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Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for July 17th

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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, July 17th:

Portland General Electric Company (POR - Free Report) : This integrated electric utility company has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 0.9% over the last 60 days.

Portland General Electric's shares gained 4.2% over the last one month higher than the S&P 500’s increase of 0.9%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM - Free Report) : This alcohol company has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.6% over the last 60 days.

Boston Beer's shares gained 11.4% over the last one. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Everest Re Group, Ltd. : This reinsurance and insurance products provider has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 3.3% over the last 60 days.

Everest Re Group's shares gained 3.7% over the last one. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

CarMax, Inc. (KMX - Free Report) : This retailer of used vehicles has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6% over the last 60 days.

CarMax's shares gained 6.7% over the last one. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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