Who doesn’t like buying things at a discount?

That enjoyment certainly is also widespread in the investment world. Unfortunately value stocks are often the least timely. And the longer they take to rise, the more it hurts the final ROI of your investment.

The solution is simple. Find value stocks that are also experiencing momentum which shows that other investors are starting to appreciate the upside potential. That is what you will find with these 5 value stocks today that all are enjoying a POWR Rating of A – Strong Buy, which is the proprietary momentum stock rating system available on www.StockNews.com.

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX) 

Two weeks ago the company missed earnings and yet the share price rallied nearly 50%. Why? They announced strong early sales for their recently released medicine, Firdapse, which points to significant growth for Q1 and the year ahead. For as much as shares have rallied already, analysts still see 61% upside in the share price to the average target price. That is the biggest value proposition showing up on my screen today.

CBRE Group (CBRE) 

There was a fear in 2018 that the rising interest rates would start to hurt every company in the real estate food chain. Gladly interest rates have moderated and CBRE keeps pounding out earnings beat after earnings beat. Analysts are grinning ear to ear with an average target just under $60 with a street high of $65.

MicroStrategy (MSTR) 

Clearly enterprise analytics and mobility software is the right business to be in as analyst’s project that MSTR’s earnings will double in 2020. That is why a top rated analyst like Hamed Khorsand of BWS Financial has a $200 target on shares. An attractive 39% upside potential.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) 

With unemployment at a 50 year low you can appreciate the health of the US consumer. This creates a prime environment for leisure and entertainment companies like NCLH. That was on obvious display in their recent earnings report which has earnings estimates on the rise with an average target price of $66.56. Even better is that several analysts have placed targets over $70 including Felicia Hendrix of Barclay’s proudly waving a street high target of $74. 

Sandstrom Gold (SAND) 

They are not a goldminer like their name seems to imply. Actually this is a gold royalty company which is a very unique way in which to invest in the gold arena. For as much as a rocket ride as SAND shares have been on the last several months, analysts are still calling for more with an average target price 24% above Thursday’s close. That’s a nice blend of value and momentum in today’s market.

All 5 of these stocks (CBRE, CPRX, MSTR, NCLH and SAND) are currently enjoying a POWR Rating of A – Strong Buy. To see the other stocks currently enjoying this superior rating go to:  https://stocknews.com/best-stocks/

I am going to highlight 5 stocks that were recently upgraded to Strong Buy from our POWR Rating system. This ratings model focuses on a proprietary blend of momentum indicators. On top of that I am seeking stocks with a strong fundamental story to create a “best of both worlds” investment approach. (You will find full access to the POWR ratings on StockNews.com).

Deere & Company (DE) 

Between 2016 and 2017 their slogan was definitely true…nothing runs like a Deere. They banged out a string of impressive earnings beats beat with shares running ahead of the pack. However, that outperformance came to a grinding halt in 2018 after a series of earnings misses. Right now it appears that the US-China trade war is the main thing standing in their way of stepping on the gas pedal once again. I am betting on a positive conclusion to this trade matter soon that should have a stock like Deere bolting higher once again.

Integrated Device Technology (IDTI) 

Shares were basically unfazed by the Q4 correction. While most of their tech peers were tumbling to 52 week lows IDTI actually took off to new heights. That is because Integrated’s semiconductors are in high demand creating above industry standard earnings growth. The most recent earnings beat has prospects on the rise once again with new highs a likely outcome in 2019.

3M Company (MMM) 

This has long been known as the “innovation company”. However, that label comes with the glitch that the innovation does not come in a steady stream. This leads to periods of stagnant earnings and share price (like this past year) followed by a reacceleration of growth that has 3M vastly outpacing their large cap peers. Analysts believe that growth spurt is online for 2020 with investors lining up now to participate. While you wait you also get an almost 3% dividend yield. That makes this a compelling growth & income choice at this time. 

Masco Corporation (MAS) 

The US consumer has not been this healthy in a long time. Unemployment is at a 50 year low and a recent tax break has filled their wallets with more money to spend. Masco will definitely benefit from this with their wide line up of products for home improvement. Also the recent drop in interest rates is good for the lowering of mortgage rates and thus a positive for new home purchases filled with new Masco products. All of these are items that should bolster their growth prospects and share price in the year ahead.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) 

Analysts are lining up behind Vertex as their pipeline of new drugs gives them a chance to grow earnings nearly 60% next year. That is an impressive feat for any company let alone one that already has a $47 billion market cap. The average target on the stock looks solid at $211. However, top rated analyst Do Kim of BMO Capital is pounding the table with a street high target of $234. The smart money Hedge Funds and Insiders are also lining up behind shares…maybe you too.

