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 CHALLENGER ENERGY GROUP PLC prediction models with Supervised Machine Learning (ML) and Statistical Hypothesis Testing1,2,3,4 and conclude that the LON:CEG 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 Buy LON:CEG stock.

Keywords: LON:CEG, CHALLENGER ENERGY GROUP PLC, stock forecast, machine learning based prediction, risk rating, buy-sell behaviour, stock analysis, target price analysis, options and futures.

## Key Points

1. Can neural networks predict stock market?
2. How useful are statistical predictions?
3. Can statistics predict the future?

## LON:CEG Target Price Prediction Modeling Methodology

Stock market prediction is the act of trying to determine the future value of a company stock or other financial instrument traded on a financial exchange. The successful prediction of a stock's future price will maximize investor's gains. This paper proposes a machine learning model to predict stock market price. We consider CHALLENGER ENERGY GROUP PLC Stock Decision Process with Statistical Hypothesis Testing where A is the set of discrete actions of LON:CEG 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(Statistical Hypothesis Testing)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(Supervised Machine Learning (ML)) X S(n):→ (n+8 weeks) $∑ i = 1 n r i$

n:Time series to forecast

p:Price signals of LON:CEG stock

j:Nash equilibria

k:Dominated move

a:Best response for target price

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## LON:CEG Stock Forecast (Buy or Sell) for (n+8 weeks)

Sample Set: Neural Network
Stock/Index: LON:CEG CHALLENGER ENERGY GROUP PLC
Time series to forecast n: 13 Oct 2022 for (n+8 weeks)

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

CHALLENGER ENERGY GROUP PLC assigned short-term Ba3 & long-term Ba3 forecasted stock rating. We evaluate the prediction models Supervised Machine Learning (ML) with Statistical Hypothesis Testing1,2,3,4 and conclude that the LON:CEG 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 Buy LON:CEG stock.

### Financial State Forecast for LON:CEG Stock Options & Futures

Rating Short-Term Long-Term Senior
Outlook*Ba3Ba3
Operational Risk 3689
Market Risk3846
Technical Analysis9053
Fundamental Analysis7360
Risk Unsystematic7877

### Prediction Confidence Score

Trust metric by Neural Network: 80 out of 100 with 491 signals.

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: What is the prediction methodology for LON:CEG stock?
A: LON:CEG stock prediction methodology: We evaluate the prediction models Supervised Machine Learning (ML) and Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Q: Is LON:CEG stock a buy or sell?
A: The dominant strategy among neural network is to Buy LON:CEG Stock.
Q: Is CHALLENGER ENERGY GROUP PLC stock a good investment?
A: The consensus rating for CHALLENGER ENERGY GROUP PLC is Buy and assigned short-term Ba3 & long-term Ba3 forecasted stock rating.
Q: What is the consensus rating of LON:CEG stock?
A: The consensus rating for LON:CEG is Buy.
Q: What is the prediction period for LON:CEG stock?
A: The prediction period for LON:CEG is (n+8 weeks)