Back to top

Image: Bigstock

Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for April 17th

Read MoreHide Full Article

Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, April 17th:

Papa Murphy's Holdings Inc (FRSH - Free Report) : This franchisor and operator of the Take 'N' Bake pizza chain has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 100% over the last 60 days.

Papa Murphy’s shares gained 36.8% in the last five trading days. 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 40.2% over the past three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

Chemours Company (CC - Free Report) : This chemical company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping 38.1% over the last 60 days.

Chemours’ shares gained 7.8% over the last three months higher. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Corvus Pharmaceuticals Inc (CRVS - Free Report) : This clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings soaring 5% over the last 60 days.

Corvus Pharmaceuticals’ shares rose about 1.6% in the last trading session. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

See the full list of top ranked stocks here

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

Will You Make a Fortune on the Shift to Electric Cars?                                                                     

Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.

With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research. It's not the one you think. See This Ticker Free >>