Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 20th:

Hang Seng Bank (HSNGY Quick QuoteHSNGY - Free Report) : This company which is a world-class financial institution and one of Hong Kong's largest listed companies in terms of market capitalization, has a Zacks Rank #1(Strong Buy), and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.8% over the last 60 days.

Hang Seng Bank’s shares gained 22% over the last three month compared with the S&P 500’s loss of 4.2%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Tokio Marine(TKOMY Quick QuoteTKOMY - Free Report) : This Japan-based holding company which is engaged in the non-life insurance, life insurance and asset management businesses, has a Zacks Rank #1, and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 17.7% over the last 60 days.

Tokio Marine’s shares gained 15.4% over the last three month compared with the S&P 500’s loss of 4.3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

First Merchants (FRME Quick QuoteFRME - Free Report) : This bank holding company which is engaged in conducting commercial banking business, has a Zacks Rank #1, and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current yearearnings increasing 8.5% over the last 60 days.

First Merchants’ shares gained 0.7% over the last three month compared with the S&P 500’s loss of 4.3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

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