Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 7^th:

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI Quick QuoteAAOI - Free Report) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 116.6% over the last 60 days.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus

 

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price and Consensus | Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Quote

Applied Optoelectronics’ shares soared 61.9% over the past one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Price

 

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Taseko Mines Limited (TGB Quick QuoteTGB - Free Report) : This mining company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising more than 400% over the last 60 days.

Taseko Mines Limited Price and Consensus

 

Taseko Mines Limited Price and Consensus | Taseko Mines Limited Quote

Taseko Mines’ shares gained 62.8% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

Taseko Mines Limited Price

 

Taseko Mines Limited Price | Taseko Mines Limited Quote

CAI International, Inc. : This transportation finance and logistics company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 26.6% over the last 60 days.

CAI International, Inc. Price and Consensus

 

CAI International, Inc. Price and Consensus | CAI International, Inc. Quote

CAI International’s shares gained 63.3% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

CAI International, Inc. Price

 

CAI International, Inc. Price | CAI International, Inc. Quote

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG Quick QuoteIHG - Free Report) : This owner and leaser of hotels has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 4% over the last 60 days.

Intercontinental Hotels Group Price and Consensus

 

Intercontinental Hotels Group Price and Consensus | Intercontinental Hotels Group Quote

InterContinental Hotels Group’s shares gained 13.1% over the last three months higher than S&P 500’s gains of 7.4%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Intercontinental Hotels Group Price

 

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