Momentum investing is essentially the opposite of the tried-and-tested Wall Street adage -- "buy low and sell high." Investors following this investing style typically avoid betting on cheap stocks and waiting long for them to recover. They believe instead that one could make far more money in lesser time by "buying high and selling higher."Everyone likes betting on fast-moving trending stocks, but it isn't easy to determine the right entry point. These stocks often lose momentum when their future growth po ...

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, March 22nd:  General Motors (GM) : This company which is one of the world’s largest automakers, carries a Zacks Rank #1(Strong Buy), and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 16.3% over the last 60 days.General Motors has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 4.82 compared with 6.70 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.Stifel Financial (SF) : ...

Brinker International, Inc.’s (EAT) shares have gained 56.2% in the past six months compared with the Zacks Retail – Restaurants industry’s 12% rise. The company has been benefiting from menu adjustments and effective pricing strategies. Also, solid Chili's performance and focus on expansion initiatives bode well.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EAT’s fiscal 2024 sales and earnings per share (EPS) suggests increases of 4.9% and 30.7%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels. The company has a long-t ...

For new and old investors, taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals. Zacks Premium provides lots of different ways to do both.The research service features daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, all of which will help you become a smarter, more confident investor.Zacks Premium also includes the Zacks Style Scores.What are the Zacks Style Scores?The Zack ...

The Zacks Retail – Restaurants industry’s performance continues to be impacted by high wages and food cost inflation. However, rapid increases in menu prices, average check growth and expansion efforts bode well. Industry participants also benefit from partnerships with delivery channels and digital platforms. Sales have steadily risen, which is a good sign for the industry. Stocks like Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC) , Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK) and Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) are well-poised to benefit ...

For those looking to find strong Retail-Wholesale stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Has Brinker International (EAT) been one of those stocks this year? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.Brinker International is a member of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This group includes 218 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #11. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is listed i ...

Have you been paying attention to shares of Brinker International (EAT) ? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 5.9% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $47.5 in the previous session. Brinker International has gained 8.3% since the start of the year compared to the 8.8% move for the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector and the 3.5% return for the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it has ...

Taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for new and old investors, and Zacks Premium offers many different ways to do both.The research service features daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, full access to the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens, all of which will help you become a smarter, more confident investor.Zacks Premium also includes the Zacks Style Scores.What are the Zacks Style Scores?The Zacks ...

Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors use tried-and-true metrics a ...

Brinker International (EAT) appears an attractive pick, as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This rating change essentially reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years.Since a chan ...