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Commentary ● November 11

Browsing Three Specialty Retail Stocks for Potential

Rosalio Madrigal

This week, we use AAII’s A+ Investor Stock Grades to provide insight into three specialty retail stocks. With the holiday season approaching and shopping increasing, should you consider the three stocks of American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO), J.Jill Inc. (JILL), Upbound Group Inc. (UPBD)?

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LanzaTech Global, Inc. LNZA 0.21
Regis Corporation RGS 0.31
Imperial Petroleum Inc. IMPP 0.34
StealthGas Inc. GASS 0.43
AMCON Distributing Company DIT 0.52

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COMPANY NAME TICKER VALUE GROWTH MOMENTUM EPS REV QUALITY SECTOR
Score Grade Score Grade Score Grade Score Grade Score Grade
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. AEO 83 A 95 A 90 A 66 B 93 A Consumer Discretionary
AerCap Holdings N.V. AER 77 B 89 A 79 B 85 A 86 A Industrials
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. AMPH 85 A 82 A 86 A 74 B 85 A Health Care
APA Corporation APA 88 A 63 B 91 A 67 B 99 A Energy
Ardent Health, Inc. ARDT 76 B 73 B 95 A 73 B 83 A Health Care

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Abeona Therapeutics Inc. ABEO 38 D 1 F 16 F 34 D 6 F Health Care
American Superconductor Corporation AMSC 28 D 27 D 33 D 14 F 22 D Industrials
Arbe Robotics Ltd. ARBE 10 F 12 F 10 F 38 D 15 F Information Technology
Ardelyx, Inc. ARDX 27 D 29 D 18 F 25 D 36 D Health Care
Ares Management Corporation ARES 9 F 26 D 39 D 30 D 9 F Financials

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