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lucky grocers If you’re like me, you’re probably still stuffed from all of the turkey and sides from Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday. So, in today’s Market 360, I want to take it easy, so to speak and talk about how I find the very best stocks in the market. I’ll share how my system has led me to take profits in a stock before it goes down. And most importantly, I want to tell you about a few overrated stocks that you should sell right away. But first, I want to talk about the recent market action. I’ve been encouraged to see some positive action this past month, with the S&P 500, NASDAQ and the Dow hitting new record highs. This is due to the fact that the uncertainties that were hanging over the market earlier this year have largely been lifted. We are also entering the seasonally strong time of the year, the holiday season, where the cheery mood spreads through Wall Street. But I don’t want you to sit back and get comfortable just yet. With earnings season now behind us, I want to remind you of what you will see happen every quarterly announcement season. The stocks that are the crème de la crème – that is, stocks with superior fundamentals – often beat their estimates for sales and earnings. As such, they get rewarded with strong institutional buying pressure. Meanwhile, the weaker companies – that is, stocks with poor fundamentals – rarely surprise Wall Street. And because of this, they can drop like rocks when they announce results. Now, I’ve been in the market for more than four decades. And during that time, I’ve learned “what works” on Wall Street and what doesn’t. While I don’t claim to have a crystal ball, I believe my Stock Grader tool (subscription required) is the closest thing to it. You see, I purposefully designed this tool to help me distinguish between the two – fundamentally superior stocks and fundamentally weak stocks... before the rest of the market catches on. How Stock Grader Helps Avoid Disaster In a previous Market 360, I wrote in detail about how my Stock Grader tool works – including the eight fundamental criteria that make up a stock’s fundamental “grade.” ( You can read that here for a refresher .) But essentially, what I’m looking for are strong fundamentals like good margins, strong sales growth, earnings growth and optimism from analysts. That’s the bedrock of the stocks we select in my Growth Investor service. The other element that Stock Grader helps us find is stocks with persistent institutional buying pressure. This is where my Quantitative Grade comes in. If a stock has a Quantitative Grade of “A,” that tells me that there are institutional investors (money management firms, banks, etc.) who are VERY interested in this stock. This is what Wall Street likes to call the “smart money.” These firms have billions at their disposal to invest. So, when they begin buying, they tend to buy a LOT. As this buying pressure increases, so does the price of the stock. And in turn, you’ll see profits! These things might sound like common sense, but far too many investors neglect them. And I find that’s often the case with growth stocks that are receiving more hype than they really deserve. Sure, we all want growth. But oftentimes, eye-popping revenues can hide a lot of evils and result in much more hype than is really warranted. This sends people stampeding into exactly the wrong names. Luckily, we can also use Stock Grader to help us avoid these stocks. And even better, if we do own them, it can help us sell these stocks before it’s too late. Because the truth of the matter is this... Even if a company looked great before, sometimes disaster can be lurking under the surface. That was the situation with Enron in the early 2000s... How My System Detected the Biggest Financial Fraud of All Time Before Enron became one of the most infamous stocks ever, it was a great growth play. Enron was once America’s seventh-biggest company, but also named “America’s most innovative company” in Fortune magazine (six years in a row). And at one point, it was a big, flashing, A-rated buy in my system. After I recommended the stock, it gained 36%. Then, Enron’s rating started to weaken. This was well before Newsweek declared “Lights out for Enron,” in December 2001. The corruption going on at Enron was yet to be discovered – but according to my system, the fundamentals certainly didn’t justify the hype. So, we took our profits. And it turned out to be one of the best moves of my career! Other investors, sadly, got wiped out. Enron’s employees lost their retirement savings. But we avoided the massacre that ensued a few months later. Now, Enron is a pretty extreme example. So let me be clear: It does not take a massive financial fraud to wipe millions of dollars in value from the stock market. When a stock gets into a