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Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for March 23rd

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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 23rd:

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI - Free Report) : This manufacturer and designer of optical devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 76.4% over the last 60 days.

Applied Optoelectronics’ shares soared 41.8% over the past one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

Broadcom Ltd (AVGO - Free Report) : This developer and global supplier of a range of semiconductor devices has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 6.8% over the last 60 days.

Broadcom Limited Price and Consensus

 

Broadcom Limited Price and Consensus | Broadcom Limited Quote

Broadcom’s shares gained 1.5% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

BHP Billiton Limited (BHP - Free Report) : This global natural resources company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 35.3% over the last 60 days.

BHP Billiton Limited Price and Consensus

 

BHP Billiton Limited Price and Consensus | BHP Billiton Limited Quote

BHP Billiton’s shares gained 14.2% over the last six months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (HII - Free Report) : This military shipbuilding company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 8.3% over the last 60 days.

Huntington Ingalls’ shares gained 11.2% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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