Top Stock Picks for the Week of April 9th

Paycom Software, Inc. PAYC,is a provider of a cloud-based human capital management software solution delivered as Software-as-a-Service. This Zacks #1, Strong Buy, is a cash rich company with a strong balance sheet. It has displayed steady revenue growth and its stock has outperformed the broader market over the last year. Based on our latest consensus estimates, we expect the company to witness solid EPS and revenue growth in its current fiscal year. Looking further ahead, Paycom is projected to improve its bottom line at a positive annualized rate over the next three to five years.

Virtu Financial, Inc. VIRT,is a high frequency trading company. With a solid quarter of earnings just reported and a Zacks Consensus Estimate that’s moving higher, this Zacks #1 Strong Buy, is worth keeping an eye on. It’s expected to generate more good earnings growth going forward. Being a high frequency trading firm, this company is well positioned to also benefit from the current market volatility.

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