Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, August 1st:

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN Quick QuoteAMZN - Free Report) : This specialty retail giant has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 20.7% over the last 60 days.

Amazon's shares gained 3.7% over the last one month higher than the S&P 500’s increase of 3.3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

FTI Consulting, Inc. (FCN Quick QuoteFCN - Free Report) : This business advisory services provider has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.5% over the last 60 days.

FTI Consulting's shares gained 27.1% over the last one month higher. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Barnes Group Inc. (B Quick QuoteB - Free Report) : This aerospace manufacturer has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 1.3% over the last 60 days.

Barnes Group's shares gained 14.6% over the last one month higher. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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