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Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for February 9th

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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, February 9th:

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG - Free Report) : This insurance brokerage services provider has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 7.9% over the last 60 days.

Arthur J. Gallagher’s shares gained 1.3% over the last one month in contrast to S&P 500’s decline of -6.1%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI - Free Report) : This mission-critical communication infrastructure services provider has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15.2% over the last 60 days.

Motorola Solutions’ shares gained 6.4% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV - Free Report) : This property and casualty insurance services provider has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 12% over the last 60 days.

Travelers’ shares gained 2.7% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD - Free Report) : This small-loan consumer finance company has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.7% over the last 60 days.

World Acceptance’s shares gained 26.1% 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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