Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, December 28th:

HC2 Holdings, Inc. : This company that engages in energy, construction, telecommunications, insurance, marine services etc has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising more than 100% over the last 60 days.

HC2 Holdings has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 0.70, compared with 10.30 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC Quick QuoteHMC - Free Report) : This automobile manufacturer has a Zacks Rank #1, and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 7.5% over the last 60 days.

Honda Motor has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 7.00, compared with 7.40 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (AEL Quick QuoteAEL - Free Report) : This life insurance products and services provider has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), and seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 28% over the last 60 days.

American Equity Investment has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 5.90, compared with 8.50 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

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