Top Stock Picks for the Week of Apr 22, 2019
CSX Corp. CSX is one of the big American railroads. It reported strong earnings for the first quarter which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11 cents. Analysts are bullish and raising estimates for the full year. Earnings are expected to grow in the double digits this year and next. CSX is trading more like a technology stock than an old railroad. Shares are up 26% year-to-date and have a 20-year return of over 1500%. CSX is a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
BioTelemetry BEAT is a healthcare innovator in the remote medical technology category, especially in the heart area. It has teamed up with Apple in collecting heart data. Shares are down 7% year-to-date and now trade with a forward P/E of just 28. The company reports earnings on Apr 25. It’s a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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