Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, December 30th:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA Quick QuoteLPLA - Free Report) : This integrated platform of brokerage and investment advisory servicescarries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.1% over the last 60 days.

LPL Financial has a PEG ratio of 0.36 compared with 0.61 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

ChampionX Corporation : This chemistry solutions, and engineered equipment and technologies company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.7% over the last 60 days.

ChampionX has a PEG ratio of 0.40 compared with 5.86 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (ELF Quick QuoteELF - Free Report) : This cosmetic and skin care products company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 23.1% over the last 60 days.

e.l.f. Beauty has a PEG ratio of 1.86 compared with 2.14 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

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