Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, December 7th:

Smart : This staples retailer has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4% over the last 60 days.

Smart’s shares gained 15.1% over the last one month in contrast with the S&P 500’s decrease of 4%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

RadiSys Corporation : This computer-based building blocks manufacturer has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing more than 100% over the last 60 days.

RadiSys’ shares gained 11.8% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

HD Supply Holdings, Inc. : This industrial distribution company has a Zacks Rank #2 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.1% over the last 60 days.

HD Supply’s shares gained 0.7% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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