Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, April 16^th:

Antero Resources Corporation (AR Quick QuoteAR - Free Report) : This oil and natural gas company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 14.4% over the last 60 days.

Antero Resources’ shares gained 21.2% over the last six months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 7.7%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Alithya Group Inc. (ALYAF Quick QuoteALYAF - Free Report) : This strategy and digital technology services company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 75% over the last 60 days.

Alithya’s shares gained 6.7% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 10%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

KBC Group NV (KBCSY Quick QuoteKBCSY - Free Report) : This banking, insurance, and asset management services company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.8% over the last 60 days.

KBC’s shares gained 20.5% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 10%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

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