All 5 of these stocks were recently upgraded to a POWR rating of Strong buy. You can learn more about the POWR rating system at https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/.

Pretty much every stock is up since the post-Christmas bounce. However, some are looking more impressive than others. Not just because of their recently strong price action, but because they enjoyed strong earnings this past quarter. This serves as the key fundamental catalyst that should keep shares on the upswing going forward.

Below I share 5 stocks enjoying impressive technical and fundamental momentum.

Intuit (INTU) 

This is a timely stock to discuss as tax day approaches on 4/15. However, to just focus on their products like TurboTax would be to overlook the full line up of products they have created to help small businesses become more organized and productive. Shares are unlikely to fall to Q4 correction levels anytime soon given their string of earnings beats. Likely you can count on more growth on the way pushing shares to even greater heights.

Cisco (CSCO) 

Cisco doesn’t enjoy the same level of love investors pour into the FAANG stocks. However, they have gone 4 years without an earnings miss. And this past year the earnings growth trajectory has accelerated substantially leading shares to attain a new all time high. If this trend continues you can appreciate why CSCO will continue to stay on the upswing.

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) 

Only 1 earnings miss in the past 3 years tells you the roll ADP is on. And why shouldn’t they be? Unemployment is at a 50 year low and their payroll services is at peak health. This led to a 13% earnings beat this past quarter with more growth expected in the year ahead. The 2% dividend yield helps pad the already impressive annual return for these shares.

Costco (COST) 

This former retail growth darling went through a rough patch in 2016 and 2017 that had shares going sideways for a long time. Gladly management got growth back on track in 2018. That party continued with their recent 19% earnings beat that put everyone on notice that COST is still one of the best investment stories in retail.      

Starbucks (SBUX) 

Shares were stuck under $65 for the last few years as the company had one earnings stumble after the other with investors questioning if they could get their mojo back. The answer is YES especially with an increased focus on China and innovation. The most recent earnings report had analysts revise earnings projections upwards with investors once again clamoring for shares. This had SBUX break the spell under $65 and now pressing new all time highs above $70.

All 5 of these stocks (ADP, COST, CSCO, INTU and SBUX) are currently enjoying a POWR Rating of A – Strong Buy. You can learn more about the benefits of the POWR rating system at https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/.

Autodesk (ADSK) are leaders in computer aided design software and services that have made it a $35 billion market cap company today. Typically a company of this size finds it hard to talk up an exciting growth story going forward. However, ADSK is an exception to the rule with analysts predicting an incredible 63% average annual EPS growth over the next 3-5 years.

Yes, that sounds like a lofty goal. However, when you realize that they have beaten earnings for 15 straight quarters, often by a wide margin, then you know that something special is taking place at the firm. That includes a big move to cloud based solutions that have increased the adoption and renewal rates of their products.

Investors have certainly noticed the unique growth story at ADSK. This explains why shares are up nearly 100% since the start of 2017.  And given the encouraging growth ahead, and consistency of their operational outperformance, there is likely to be much more upside ahead for this stock.

Wall Street Analysts agree as the average target stands at $180 including a street high $200 from 5 star analysts Matthew Hedberg of RBC Capital. Top hedge fund managers are also clamoring towards shares including nearly $500 million worth of shares by Steve Mandel of Lone Pine Capital.

Best of all, Autodesk has risen to a POWR rating of A – Strong Buy from StockNews.com. Intel (INTC), Comcast (CMCSA), VM Ware (VMW) and Check Point Software (CHKP) are other firms recently awarded this coveted rating of A. You can learn more about the POWR rating system at https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/.

Every night our POWR rating system recalculates the scores for over 4,000 stocks and 120 industries. This morning it turns out that Software Applications is the #1 rated industry with an impressive 29 stocks receiving the coveted A-Strong Buy rating. (You will find full access to the POWR ratings on StockNews.com).

The POWR rating is very focused on momentum attributes. However, the 6 stocks I selected below also scored well on fundamental and value metrics creating a best of all worlds investment approach.  Enjoy!

