February 2nd’s Top Stocks Riding the Momentum Train

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On the Move: Hitting the Buy Rank Bull’s Eye

Let’s dive in and check out the three stocks on every investor’s radar today, February 2:

First up, we have The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK). This financial products and services company rocks a Zacks Rank #1. In the last 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has spiked by 3.8% – talk about an impressive feat!

Stellar Momentum

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation’s shares have stormed ahead by 22.6% in the last three months, leaving the S&P 500 eating their dust at 10.8%. Not too shabby for a company flaunting a Momentum Score of B, wouldn’t you say?

Healthy Gains

Next up, we have HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA), which provides top-notch health care services. Its Zacks Rank #1 is backed up by a 1.4% surge in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings over the last 60 days.

Impressively, HCA Healthcare’s shares have soared by 36.3% in the last three months, outpacing the S&P 500’s 10.8% advance. With a Momentum Score of A, this stock is definitely one to watch.

Biopharma Brilliance

Last but certainly not least, say hello to HOOKIPA Pharma Inc. (HOOK). This biopharmaceutical company is sitting pretty with a Zacks Rank #1 and a 1.1% surge in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings over the last 60 days.

HOOKIPA Pharma’s shares have shot up by a blazing 38.9% in the last three months, outmatching the S&P 500’s 10.8% advance. Sporting a Momentum Score of B, this stock is definitely revving its engines.

Check Out the Full List

But hey, don’t just take our word for it. Explore the full list of top ranked stocks here, and get to know the secrets of the Momentum score and how it works here.

Now, hold onto your hats as we zoom off – ready, set, go!

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