Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, October 20th:

WestlakeChemical Corporation (WLK Quick QuoteWLK - Free Report) : This manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and fabricated products carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.5% over the last 60 days.

Westlake Chemical Corporation Price and Consensus

Westlake has a PEG ratio of 0.15 compared with 0.34 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

Westlake Chemical Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)

Signet has a PEG ratio of 1.11, compared with 3.04 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

Signet Jewelers Limited PEG Ratio (TTM)

Olin Corporation (OLN Quick QuoteOLN - Free Report) : This manufacturer and distributor of chemical products carries a Zacks Rank #1, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.3% over the last 60 days.

Olin Corporation Price and Consensus

Olin has a PEG ratio of 0.12, compared with 0.71 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

Olin Corporation PEG Ratio (TTM)

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