Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for April 13th

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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, April 13th:

First Community Corporation (FCCO - Free Report) : This bank holding companyhas a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessedthe Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.8% over the last 60 days.

First Community’s shares gained 11.9% over the last three months higher than S&P 500’s gains of 3.3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Pampa Energía S.A. (PAM - Free Report) : This electricity companyhas a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and witnessedthe Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping more than 100% over the last 60 days.

Pampa Energía’s shares gained 46% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM - Free Report) : This global semiconductor companyhas a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days.

STMicroelectronics’ shares gained 29.4% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL - Free Report) : This retailer of branded apparel productshas a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and witnessedthe Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 3.7% over the last 60 days.

Burlington Stores’ shares gained 9.7% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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