Recently, a lot of interesting work has been done in the area of applying Machine Learning Algorithms for analyzing price patterns and predicting stock prices and index changes. Most stock traders nowadays depend on Intelligent Trading Systems which help them in predicting prices based on various situations and conditions, thereby helping them in making instantaneous investment decisions. We evaluate W. W. Grainger prediction models with Modular Neural Network (DNN Layer) and Chi-Square1,2,3,4 and conclude that the GWW stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+1 year) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Hold GWW stock.

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

## Key Points

1. How useful are statistical predictions?
2. Decision Making
3. How do you pick a stock?

## GWW Target Price Prediction Modeling Methodology

Sentiment Analysis is new way of machine learning to extract opinion orientation (positive, negative, neutral) from a text segment written for any product, organization, person or any other entity. Sentiment Analysis can be used to predict the mood of people that have impact on stock prices, therefore it can help in prediction of actual stock movement. We consider W. W. Grainger Stock Decision Process with Chi-Square where A is the set of discrete actions of GWW 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(Chi-Square)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+1 year) $R=\left(\begin{array}{ccc}1& 0& 0\\ 0& 1& 0\\ 0& 0& 1\end{array}\right)$

n:Time series to forecast

p:Price signals of GWW stock

j:Nash equilibria

k:Dominated move

a:Best response for target price

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## GWW Stock Forecast (Buy or Sell) for (n+1 year)

Sample Set: Neural Network
Stock/Index: GWW W. W. Grainger
Time series to forecast n: 11 Oct 2022 for (n+1 year)

According to price forecasts for (n+1 year) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Hold GWW 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

W. W. Grainger assigned short-term B2 & long-term B1 forecasted stock rating. We evaluate the prediction models Modular Neural Network (DNN Layer) with Chi-Square1,2,3,4 and conclude that the GWW stock is predictable in the short/long term. According to price forecasts for (n+1 year) period: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Hold GWW stock.

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

Rating Short-Term Long-Term Senior
Outlook*B2B1
Operational Risk 8558
Market Risk5556
Technical Analysis5282
Fundamental Analysis5230
Risk Unsystematic4571

### Prediction Confidence Score

Trust metric by Neural Network: 77 out of 100 with 497 signals.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: What is the prediction methodology for GWW stock?
A: GWW stock prediction methodology: We evaluate the prediction models Modular Neural Network (DNN Layer) and Chi-Square
Q: Is GWW stock a buy or sell?
A: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Hold GWW Stock.
Q: Is W. W. Grainger stock a good investment?
A: The consensus rating for W. W. Grainger is Hold and assigned short-term B2 & long-term B1 forecasted stock rating.
Q: What is the consensus rating of GWW stock?
A: The consensus rating for GWW is Hold.
Q: What is the prediction period for GWW stock?
A: The prediction period for GWW is (n+1 year)