5 Stocks With Recent Price Strength Amid Tariff-Led Volatility

Core Viewpoint - U.S. stock markets are experiencing significant volatility due to the Trump administration's tariffs, which have raised a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports since April 5, leading to concerns about a potential global trade war and its impact on U.S. economic growth and inflation [1][2]. Group 1: Market Conditions - The tariffs are causing heightened anxiety among economists and financial experts regarding their effects on U.S. economic growth, with fears of a near-term recession and stagflation [2]. - A few stocks have shown price strength amidst the volatility, particularly those that have recently been on a bull run, indicating a potential for continued momentum [3]. Group 2: Stock Screening Criteria - Stocks should have a percentage change in price over the last four weeks greater than zero, indicating upward movement [7]. - A percentage change in price over the last 12 weeks greater than 10% is also a criterion, suggesting sustained momentum and reducing the risk of selecting stocks that may have benefited from short-term market performance [7]. - Stocks with a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) have a history of outperforming regardless of market conditions [8]. - An average broker rating of 1 or 2 indicates strong optimism about the stock's future performance [9]. - Stocks must have a current price greater than $5 and be trading near their 52-week highs, with a ratio greater than 85% of the 52-week high-low range [10]. Group 3: Featured Stocks - Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc. (HRTG): Stock price increased by 40% in the past four weeks, with an expected earnings growth rate of 20.9% for the current year and an 8% improvement in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings over the last 30 days [14]. - Marex Group plc (MRX): Stock price rose by 11.8% in the past four weeks, with expected earnings growth of 6.5% for the current year and a 4.5% improvement in the Zacks Consensus Estimate over the last 30 days [17]. - Kingstone Companies Inc. (KINS): Stock price advanced by 5.2% in the past four weeks, with expected earnings growth of 31% for the current year and a 5.6% improvement in the Zacks Consensus Estimate over the last 30 days [19]. - ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ANIP): Stock price increased by 4.5% in the past four weeks, with expected earnings growth of 22.3% for the current year and a 0.3% improvement in the Zacks Consensus Estimate over the last seven days [21]. - HCI Group Inc. (HCI): Stock price rose by 3.6% in the past four weeks, with an expected earnings growth rate of over 100% for the current year and a 12.4% improvement in the Zacks Consensus Estimate over the last 60 days [23].