Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, May 9th:

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. BCRX: This biotechnology company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 285.7% over the last 60 days.

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BioCryst’s shares gained 15% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 7.2%. The company possesses a Momentum Score  of A.

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WidePoint Corporation WYY: This company that provides technology management as a service (TMaaS) has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 108.3% overthe last 60 days.

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WidePoint’s shares gained 35.7% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 7.2%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

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Rambus Inc. RMBS: This semiconductor products company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.9% overthe last 60 days.

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Rambus’ shares gained 11.6% over the past month compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 6.9%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

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