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Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider on May 17th:

Howmet Aerospace HWM: This company, engaged in providing engineered solutions for customers in the transportation and aerospace industries, has a Zacks Rank #1(Strong Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing by 10.1% over the last 60 days.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. Performance Overview

Howmet Aerospace Inc. Price and Consensus

Howmet Aerospace Inc. price-consensus-chart | Howmet Aerospace Inc. Quote

Howmet Aerospace’s shares surged by 31.5% over the last three months, outperforming the S&P 500’s gain of 6.8%. The company’s Momentum Score stands strong at B.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. Recent Pricing Trends

Howmet Aerospace Inc. Price

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DXP Enterprises DXPE: This leading products and service distributor, providing value and cost-saving solutions to industrial customers, has a Zacks Rank #1. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings saw a substantial 13% increase over the last 60 days.

DXP Enterprises, Inc. Performance Overview

DXP Enterprises, Inc. Price and Consensus

DXP Enterprises, Inc. price-consensus-chart | DXP Enterprises, Inc. Quote

DXP Enterprises’ shares spiked by 46.9% over the last three months, surpassing the S&P 500’s gain of 6.8%. With a solid Momentum Score of B, the company continues to impress investors.

DXP Enterprises, Inc. Recent Pricing Trends

DXP Enterprises, Inc. Price

DXP Enterprises, Inc. price | DXP Enterprises, Inc. Quote

Nelnet NNI: This educational finance company, focusing on quality student loan products and services, has a Zacks Rank #1. Its Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings surged by 15.4% over the last 60 days.

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Nelnet, Inc. Performance Overview

Nelnet, Inc. Price and Consensus

Nelnet, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Nelnet, Inc. Quote

Nelnet’s shares climbed by 22.2% over the last three months, exceeding the S&P 500’s gain of 6.8%. Backed by a Momentum Score of B, Nelnet remains a favorable choice among investors.

Nelnet, Inc. Recent Pricing Trends

Nelnet, Inc. Price

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