Group 1: Momentum Investing Overview - Momentum investing involves following a stock's recent trend, with the strategy of buying high and hoping to sell even higher [1] - The Zacks Momentum Style Score helps investors identify stocks with strong momentum by focusing on price changes and earnings estimate revisions [2][3] Group 2: Bancolombia (CIB) Performance - Bancolombia currently holds a Momentum Style Score of A and a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) [4][12] - Over the past week, CIB shares increased by 0.05%, while the Zacks Banks - Foreign industry declined by 2.3% [6] - In the last quarter, CIB shares rose by 13.24%, and over the past year, they increased by 49.03%, outperforming the S&P 500's gains of 13.18% and 21.49% respectively [7] Group 3: Trading Volume and Earnings Outlook - CIB's average 20-day trading volume is 308,461 shares, indicating a bullish sign if the stock price rises with above-average volume [8] - In the past two months, two earnings estimates for CIB moved higher, increasing the consensus estimate from $6.30 to $6.60 [10]

Group 1: Momentum Investing Overview - Momentum investing involves following a stock's recent trend, with the strategy of buying high and selling higher, capitalizing on established price movements [1] - The Zacks Momentum Style Score helps define momentum characteristics, with Armstrong World Industries (AWI) currently holding a Momentum Style Score of B [2] Group 2: Zacks Rank and Performance - AWI has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), indicating strong potential for outperformance in the market [3] - Stocks rated Zacks Rank 1 and 2 with Style Scores of "A or B" have historically outperformed the market over the following month [3] Group 3: Recent Price Performance - AWI shares have increased by 11.85% over the past week, while the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry has decreased by 3.95% [6] - Over the past month, AWI's price change is 12.03%, compared to the industry's 3.99% [6] - In the last three months, AWI shares rose by 17.56%, and over the past year, they increased by 57.02%, outperforming the S&P 500's gains of 13.18% and 21.49% respectively [7] Group 4: Trading Volume - AWI's average 20-day trading volume is 431,771 shares, which serves as a bullish indicator when combined with rising stock prices [8] Group 5: Earnings Estimates - Over the past two months, three earnings estimates for AWI have been revised upwards, increasing the consensus estimate from $6.99 to $7.21 [10] - For the next fiscal year, three estimates have also moved higher, with no downward revisions [10] Group 6: Conclusion - Given the positive momentum indicators and earnings outlook, AWI is positioned as a 1 (Strong Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of B, making it a strong candidate for near-term investment [12]

Company Overview - Western Digital (WDC) currently holds a Momentum Style Score of A, indicating strong momentum potential [3] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), which is associated with a historical outperformance in the market [4] Price Performance - WDC shares have increased by 11.23% over the past week, while the Zacks Computer-Storage Devices industry has decreased by 3.66% during the same period [6] - Over the last month, WDC's price change is 13.35%, significantly outperforming the industry's 0.89% [6] - In the last quarter, WDC shares have risen by 49.97%, and over the past year, they have gained 25.62%, compared to the S&P 500's increases of 13.18% and 21.49%, respectively [7] Trading Volume - The average 20-day trading volume for WDC is 7,489,715 shares, which serves as a bullish indicator when combined with rising stock prices [8] Earnings Outlook - In the past two months, five earnings estimates for WDC have been revised upwards, with no downward revisions, leading to an increase in the consensus estimate from $5.70 to $6.50 [10] - For the next fiscal year, one estimate has moved upwards, with no downward revisions noted [10] Conclusion - Given the strong price performance, positive earnings outlook, and high momentum score, WDC is positioned as a promising investment opportunity [12]

