Fuzzy rough theory can describe real-world situations in a mathematically effective and interpretable way, while evolutionary neural networks can be utilized to solve complex problems. Combining them with these complementary capabilities may lead to evolutionary fuzzy rough neural network with the interpretability and prediction capability. In this article, we propose modifications to the existing models of fuzzy rough neural network and then develop a powerful evolutionary framework for fuzzy rough neural networks by inheriting the merits of both the aforementioned systems. We evaluate Air Products and Chemicals prediction models with Reinforcement Machine Learning (ML) and Stepwise Regression1,2,3,4 and conclude that the APD stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+16 weeks) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Sell APD stock.

Keywords: APD, Air Products and Chemicals, stock forecast, machine learning based prediction, risk rating, buy-sell behaviour, stock analysis, target price analysis, options and futures.

## Key Points

1. Can we predict stock market using machine learning?
2. Prediction Modeling
3. Trust metric by Neural Network

## APD Target Price Prediction Modeling Methodology

Complex networks in stock market and stock price volatility pattern prediction are the important issues in stock price research. Previous studies have used historical information regarding a single stock to predict the future trend of the stock's price, seldom considering comovement among stocks in the same market. In this study, in order to extract the information about relation stocks for prediction, we try to combine the complex network method with machine learning to predict stock price patterns. We consider Air Products and Chemicals Stock Decision Process with Stepwise Regression where A is the set of discrete actions of APD stock holders, F is the set of discrete states, P : S × F × S → R is the transition probability distribution, R : S × F → R is the reaction function, and γ ∈ [0, 1] is a move factor for expectation.1,2,3,4

F(Stepwise Regression)5,6,7= $\begin{array}{cccc}{p}_{a1}& {p}_{a2}& \dots & {p}_{1n}\\ & ⋮\\ {p}_{j1}& {p}_{j2}& \dots & {p}_{jn}\\ & ⋮\\ {p}_{k1}& {p}_{k2}& \dots & {p}_{kn}\\ & ⋮\\ {p}_{n1}& {p}_{n2}& \dots & {p}_{nn}\end{array}$ X R(Reinforcement Machine Learning (ML)) X S(n):→ (n+16 weeks) $∑ i = 1 n a i$

n:Time series to forecast

p:Price signals of APD stock

j:Nash equilibria

k:Dominated move

a:Best response for target price

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## APD Stock Forecast (Buy or Sell) for (n+16 weeks)

Sample Set: Neural Network
Stock/Index: APD Air Products and Chemicals
Time series to forecast n: 12 Sep 2022 for (n+16 weeks)

According to price forecasts for (n+16 weeks) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Sell APD stock.

X axis: *Likelihood% (The higher the percentage value, the more likely the event will occur.)

Y axis: *Potential Impact% (The higher the percentage value, the more likely the price will deviate.)

Z axis (Yellow to Green): *Technical Analysis%

## Conclusions

Air Products and Chemicals assigned short-term B1 & long-term B1 forecasted stock rating. We evaluate the prediction models Reinforcement Machine Learning (ML) with Stepwise Regression1,2,3,4 and conclude that the APD stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+16 weeks) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Sell APD stock.

### Financial State Forecast for APD Stock Options & Futures

Rating Short-Term Long-Term Senior
Outlook*B1B1
Operational Risk 6053
Market Risk4767
Technical Analysis6036
Fundamental Analysis6252
Risk Unsystematic7078

### Prediction Confidence Score

Trust metric by Neural Network: 84 out of 100 with 737 signals.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: What is the prediction methodology for APD stock?
A: APD stock prediction methodology: We evaluate the prediction models Reinforcement Machine Learning (ML) and Stepwise Regression
Q: Is APD stock a buy or sell?
A: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Sell APD Stock.
Q: Is Air Products and Chemicals stock a good investment?
A: The consensus rating for Air Products and Chemicals is Sell and assigned short-term B1 & long-term B1 forecasted stock rating.
Q: What is the consensus rating of APD stock?
A: The consensus rating for APD is Sell.
Q: What is the prediction period for APD stock?
A: The prediction period for APD is (n+16 weeks)