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Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for May 11th

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Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, May 11th:

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’s shares gained 29.7% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT - Free Report) : This manufacturer of construction and mining equipment has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 31.9% over the last 60 days.

Caterpillar, Inc. Price and Consensus

 

Caterpillar, Inc. Price and Consensus | Caterpillar, Inc. Quote

Caterpillar’s shares gained 6.9% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

Boise Cascade Company (BCC - Free Report) : This wood products manufacturer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 18.9% over the last 60 days.

Boise Cascade, L.L.C. Price and Consensus

 

Boise Cascade, L.L.C. Price and Consensus | Boise Cascade, L.L.C. Quote

Boise Cascade’s shares gained 17.2% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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 gained 51.8% over the past three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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