5 Stocks With Recent Price Strength Amid Wall Street Volatility

Market Overview - U.S. stock markets have experienced significant volatility since the start of 2025, with concerns surrounding inflation and interest rates [1] - The Federal Reserve reduced the benchmark lending rate by 1% in 2024 and indicated another potential 1% cut in 2025, but strong economic indicators have raised doubts about further cuts this year [1] Stock Performance - Several stocks have shown price strength, particularly those on a recent bull run, indicating potential for continued momentum [2] - Five highlighted stocks include OppFi Inc. (OPFI), DXP Enterprises Inc. (DXPE), Carpenter Technology Corp. (CRS), United Airlines Holdings Inc. (UAL), and Gulfport Energy Corp. (GPOR) [2] Stock Screening Criteria - Stocks must show a percentage change in price greater than zero over the last four weeks, indicating upward movement [4] - A percentage change in price greater than 10% over the last 12 weeks is required to ensure sustained momentum [4] - Stocks should have a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) and an average broker rating of 1 or 2, indicating strong future performance expectations [5] - Current stock prices must be above $5 and trading near their 52-week highs, with a price/52-week high-low range greater than 85% [6] Individual Stock Highlights - OppFi Inc. (OPFI): Stock price increased by 28.5% in the past four weeks, with expected earnings growth of 16.3% for the current year [8][7] - DXP Enterprises Inc. (DXPE): Stock price rose by 13.6% in the past four weeks, with expected earnings growth of 5.9% for the current year [10][9] - Carpenter Technology Corp. (CRS): Stock price surged by 10.1% in the past four weeks, with an expected earnings growth rate of 42.8% for the current year [13][12] - United Airlines Holdings Inc. (UAL): Stock price advanced by 9.7% in the past four weeks, with expected earnings growth of 20.3% for the current year [15][14] - Gulfport Energy Corp. (GPOR): Stock price gained 6.8% in the past four weeks, with expected earnings growth of 51% for the current year [17][16]