Five Fast-Growing Stocks to Buy

BOSTON (TheStreet) -- If you're looking for stocks poised for big gains, here are five names to consider. We rate them "buy," and expect them to boost profit by 12% or more in the next year.

#5. HMS Holdings(HMSY Quote) provides services that aim to help government programs contain costs.

The numbers: Third-quarter net income rose 36% to $8.3 million and earnings per share climbed 30% to 30 cents, hurt by a higher share count. Revenue grew 21% to $59 million. The company's gross margin increased from 40% to 42%, and its operating margin rose from 22% to 24%. HMS has a stable financial position, with $70 million of cash and $13 million of debt. ...