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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, August 20th:
Medpace Holdings, Inc. (MEDP - Free Report) : This provider of scientifically-driven outsourced clinical development service has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 67.2% over the last 60 days.
United Rentals, Inc. (URI - Free Report) : This equipment rental company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 21.8% over the last 60 days.
Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT - Free Report) : This designer and seller of branded kitchenware, tableware, and other related products has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 97.1% over the last 60 days.
Big Lots, Inc. (BIG - Free Report) : This retailer in the United States has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 51.3% over the last 60 days.
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A select few stocks could skyrocket the most as rollout accelerates for this new tech. Early investors could see gains similar to buying Microsoft in the 1990s. Zacks’ just-released special report reveals 8 stocks to watch. The report is only available for a limited time.
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Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for August 20th
Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, August 20th:
Medpace Holdings, Inc. (MEDP - Free Report) : This provider of scientifically-driven outsourced clinical development service has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 67.2% over the last 60 days.
Medpace Holdings, Inc. Price and Consensus
Medpace Holdings, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Medpace Holdings, Inc. Quote
Medpace's shares gained 20.2% over the last one month compared to S&P 500’s rise of 4.7%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Medpace Holdings, Inc. Price
Medpace Holdings, Inc. price | Medpace Holdings, Inc. Quote
United Rentals, Inc. (URI - Free Report) : This equipment rental company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 21.8% over the last 60 days.
United Rentals, Inc. Price and Consensus
United Rentals, Inc. price-consensus-chart | United Rentals, Inc. Quote
United Rentals' shares gained 10.3% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
United Rentals, Inc. Price
United Rentals, Inc. price | United Rentals, Inc. Quote
Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT - Free Report) : This designer and seller of branded kitchenware, tableware, and other related products has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 97.1% over the last 60 days.
Lifetime Brands, Inc. Price and Consensus
Lifetime Brands, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Lifetime Brands, Inc. Quote
Lifetime Brands' shares gained 38.6% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
Lifetime Brands, Inc. Price
Lifetime Brands, Inc. price | Lifetime Brands, Inc. Quote
Big Lots, Inc. (BIG - Free Report) : This retailer in the United States has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 51.3% over the last 60 days.
Big Lots, Inc. Price and Consensus
Big Lots, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Big Lots, Inc. Quote
Big Lots' shares gained 35.3% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
Big Lots, Inc. Price
Big Lots, Inc. price | Big Lots, Inc. Quote
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Be among the early investors in the new type of device that experts say could impact society as much as the discovery of electricity. Current technology will soon be outdated and replaced by these new devices. In the process, it’s expected to create 22 million jobs and generate $12.3 trillion in activity.
A select few stocks could skyrocket the most as rollout accelerates for this new tech. Early investors could see gains similar to buying Microsoft in the 1990s. Zacks’ just-released special report reveals 8 stocks to watch. The report is only available for a limited time.
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