Key Takeaways Q3 earnings season opens strong, led by Finance sector gains despite economic headwinds.Broker-backed picks--PARR, CPS, BFH, AAL, CVI--stand out for rising estimates and solid fundamentals.Screen favors stocks with improved broker views, estimate revisions and strong price/sales metrics.The third-quarter earnings season is in its nascent stage. However, the start has been highly impressive, led by players from the Finance sector. The rosy beginning has propelled equity markets northward despit ...