The POWR Ratings makes it simple to locate stocks more likely to exceed expectations. You only need to find stocks with an A- or B overall grade. You can also invest only in stocks rated A- or B in industry rated A or B. This is why investors need to consider Gartner , Inc. (NYSE:), Signet Jewelers (NYSE:), and CRA International, Inc. (CRAI), which are three such stocks.The S&P 500 may be up 6% for the month, but that doesn’t mean stocks will continue rising through the end of the year. There is still much to be concerned about for investors, such as inflation and shortages of labor. It’s important to look for stocks with greater potential to perform in the coming months, as volatility could increase.

Our POWR Ratings system, as you might know, was created to identify stocks with the highest potential outperformance. Every stock has 118 variables that are weighed by the system. All these factors contribute to the stock’s potential for outperformance. Stocks with an overall grade A or B will likely outperform. We can go one notch higher. Six Component Grades are included in the POWR Ratings, as well as an Industry Grade.

Research has shown that outperformance is possible by picking high-rated stocks from top-rated industries. On average, stocks in A- or B-rated industries are more likely than others to perform well. Therefore, I searched for stocks that had an industry grade A or better. Stocks such as Gartner, Inc., Signet Jewelers, and CRA International, Inc. were found.

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