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 evaluate Conagra Brands prediction models with Multi-Task Learning (ML) and Multiple Regression1,2,3,4 and conclude that the CAG stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+8 weeks) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Sell CAG stock.

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

## Key Points

1. Can stock prices be predicted?
2. How do you decide buy or sell a stock?
3. Technical Analysis with Algorithmic Trading

## CAG Target Price Prediction Modeling Methodology

Stock market is a promising financial investment that can generate great wealth. However, the volatile nature of the stock market makes it a very high risk investment. Thus, a lot of researchers have contributed their efforts to forecast the stock market pricing and average movement. Researchers have used various methods in computer science and economics in their quests to gain a piece of this volatile information and make great fortune out of the stock market investment. This paper investigates various techniques for the stock market prediction using artificial neural network (ANN). We consider Conagra Brands Stock Decision Process with Multiple Regression where A is the set of discrete actions of CAG 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(Multiple 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(Multi-Task Learning (ML)) X S(n):→ (n+8 weeks) $\begin{array}{l}\int {e}^{x}\mathrm{rx}\end{array}$

n:Time series to forecast

p:Price signals of CAG stock

j:Nash equilibria

k:Dominated move

a:Best response for target price

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## CAG Stock Forecast (Buy or Sell) for (n+8 weeks)

Sample Set: Neural Network
Stock/Index: CAG Conagra Brands
Time series to forecast n: 22 Sep 2022 for (n+8 weeks)

According to price forecasts for (n+8 weeks) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Sell CAG 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

Conagra Brands assigned short-term B2 & long-term B2 forecasted stock rating. We evaluate the prediction models Multi-Task Learning (ML) with Multiple Regression1,2,3,4 and conclude that the CAG stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+8 weeks) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Sell CAG stock.

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

Rating Short-Term Long-Term Senior
Outlook*B2B2
Operational Risk 3648
Market Risk3765
Technical Analysis5746
Fundamental Analysis8060
Risk Unsystematic5453

### Prediction Confidence Score

Trust metric by Neural Network: 77 out of 100 with 876 signals.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: What is the prediction methodology for CAG stock?
A: CAG stock prediction methodology: We evaluate the prediction models Multi-Task Learning (ML) and Multiple Regression
Q: Is CAG stock a buy or sell?
A: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Sell CAG Stock.
Q: Is Conagra Brands stock a good investment?
A: The consensus rating for Conagra Brands is Sell and assigned short-term B2 & long-term B2 forecasted stock rating.
Q: What is the consensus rating of CAG stock?
A: The consensus rating for CAG is Sell.
Q: What is the prediction period for CAG stock?
A: The prediction period for CAG is (n+8 weeks)