Momentum is a perishable item. So you have to strike while the iron is hot.

With that in mind I share with you the 41 stocks most recently upgraded to the coveted POWR Rating of A (Strong Buy).

As you know, the POWR Ratings is our proprietary rating system that seeks stocks displaying the best momentum. That is because these stocks typically are riding a strong fundamental catalyst, like an impressive earnings beat, that keeps shares moving higher.

Truly there is something for everyone in this list including a wide range of industries from Merck (MRK) in the pharmaceuticals space to Anheuser Busch (BUD) in beverages to T. Rowe Price (TROW) from the financial world.

On top of that you will discover ample diversity in the market cap make up with:

6 large caps

16 mid caps

19 small caps

Personally I think it is time to step away from some of the large caps that have outperformed this year and look for more upside in the small and mid cap names. Remember that the Russell 2000 is still 12% below its all time highs. To me that spells opportunity.

To discover more about the ratings for each, click on their ticker to go to our quote pages. Once there you can see the 4 components of the POWR Rating to appreciate how it truly stacks up. (Buy & Hold Grade, Trade Grade, Industry Rank, and Peer Grade).

What stocks will be upgraded tomorrow? Check out this page to see the daily upgrades and downgrades.

Also here are links to 3 other popular destinations to make the best use of the POWR Ratings:

Full List of “A ”Rated Strong Buy Stocks–  See all the top rated stocks.

About the POWR Ratings– Learn what’s build inside the POWR Ratings that helps find stocks ready to outperform.

Reitmeister Total Return portfolio. This is where Steve Reitmeister employs his 40 years of investment experience to hand select the best POWR Ratings stocks.

MRK shares were trading at $82.39 per share on Monday afternoon, up $0.96 (+1.18%). Year-to-date, MRK has gained 9.28%, versus a 21.72% rise in the benchmark S&P 500 index during the same period.

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