Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, May 20^th:

Equinox Gold Corp. (EQX Quick QuoteEQX - Free Report) : This company that engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 38.5% over the last 60 days.

Equinox has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 7.19, compared with 22.81 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score  of A.

Barrick Mining Corporation (B Quick QuoteB - Free Report) : This explorer, developer, producer and seller of minerals carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15.7% over the last 60 days.

Barrick has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 10.51, compared with 22.81 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Newmont Corporation (NEM Quick QuoteNEM - Free Report) : This producer and explorer of gold and other metals carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 22.1% over the last 60 days.

Newmont has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 12.79, compared with 22.81 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

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