Core Viewpoint - Momentum investing focuses on "buying high and selling higher," contrasting with traditional strategies of "buying low and selling high" [1] Group 1: Momentum Investing Strategy - Momentum investing can be risky as stocks may lose momentum when their valuations exceed future growth potential [1] - Identifying the right entry point for fast-moving stocks is challenging, and investors may end up with expensive shares that have limited upside [1] Group 2: Bargain Stocks with Momentum - Investing in bargain stocks that have recently shown price momentum may be a safer strategy [2] - The Zacks Momentum Style Score is useful for identifying strong momentum stocks, while the 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen helps find attractively priced fast-moving stocks [2] Group 3: Holley Inc. (HLLY) Analysis - Holley Inc. (HLLY) has seen a price increase of 46.1% over the past four weeks, indicating growing investor interest [3] - HLLY gained 44.7% over the past 12 weeks, demonstrating its ability to deliver positive returns over a longer timeframe [4] - HLLY has a beta of 1.35, suggesting it moves 35% higher than the market in either direction [4] Group 4: Valuation and Earnings Estimates - HLLY has a Momentum Score of A, indicating a favorable time to invest [5] - The stock has a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) due to upward revisions in earnings estimates, which attract more investors [6] - HLLY is trading at a Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.64, meaning investors pay 64 cents for each dollar of sales, indicating a reasonable valuation [6] Group 5: Additional Investment Opportunities - Besides HLLY, there are other stocks that meet the criteria of the 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen [7] - Zacks offers over 45 Premium Screens tailored to different investing styles to help identify winning stock picks [8]

Core Viewpoint - Momentum investing focuses on "buying high and selling higher" rather than traditional strategies of "buying low and selling high" [1] Group 1: Momentum Investing Strategy - Momentum investors often face challenges in determining the right entry point, as stocks may lose momentum when their valuations exceed future growth potential [2] - Investing in bargain stocks that exhibit recent price momentum can be a safer strategy, utilizing tools like the Zacks Momentum Style Score to identify promising stocks [3] Group 2: TransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT) - TACT has shown a four-week price change of 2.9%, indicating growing investor interest [4] - The stock has gained 5.3% over the past 12 weeks and has a beta of 1.27, suggesting it moves 27% more than the market [5] - TACT has a Momentum Score of A, indicating a favorable time to invest [6] - The stock has a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) due to upward revisions in earnings estimates, which attract more investors [7] - TACT is trading at a Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.83, suggesting it is undervalued at 83 cents for each dollar of sales [7] Group 3: Additional Investment Opportunities - Besides TACT, there are other stocks that meet the criteria of the 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen, presenting further investment opportunities [8] - The Zacks Premium Screens offer over 45 different strategies tailored to various investing styles, aimed at outperforming the market [9]

Group 1: Momentum Investing Overview - Momentum investing deviates from the traditional strategy of "buying low and selling high," focusing instead on "buying high and selling higher" to achieve quicker profits [1] - Fast-moving trending stocks can be challenging to enter at the right time, as they may lose momentum if future growth does not justify their inflated valuations [2] Group 2: Investment Strategy and Stock Selection - Investing in bargain stocks that have recently shown price momentum can be a safer approach, with tools like the Zacks Momentum Style Score aiding in identifying such stocks [3] - Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) is highlighted as a strong candidate due to a 4.6% price increase over the past four weeks, reflecting growing investor interest [4] Group 3: Performance Metrics of GLDD - GLDD has demonstrated a 3.4% price gain over the past 12 weeks, indicating its ability to deliver positive returns over a longer timeframe [5] - The stock has a beta of 1.35, suggesting it moves 35% more than the market in either direction, indicating fast-paced momentum [5] Group 4: Valuation and Earnings Estimates - GLDD has a Momentum Score of B, suggesting it is an opportune time to invest in the stock for potential success [6] - The stock has a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) due to upward revisions in earnings estimates, which typically attract more investor interest [7] - GLDD is trading at a Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.95, indicating it is relatively undervalued, as investors pay only 95 cents for each dollar of sales [7] Group 5: Additional Investment Opportunities - Besides GLDD, there are other stocks that meet the criteria of the 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen, suggesting further investment opportunities [8] - The Zacks Premium Screens offer over 45 different strategies tailored to outperform the market, providing additional avenues for stock selection [9]

Core Viewpoint - Momentum investing focuses on "buying high and selling higher," contrasting with traditional strategies of "buying low and selling high" [1] Group 1: Momentum Investing Characteristics - Momentum investing can be risky as stocks may lose momentum when their valuations exceed future growth potential, leading to potential losses for investors [2] - A safer approach may involve investing in bargain stocks that are experiencing recent price momentum, utilizing tools like the Zacks Momentum Style Score to identify such opportunities [3] Group 2: Tutor Perini (TPC) Analysis - Tutor Perini (TPC) has shown a price increase of 15.2% over the past four weeks, indicating growing investor interest [4] - TPC has gained 53.6% over the past 12 weeks, with a beta of 1.83, suggesting it moves significantly more than the market [5] - TPC has a Momentum Score of A, indicating a favorable time to invest based on momentum [6] Group 3: Earnings Estimates and Valuation - TPC has received a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) due to upward revisions in earnings estimates, which typically attract more investor interest [7] - TPC is trading at a Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.62, suggesting it is undervalued, as investors pay only 62 cents for each dollar of sales [7] Group 4: Additional Investment Opportunities - Besides TPC, there are other stocks that meet the criteria of the 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen, presenting further investment opportunities [8] - The Zacks Premium Screens offer over 45 different strategies to help identify potential winning stocks based on various investing styles [9]

