. They recently announced 8.7% increase in sales and a 12.4% increase in second quarter earnings. It’s been in a strong uptrend since the start of July.

Nasdaq 100

This index only contains one stock that hit a Long-Term PowerRating of 8.

Cephalon (CEPH | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating): The drug maker maintains a rating of 8, which is the top powerrating in the Nasdaq 100. It matches the sector rating of 8 and has recently announced great results with its new drug products. They are maintaining positive guidance for 2008 and has been trading in almost perfect channel between 60 and 80 dollars/share.

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