ZACKSยท2025-10-07 12:30Core Insights - U.S. stock markets are experiencing significant gains in 2025, with major indexes like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite up 10.3%, 14.4%, and 18.2% year-to-date, respectively, nearing all-time highs [1][8] Stock Performance - A weak labor market has led to expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue to lower the benchmark lending rate throughout 2025, although the recent U.S. government shutdown may dampen investor enthusiasm [2] - Five stocks identified as having strong price momentum are Century Aluminum Co. (CENX), DRDGOLD Ltd. (DRD), Globalstar Inc. (GSAT), TAT Technologies Ltd. (TATT), and Sterling Infrastructure Inc. (STRL) [3][8] Stock Screening Criteria - Stocks must show a percentage change in price greater than zero over the last four weeks and greater than 10% over the last twelve weeks to indicate sustained momentum [5] - Stocks should have a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) and an average broker rating of 1, indicating strong future performance expectations [6] - Stocks must be trading at a minimum price of $5 and be within 85% of their 52-week high to ensure they are strong performers [7] Individual Stock Highlights - Century Aluminum Co. (CENX): Stock price increased by 35.2% in the last four weeks, with an expected earnings growth rate of 77.4% for the next year [10] - DRDGOLD Ltd. (DRD): Stock price rose by 34.9% in the last four weeks, with an expected earnings growth rate of -0.7% for the current year [11] - Globalstar Inc. (GSAT): Stock price climbed 34.9% in the last four weeks, with an expected earnings growth rate of 66.7% for the current year [14] - TAT Technologies Ltd. (TATT): Stock price surged 24.9% in the last four weeks, with an expected earnings growth rate of 45% for the current year [16] - Sterling Infrastructure Inc. (STRL): Stock price advanced 22.2% in the last four weeks, with an expected earnings growth rate of 56.9% for the current year [19]