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Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for February 5th

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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, February 5th:

China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (CEA - Free Report) : This transportation services provider has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing more than 100% over the last 60 days.

China Eastern Airlines’s shares gained 11.1% over the last one month against the S&P 500’s rise of 6.9%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Ameren Corporation (AEE - Free Report) : This public utility holding company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.2% over the last 60 days.

Ameren’s shares gained 6.4% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (MLCO - Free Report) : This casino gaming and entertainment casino resort facilities owner has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.4% over the last 60 days.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s shares gained 11.9% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (SPR - Free Report) : This commercial aero structures manufacturer has a Zacks Rank #2 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1% over the last 60 days.

Spirit AeroSystems’ shares gained 18% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

See the full list of top ranked stocks here.

Learn more about the Momentum score and how it is calculated here.

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