Core Insights - Momentum investing focuses on following a stock's recent price trends, aiming to buy high and sell higher, with the expectation that established trends will continue [1] - Corning (GLW) currently holds a Momentum Style Score of A, indicating strong momentum characteristics [2] - The Zacks Rank system rates Corning as 1 (Strong Buy), suggesting it is likely to outperform the market [3] Price Performance - Corning's shares have increased by 12.08% over the past week, while the Zacks Communication - Components industry has decreased by 2.32% during the same period [5] - Over the past month, Corning's stock price has risen by 23.92%, significantly outperforming the industry's 0.47% [5] - In the last quarter, Corning's shares rose by 36.05%, and over the past year, they have increased by 67.73%, compared to the S&P 500's gains of 13.04% and 23.38%, respectively [6] Trading Volume - Corning's average 20-day trading volume is 5,910,031 shares, which serves as a baseline for price-to-volume analysis [7] Earnings Outlook - In the past two months, four earnings estimates for Corning have been revised upward, with no downward revisions, leading to an increase in the consensus estimate from $2.35 to $2.44 [9] - For the next fiscal year, five estimates have moved higher, with no downward revisions during the same period [9] Conclusion - Given the strong price performance, positive earnings outlook, and high momentum score, Corning is positioned as a strong buy candidate for investors seeking short-term opportunities [11]

Group 1: Company Overview - Lumentum (LITE) currently holds a Momentum Style Score of A, indicating strong potential for momentum investing [3][12] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), which is supported by a historical track record of outperforming the market [4][12] Group 2: Price Performance - Over the past week, LITE shares increased by 2.07%, while the Zacks Communication - Components industry declined by 2.32% [6] - In the last month, LITE's price change was 19.99%, significantly outperforming the industry's 0.47% [6] - Over the past quarter, Lumentum shares rose by 42.91%, and over the last year, they increased by 156.41%, compared to the S&P 500's gains of 13.04% and 23.38%, respectively [7] Group 3: Trading Volume - LITE's average 20-day trading volume is 2,094,186 shares, which serves as a bullish indicator when combined with rising stock prices [8] Group 4: Earnings Outlook - In the past two months, two earnings estimates for LITE have been revised upwards, while none have been lowered, leading to an increase in the consensus estimate from $1.97 to $1.99 [10] - For the next fiscal year, three estimates have moved upwards with no downward revisions during the same period [10]

Core Viewpoint - Momentum investing focuses on "buying high and selling higher," contrasting with traditional strategies of "buying low and selling high" [1] Group 1: Momentum Investing Characteristics - Momentum investing can be risky as stocks may lose momentum when their valuations exceed future growth potential, leading to potential losses for investors [2] - A safer approach may involve investing in bargain stocks that have recently shown price momentum, utilizing tools like the Zacks Momentum Style Score to identify such opportunities [3] Group 2: Gentherm (THRM) Analysis - Gentherm (THRM) has shown a price increase of 6.5% over the past four weeks, indicating growing investor interest [4] - Over the past 12 weeks, THRM's stock gained 18.2%, demonstrating its ability to deliver positive returns over a longer timeframe [5] - THRM has a beta of 1.45, suggesting it moves 45% more than the market in either direction, indicating fast-paced momentum [5] Group 3: Valuation and Earnings Estimates - THRM has a Momentum Score of B, suggesting it is an opportune time to invest in the stock [6] - The stock has a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) due to upward revisions in earnings estimates, which typically attract more investor interest [7] - THRM is trading at a Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.70, indicating it is relatively undervalued, as investors pay only 70 cents for each dollar of sales [7] Group 4: Additional Investment Opportunities - Besides THRM, there are other stocks that meet the criteria of the 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen, presenting additional investment opportunities [8] - The Zacks Premium Screens offer over 45 different strategies to help identify potential winning stocks based on various investing styles [9]