Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB Quick QuoteFITB - Free Report) : This diversified financial services company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.7% over the last 30 days.

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP Quick QuoteCHKP - Free Report) : This software and combined hardware products and services provider has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1% over the last 30 days.

AK Steel Holding Corporation : This flat-rolled carbon, stainless and electrical steel, and tubular products maker has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping 5% over the last 30 days.

Premier, Inc. (PINC Quick QuotePINC - Free Report) : This healthcare improvement company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings improving 3% over the last 30 days.

FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated : This publicly owned real estate investment trust has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings gaining 0.2% over the last 30 days.

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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