Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, March 12:

Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI Quick QuotePBI - Free Report) : This technology-driven company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12% over the last 60 days.

Pitney Bowes has a PEG ratio of 0.51 compared with 2.19 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

Brinker International, Inc. (EAT Quick QuoteEAT - Free Report) : This casual dining restaurant company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 39.8% over the last 60 days.

Brinker International has a PEG ratio of 0.46 compared with 2.61 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

M-tron Industries, Inc. (MPTI Quick QuoteMPTI - Free Report) : This frequency control company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.3% over the last 60 days.

M-tron Industries has a PEG ratio of 0.51 compared with 1.10 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

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