Here are four stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, January 12^th:

Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW Quick QuoteCVGW - Free Report) : This avocado preparation and distribution company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings climbing 5.9% over the last 60 days.

Calavo Growers’ shares gained 1.5% over the last one month higher than S&P 500’s gains of 0.7%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

BHP Billiton Limited (BHP Quick QuoteBHP - Free Report) : This global natural resources company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 41.8% over the last 60 days.

BHP Billiton’s shares gained 2.3% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (MRVL Quick QuoteMRVL - Free Report) : This technology company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping 89.5% over the last 60 days.

Marvell Technology Group’s shares gained 1.3% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

BHP Billiton plc : This minerals production company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings surging 45.1% over the last 60 days.

BHP Billiton plc’s shares gained 2.9% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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