bubble, even a much smaller prick will do the trick. With that in mind, let’s look at some growth stocks that my system is flagging to sell or avoid. Each one of these stocks has a Total Grade of either “D” (Sell) or “F” (Strong Sell). Again, let me stress that I am not suggesting there is anything untoward going on at these companies. But according to Stock Grader , they are simply not worth your money at this time. As such, I am suggesting that you look elsewhere for great buys right now. Where You Should Look Next By combining a stock’s Fundamental Grade with its Quantitative Grade, we can make sure that we’re avoiding holding ticking time bombs in our portfolio. Ultimately, spotting the right investment is simple with Stock Grader . You buy when the company achieves a Total Grade of “A” (Strong Buy) or “B” (Buy)... and sell when it disappears. This is how we’ve landed winners like 3,000% on NVIDIA Corporation ( NVDA ), which we still have in our Growth Investor Buy List right now. The fact is that if you are looking for fundamentally superior stocks, you should look no further than my Growth Investor service. Currently, my Growth Investor stocks are characterized by the strongest sales and earnings growth: 23.7% average annual sales growth and a whopping 506.3% average annual earnings growth. So, these stocks remain “locked and loaded” for a strong yearend rally – and for the ongoing bull market in 2025. Click here now to learn more about my Growth Investor service , and how my Stock Grader system can steer you to profits. Sincerely, Louis Navellier Editor, Market360 P.S. On Tuesday, Jonathan Rose went LIVE to talk about his exciting new 5-step strategy for trading options that has already produced market gains as high as 100%... 477%... even 3,900% and 5,000% in a matter of hours . He also revealed the hidden risks when trading these explosive options, and how savvy traders can minimize them. He’s also agreed to provide at least 24 new recommendations over the next year. Learn how you can get your hands on them here . The Editor hereby discloses that as of the date of this email, the Editor, directly or indirectly, owns the following securities that are the subject of the commentary, analysis, opinions, advice, or recommendations in, or which are otherwise mentioned in, the essay set forth below: NVIDIA Corporation ( NVDA )

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Authorities found Haddon, 76, dead in a second-floor bedroom on Friday morning after emergency dispatchers were notified about a person unconscious at the house in Solebury Township, Pennsylvania. A 76-year-old man police later identified as Walter J Blucas, of Erie, was hospitalised in critical condition. Responders detected a high level of carbon monoxide in the property and township police said on Saturday that investigators determined that “a faulty flue and exhaust pipe on a gas heating system caused the carbon monoxide leak”. Two medics were taken to a hospital for carbon monoxide exposure and a police officer was treated at the scene. As a model, Haddon appeared on the covers of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle and Esquire in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as the 1973 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. She also appeared in about two dozen films from the 1970s to 1990s, according to IMDb, including 1994’s Bullets Over Broadway, starring John Cusack. Haddon left modelling after giving birth to her daughter, Ryan, in the mid-1970s, but then had to re-enter the workforce after her husband’s 1991 death. This time, she found the modelling industry far less friendly: “They said to me, ‘At 38, you’re not viable,'” Haddon told The New York Times in 2003. Working a menial job at an advertising agency, Haddon began reaching out to cosmetic companies, telling them there was a growing market to sell beauty products to aging baby boomers. She eventually landed a contract with Clairol, followed by Estee Lauder and then L’Oreal, for which she promoted the company’s anti-aging products for more than a decade. She also hosted beauty segments for CBS’s The Early Show. “I kept modelling, but in a different way,” she told The Times, “I became a spokesperson for my age.” In 2008, Haddon founded WomenOne, an organisation aimed at advancing educational opportunities for girls and women in marginalised communities, including Rwanda, Haiti and Jordan. Haddon was born in Toronto and began modelling as a teenager to pay for ballet classes – she began her career with the Canadian ballet company, Les Grands Ballet Canadiens, according to her website. Haddon’s daughter, Ryan, said in a social media post that her mother was “everyone’s greatest champion. An inspiration to many”. “A pure heart. A rich inner life. Touching so many lives. A life well lived. Rest in Light, Mom,” she said.

