The extreme volatility has contracted this week although hefty swings in both directions are still in full force across the major stock indexes. Yesterday witnessed a severe move to the downside, ending the 6 day rally. The markets are extremely touchy right now, overreacting to every bit of news both good and bad.

Long term investors need a system to help them locate stocks that are poised to outperform over the long term. Long Term PowerRatings are just such a system for investors to use when evaluating potential companies for investment. Twelve years of extensive, statistically valid testing have resulted in this powerful tool to keep you invested in the right stocks regardless of market conditions.

Our studies clearly show that stocks that earn a 10 rating have an 81% chance of being higher one year later. Those earning a 9 rating possess a 79.1% chance of trading higher one year later. On the other hand, those stocks with 1,2 or 3 Long Term PowerRatings have proven to simply be too volatile, thus risky for prudent, conservative long term investment.

In extremely uncertain and volatile economic climates, such as this one, Long Term PowerRatings point the way to proper stock selection when building your portfolio. Today, let's take a closer look at several stocks across each of the major Stock Indexes.

The DJIA

McDonald's (MCD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) - This American international fast food giant has earned a 5 Long Term PowerRating. The fast food chain just announced strong 3rd quarter results with Global Comparable Sales up 7.1%, Consolidated Operating Income increased 20% and EPS saw a 27% increase over same time last year. CEO Jim Skinner gave positive and confident guidance into the future for the firm. Technically, price has been channeling between $52.00 and $58.00/share and just poked above the 50-day SMA at $56.22. The 200-day SMA is at $57.48 whose range appears to be strong resistance to the Technical Analyst.

Coca-Cola (KO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) - The soft drink juggernaut was awarded a 4 rating. They recently announced a 17% Earnings Per Share increase, Sales Volume is up, and a Net Revenue growth of 9% for the 3rd quarter. Technically, price bottomed around the 24th of November and has since bounced up to the 50-day simple moving average at 45.76. This SMA acted as resistance repelling price back down over the last several days.

Nasdaq

Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) - This Israel based drug maker is the world's largest producer of generic pharmaceuticals. They just reported record quarterly sales and strong cash flow from operations in the 3rd quarter. It was awarded a 5 Long Term PowerRating. Technically, price is hugging the 50-day simple moving average in the $42.00/share range. There is a price channel between $40.00 and $44.00/share and the 200-day SMA is currently at $44.87.

Genzyme (GENZ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) - A biotech company has earned a 5 rating and is the second highest ranked stock in the Nasdaq index. They reported very positive 3rd quarter results with revenue climbing 21% and just received a $100 million licensing fee for a genetic disease drug in late stage testing. Technically, price has been down trending. Support appears at the $57.50/share level where it has bounced up from today.

S&P 500

ConAgra Foods (CAG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) - This packaged food company who reaches consumers via grocery stores and restaurants is the number one ranked stock in the S&P 500 index with a 7 ranking. Hunts canned tomatoes, Orville Redenbacher's popcorn, and Chef Boyardee are the some of the company's popular brands. They just reported strong fiscal first quarter results with sales up 17% and a projection of Earnings Per Share to be above $1.50 for Fiscal 2009. Technically, the stock has been downtrending; however it appears to be basing around $14.00/share. Price is currently holding the $14.00 area but still solidly below the 50 and 200-day simple moving averages.

Abbott Labs (ABT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) - The second topped ranked stock in the S&P 500 with a 6 Long Term PowerRating. They just reported a 17.6 increase in sales for the 3rd quarter and raised the EPS outlook for 2008. Price just dropped below the 50 and 200-day simple moving averages but appears to be basing around the $50.00/share range.

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