Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, July 6th:

Worthington Industries, Inc. (WOR Quick QuoteWOR - Free Report) : This metals manufacturing company has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 9.9% over the last 60 days.

Worthington Industries’ shares gained 15.6% over the last three months higher than S&P 500’s gains of 2.4%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Mastercard Incorporated (MA Quick QuoteMA - Free Report) : This technology companyhas a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 0.2% over the last 60 days.

Mastercard’s shares gained 7.7% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

The Carlyle Group LP (CG Quick QuoteCG - Free Report) : This investment firm has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 16.1% over the last 60 days.

Carlyle Group’s shares gained 20.9% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

First Hawaiian, Inc. (FHB Quick QuoteFHB - Free Report) : This bank holding companyhas a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 0.6% over the last 60 days.

First Hawaiian’s shares gained 5.1% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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