Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, February 13th:

Veracyte, Inc. (VCYT Quick QuoteVCYT - Free Report) : This diagnostics company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 20.4% over the last 60 days.

Veracyte, Inc. Price and Consensus

Veracyte, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Veracyte, Inc. Quote

Veracyte’s shares gained 2.2% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 1%. The company possesses a Momentum Score  of A.

Veracyte, Inc. Price

Veracyte, Inc. price | Veracyte, Inc. Quote

Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS Quick QuoteNTRS - Free Report) : This wealth management company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.7% over the last 60 days.

Northern Trust Corporation Price and Consensus

Northern Trust Corporation price-consensus-chart | Northern Trust Corporation Quote

Northern Trust’s shares gained 3.05% over the past three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 1%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Northern Trust Corporation Price

Northern Trust Corporation price | Northern Trust Corporation Quote

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