Red Hat (RHT)

Shares are running higher in anticipation of strong earnings 3/25. And why shouldn’t they? The company has topped earnings for 14 straight quarters as shares have rallied over 150%. They say “the trend is your friend”. If true, then Red Hat is looking mighty friendly.

Oracle (ORCL)

The ride for this tech giant has not been as smooth as it’s cousins in the FAANG group. However, when you pull back to see the big picture, ORCL is experiencing impressive year over year growth especially as their cloud based products gain traction. Their most recent earnings announcement put everyone on notice that the growth and share price appreciation party should continue in 2019 and beyond.  

Atlassian (TEAM)

Often these upstart software companies are more vaporware then reality. Not the case with Atlassian. The adoption rate of their project tracking and content creation by corporations is impressive. Even more eye-catching is that TEAM is churning a healthy profit that continues to be on the upswing after a string of beat and raise quarters. No sign of that momentum ending any time soon.  

Microsoft (MSFT)

You know the managers of Microsoft have spent hours trying to figure out how to get the M from their name inserted into the FAANG acronym. Certainly it is deserved as MSFT has proven that they are no longer a dinosaur like IBM becoming less relevant by the day. The reinvented MSFT may not be as sexy as Amazon or Apple, however the tremendous earnings growth the past few years has shares outpacing the market averages by a wide margin. The appealing 1.6% dividend yield is just icing on the generous capital appreciation cake.

Workday (WDAY)

This is one of the more impressive names in the cloud computing space. Their recent 28% earnings beat has shares pressing all time highs. However, analysts see even more gains ahead as their finance and human resource applications gain market share. That is why the street high target stands at $250 providing ample upside from its current level.

Zendesk (ZEN)

Its easy to make funny zen-based references with this company. However, its growth pace is anything but peaceful. Over the next two years earnings are expected to jump over 200%. That may sound like a tall order until you appreciate how they have been a dominate player in the customer service software space. That was on full display in their recent 233% earnings beat that have shares making new all-time highs with more upside expected ahead.

All 6 of these stocks currently enjoy a POWR rating of A-Strong buy. You can learn more about the POWR rating system at https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/.

Headline: 5 Stocks Just Upgraded to Strong Buy

This morning 34 stocks were upgraded to Strong Buy in our POWR Rating System which focuses on a proprietary blend of momentum indicators. (You will find full access to the POWR ratings on StockNews.com).

However, momentum investing is hollow if it doesn’t coincide with a strong fundamental story. That is why I hand-picked these 5 stocks that are also showing strong fundamental factors providing a best of both worlds investment approach.  

Alphabet (GOOGL)

Some of the bite has come out of this FAANG stock as earnings growth is not as impressive as the past. But let’s be honest without ourselves. This greater than $800 billion market cap already makes them a 800 pound gorilla in the tech space. So any direction that technology goes in the future you know that Google will have a hand in it and likely be one of the top players to monetize these trends. That is why these shares should be a cornerstone in most portfolios.  

HubSpot (HUBS)

Ever since this stock has gone public it has produced earnings beat after earnings beat. And no matter how much higher earnings estimates went…they beat that mark again. I don’t invest in companies without reviewing this aspect that we call earnings momentum. Very few companies on my radar are expressing as much earnings momentum as HUBS, which is why I recently added it to my personal portfolio.  

China Unicom (CHU)

One of the best ways to investment in an expanding economy like China is through telecom. However, after an initial surge in business China Unicom has experienced recent stumbles for company earnings and the share price. That outlook is starting to improve for the better with more analysts seeing CHU earnings and share price on the rise in the years ahead.  

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

Healthcare stocks were one of the only safe havens during the Q4 correction. That is why it’s so eye popping that JNJ has also kept the momentum this year with most signs pointing to even more upside. For as large as they are, JNJ still enjoys impressive year over year growth that propels the stock price. The 2.6% dividend yield also helps pad the annual return.

Adobe (ADBE)

The FAANG stocks get most of the attention, but Adobe is worth a look for any serious tech

investor. That is because they have enjoyed consistent earnings growth over the last several years including only 1 earnings miss over the past 15 quarters.  Even with the ample gains in hand this year analysts still see ADBE with an average target of $292 with street high of $325.

All 5 of these stocks were recently upgraded to a POWR rating of Strong buy. You can learn more about the POWR rating system at https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/.