College football's rivalry week continued with a major upset on Saturday afternoon as the Michigan Wolverines secured their fourth-straight win over their biggest rival, defeating the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes 13-10 in Columbus. The Wolverines secured the win after driving 57 yards down, wasting about 5:30 of time in the fourth quarter. With 45 seconds remaining in the game, the Wolverines made a go-ahead 21-yard field goal, giving them the lead. Ohio State had a chance to tie or take the lead itself on its next possession but failed to convert a first down, ultimately ending the game. In celebration, Wolverines players planted a Michigan flag in the middle of the Ohio State field. The Buckeyes took exception to this and ran to their opponents to stop it from happening. Michigan went to plant the flag at midfield for the second straight time in Columbus and Ohio State decided now was the time to do something about it pic.twitter.com/i6xo9pHpGs This led to a full-on brawl between both teams, with players throwing punches and tackling each other to the ground. The incident forced the police on the scene to take action as they tried to break the rivals up. At one point, cameras panned over to a couple of Michigan players who appeared to be in some agony as they held their eyes shut. According to On3 , these two players were apparently pepper sprayed, showing common reactions to such an occasion. Ohio State police appear to have used pepper spray on players during the brawl😳 (via @CFBONFOX ) https://t.co/FumXdAJzYu pic.twitter.com/nmNFxz7stG College football fans were shocked by the potential pepper spraying during the fight, taking to social media to leave their thoughts. "If this is true, then people need to be fired and prosecuted," one fan said . "Uncalled for in sports." "Player shouldn’t be pepper sprayed after wins when the other team can’t take an L," wrote a second. "That’s a first, never seen football players getting pepper sprayed," added another. © Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Even a fan noticed a cop pepper-spraying some players during the brawl toward the end of the video below. "Wasn’t just UM players, can see the cop spraying OSU guys at the end of this video:" the fan commented. Wasn’t just UM players, can see the cop spraying OSU guys at the end of this video: https://t.co/fnYOo8lnvb With the loss, Ohio State (10-2, 7-2 in Big 10 play) no longer controls its own destiny for the Big 10 Championship Game. However, they will still likely make the College Football Playoff with its new 12-team format. Michigan (7-5, 5-4 in Big 10 play) ended the season on a two-game winning streak. Although they will not be in the CFP, a bowl game is on the horizon for the Wolverines. Related: Calls Mount For Removal Of Major College Football Coach After Rivalry GameAutomakers have come under scrutiny following the release of a report by Amnesty International, which exposes widespread human rights violations within the supply chains of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. Among the 13 companies assessed, Chinese automaker and global leader in EVs, BYD, received the lowest score, 11 out of 90, due to its refusal to disclose critical information about their supply chain, human rights and smelting practices. But they weren’t the only automaker with a low score, Mitsubishi and Hyundai followed closely scoring 13 and 21. None of the three automakers published information about how human rights can impact battery metal sourcing. Additionally, none of the three reported mapping their supply chains or identifying risks. They also failed to respond to Amnesty’s findings. It’s a stark contrast to the top of the list, German automaker Mercedes-Benz, which scored 51. But even then, Amnesty believes a total of 68 points or more shows a level of commitment to human rights issues. The global push towards electrification means that automakers are relying heavily on minerals like cobalt, nickel and lithium, which are crucial for battery production. To put it into perspective - an EV requires six times more minerals than a conventional car and the demand could grow tenfold by 2040, according to International Energy Agency. Amnesty International secretary-general Agnes Callamard believes the rise and demand for metals required to make EV batteries is putting “immense pressure” on mining-affected communities. “The human rights abuses tied to the extraction of energy transition minerals are alarming and pervasive and the industry’s response is sorely lacking. Communities are suffering from forced evictions, health issues caused by pollution and difficulties accessing water. As demand for electric vehicles increases, manufacturers must ensure people’s human rights are respected.” she said. These minerals are essential for EV battery production but Callamard believes mining for these minerals can entail huge risks for people and the environment. “Amnesty International’s previous research has shown how industrial cobalt is linked to forced evictions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Car companies need to use their massive leverage as global minerals buyers to influence upstream mining companies and smelters to mitigate these human rights risks.” she said. The rush to secure resource has led to consequences like child labour, forced evictions and unsafe working conditions, particularly in countries like Democratic Republic of Congo, which supplies 25 per cent of the world’s cobalt. In 2023, the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) recorded a marked increase in labour violations, worker deaths and environmental harm. Out of the offenders, state owner China Minmetals topped the list. Tesla and Volkswagen have both maintained ties to the mining giants like Glencore and Minmetals despite allegations of unsafe working conditions and exploitative practices at their sites. Since 2010, BHRRC has documented 630 allegations of human rights abuses involving seven key minerals critical to EVs including cobalt, nickel and lithium. Many of these allegations are tied to the same companies that Amnesty Internal revealed in their report - BYD, Volkswagen and Tesla. Amnesty International said there has been some progress since they first drew attention to the matter in 2017, however most of the companies included in their report are not demonstrating sufficient standards of human rights. “Amnesty International is calling on all car makers to improve their human rights due diligence efforts and bring them in line with international human rights standards,” she said. “We are also calling on governments to strengthen their own human rights due diligence regulation over the companies incorporated on their territories or their exports and import licenses.”