New Strong Buy Stocks for March 14th

Here are five stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:

BGC Group, Inc. BGC: This financial brokerage and technology company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.4% over the last 60 days.

BGC Group, Inc. Price and Consensus

BGC Group, Inc. price-consensus-chart | BGC Group, Inc. Quote

Crescent Energy Company CRGY: This energy company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 24.2% over the last 60 days.

Crescent Energy Company Price and Consensus

Crescent Energy Company price-consensus-chart | Crescent Energy Company Quote

Viavi Solutions Inc. VIAV: This network test and assurance solutions provider has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15.8% over the last 60 days.

Viavi Solutions Inc. Price and Consensus

Viavi Solutions Inc. price-consensus-chart | Viavi Solutions Inc. Quote

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. SFM: This natural and organic grocery retail company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.5% over the last 60 days.

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Price and Consensus

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Quote

First Community Corporation FCCO: This bank holding company for First Community Bank has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.6% over the last 60 days.

First Community Corporation Price and Consensus

First Community Corporation price-consensus-chart | First Community Corporation Quote

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest.

The realm of explosion-proof lighting has always stood at a curious crossroads, where safety meets innovation. These lighting fixtures aren't just about brightening up spaces; they are the unsung heroes guarding against potential disasters in hazardous environments.

Laying the Foundation: Market Overview

Certifications and standards are the building blocks of the explosion-proof lighting industry. From the stringent regulations set by organizations like Underwriters Laboratories (UL) in North America to the Equipment for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX) standards in Europe, these benchmarks ensure that the lights shining in dangerous settings are anything but ordinary.

The Power Play: Key Factors Driving the Market

The oil & gas sector emerges as a towering force, propelling the demand for explosion-proof lighting. As industries worldwide tap into the earth's black gold, the need for safe and reliable lighting solutions in these volatile settings becomes paramount. Illuminating the way forward, these lights play a pivotal role in ensuring workforce safety and averting potential disasters.

Oil & Gas Industry Expansion:

The oil & gas industry isn't just about drilling wells; it's about lighting up the path to prosperity. With global demand for oil set to soar, companies are ramping up their capacities, beckoning the need for explosion-proof lighting to shine a light on safety. As behemoths like China National Petroleum Corporation and Saudi Aramco invest billions in exploration, the spotlight now falls on the critical role of explosion-proof lighting in sustaining this growth trajectory.

Workforce Safety Imperative:

Accidents in industrial settings sound the alarm for enhanced safety measures. From electrocution incidents in mines to gas leaks in pharmaceutical plants, the call for robust safety practices grows louder. Explosion-proof lighting emerges as the beacon of hope, ensuring that every corner of hazardous environments is well-illuminated, allowing workers to navigate their tasks with confidence. As fatalities spur action, the role of explosion-proof lighting in averting disasters gains newfound prominence.

Exploring the World of Explosion-Proof Lighting: Market Insights and Trends Exploring the World of Explosion-Proof Lighting: Market Insights and Trends

This top pick is among the most innovative financial firms. With a fast-growing customer base (already 50+ million) and a diverse set of cutting edge solutions, this stock is poised for big gains. Of course, all our elite picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Nano-X Imaging which shot up +129.6% in little more than 9 months.

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