Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, January 9:

Gain Therapeutics, Inc. (GANX Quick QuoteGANX - Free Report) : This biotechnology company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.8% over the last 60 days.

Gain Therapeutics, Inc. Price and Consensus

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Gain Therapeutics' shares gained 23.9% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advanced of 2.2%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

Gain Therapeutics, Inc. Price

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First Hawaiian, Inc. (FHB Quick QuoteFHB - Free Report) : This bank holding company for First Hawaiian Bank has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.6% over the last 60 days.

First Hawaiian, Inc. Price and Consensus

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First Hawaiian's shares gained 10.5% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advanced of 2.2%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

First Hawaiian, Inc. Price

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The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV Quick QuoteTRV - Free Report) : This insurance company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.6% over the last 60 days.  

The Travelers Companies, Inc. Price and Consensus

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The Travelers Companies' shares gained 4.6% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advanced of 2.2%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

The Travelers Companies, Inc. Price

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