Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, October 18:

APA Corporation (APA Quick QuoteAPA - Free Report) : This oil and gas company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.1% over the last 60 days.

APA Corporation Price and Consensus

APA Corporation price-consensus-chart | APA Corporation Quote

APA Corporation’s shares gained 12.3% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

APA Corporation Price

APA Corporation price | APA Corporation Quote

Marathon Oil Corporation : This exploration and production company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 13.9% over the last 60 days.       

Marathon Oil Corporation Price and Consensus

Marathon Oil Corporation price-consensus-chart | Marathon Oil Corporation Quote

Marathon’s shares gained 15.6% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Marathon Oil Corporation Price

Marathon Oil Corporation price | Marathon Oil Corporation Quote

The Progressive Corporation (PGR Quick QuotePGR - Free Report) : This insurance holding company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days.

The Progressive Corporation Price and Consensus

The Progressive Corporation price-consensus-chart | The Progressive Corporation Quote

The Progressive Corporation’s shares gained 34.6% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

The Progressive Corporation Price

The Progressive Corporation price | The Progressive Corporation Quote

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