Top Ranked Momentum Stocks to Buy for January 19th
Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, January 19th:
Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS): This financial holding company has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 0.2% over the last 60 days.
Northern Trust Corporation Price and Consensus
Northern Trust Corporation price-consensus-chart | Northern Trust Corporation Quote
Northern Trust’s shares gained 6.9% over the last one month more than S&P 500’s gain of 4%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.
Northern Trust Corporation Price
Northern Trust Corporation price | Northern Trust Corporation Quote
The Children's Place, Inc. (PLCE): This children's specialty apparel retailer has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.1% over the last 60 days.
Children's Place, Inc. (The) Price and Consensus
Children's Place, Inc. (The) price-consensus-chart | Children's Place, Inc. (The) Quote
Children's Place’s shares gained 11.4% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
Children's Place, Inc. (The) Price
Children's Place, Inc. (The) price | Children's Place, Inc. (The) Quote
Huntsman Corporation (HUN): This chemical company has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5% over the last 60 days.
Huntsman Corporation Price and Consensus
Huntsman Corporation price-consensus-chart | Huntsman Corporation Quote
Huntsman’s shares gained 5% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.
Huntsman Corporation Price
Huntsman Corporation price | Huntsman Corporation Quote
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