One important metric to look for in a stock is an 80 or higher Relative Strength Rating. SBA Communications cleared that benchmark Friday, with a jump from 75 to 88 Friday.
This unique rating tracks market leadership by showing how a stock's price action over the last 52 weeks compares to that of the other stocks in our database.
Over 100 years of market history reveals that the best-performing stocks often have an RS Rating north of 80 in the early stages of their moves.
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SBA Communications is building a saucer without handle with a 252.64 entry. See if it can clear the breakout price in heavy volume.
Top and bottom line growth moved higher in the company's most recent quarter. Earnings were up 3%, compared to -1% in the prior report. Revenue increased from -2% to 3%. Look for the next report on or around Apr. 28.
SBA Communications holds the No. 12 rank among its peers in the Finance-Property REITs industry group. CareTrust REIT, Curbline Properties and Omega Hlthcare Investors are among the top 5 highly rated stocks within the group.
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