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Wed, May 28, 2025, 5:08 AM8 min read

Stocks spent much of May in rally mode, but the momentum faded last week as the S&P 500 slipped nearly 3%.

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It’s a fresh reminder of the market turbulence that’s shadowed President Trump’s second term. Investors continue to wrestle with the impact of his shifting policies and unpredictable leadership. Still, April’s economic data brought some relief: job growth remained solid, and inflation showed further signs of easing.

In such a climate, marked by political uncertainty and mixed economic signals, navigating the markets becomes especially challenging. That’s where tools like the TipRanks Smart Score come into play. This AI-powered system cuts through the noise by analyzing the vast data generated by millions of stock transactions, rating every stock based on factors historically tied to strong future performance.

The results of the Smart Score comparisons are shown on a simple scale of 1 to 10, giving investors a clear, intuitive signal on any stock’s likely near-term performance. The “Perfect 10” stocks, of course, are the top-scorers that deserve a closer look—and when they get bullish backing from the Street’s analysts, that’s a combination of signals that can’t be ignored.

So, let’s follow the Smart Score and analyst signals, and take a closer look at two “Perfect 10s.”

Whitestone REIT (WSR)

We’ll start in the world of real estate, where Whitestone REIT operates in the commercial real estate sector. The company’s name says it all – it’s a real estate investment trust, whose business is acquiring, owning, leasing, and managing various real properties. Whitestone’s property list includes a range of medical facilities, office spaces, and retail locations, 52 in total, with 28 in Texas and 24 in Arizona. Both states, and especially Texas, are known as leaders in US economic growth in recent years.

This background gives Whitestone a solid foundation for its ‘Perfect 10’ performance. The company follows a strict set of acquisition criteria, in order to maintain a high-quality portfolio. Its properties are located in ‘established or developing, culturally diverse neighborhoods,’ and Whitestone intentionally sets out to diversify its holdings. The company has built its portfolio by seeking out retail and mixed-use properties with upside potentials that include value-adds, lease ups, and the possibility of contractual rent increases. Whitestone prefers areas with high traffic and high visibility, and its operations have specifically targeted the Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Phoenix/Scottsdale urban areas.