In this paper, we introduce a new prediction model depend on Bidirectional Gated Recurrent Unit (BGRU). Our predictive model relies on both online financial news and historical stock prices data to predict the stock movements in the future. We evaluate CNA Financial prediction models with Modular Neural Network (DNN Layer) and Sign Test1,2,3,4 and conclude that the CNA stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+4 weeks) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Sell CNA stock.

Keywords: CNA, CNA Financial, stock forecast, machine learning based prediction, risk rating, buy-sell behaviour, stock analysis, target price analysis, options and futures.

## Key Points

1. Decision Making
2. Fundemental Analysis with Algorithmic Trading
3. Investment Risk

## CNA Target Price Prediction Modeling Methodology

Stock market is basically nonlinear in nature and the research on stock market is one of the most important issues in recent years. People invest in stock market based on some prediction. For predict, the stock market prices people search such methods and tools which will increase their profits, while minimize their risks. Prediction plays a very important role in stock market business which is very complicated and challenging process. We consider CNA Financial Stock Decision Process with Sign Test where A is the set of discrete actions of CNA 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(Sign Test)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(Modular Neural Network (DNN Layer)) X S(n):→ (n+4 weeks) $\begin{array}{l}\int {e}^{x}\mathrm{rx}\end{array}$

n:Time series to forecast

p:Price signals of CNA stock

j:Nash equilibria

k:Dominated move

a:Best response for target price

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## CNA Stock Forecast (Buy or Sell) for (n+4 weeks)

Sample Set: Neural Network
Stock/Index: CNA CNA Financial
Time series to forecast n: 23 Sep 2022 for (n+4 weeks)

According to price forecasts for (n+4 weeks) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Sell CNA 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

CNA Financial assigned short-term B2 & long-term B1 forecasted stock rating. We evaluate the prediction models Modular Neural Network (DNN Layer) with Sign Test1,2,3,4 and conclude that the CNA stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+4 weeks) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Sell CNA stock.

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

Rating Short-Term Long-Term Senior
Outlook*B2B1
Operational Risk 4062
Market Risk6960
Technical Analysis3469
Fundamental Analysis4452
Risk Unsystematic7642

### Prediction Confidence Score

Trust metric by Neural Network: 87 out of 100 with 671 signals.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: What is the prediction methodology for CNA stock?
A: CNA stock prediction methodology: We evaluate the prediction models Modular Neural Network (DNN Layer) and Sign Test
Q: Is CNA stock a buy or sell?
A: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Sell CNA Stock.
Q: Is CNA Financial stock a good investment?
A: The consensus rating for CNA Financial is Sell and assigned short-term B2 & long-term B1 forecasted stock rating.
Q: What is the consensus rating of CNA stock?
A: The consensus rating for CNA is Sell.
Q: What is the prediction period for CNA stock?
A: The prediction period for CNA is (n+4 weeks)