Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, July 2nd:

Strattec Security Corporation (STRT Quick QuoteSTRT - Free Report) : This automotive security, access control, and user interface controls products and solutions company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 19.9% over the last 60 days.

Strattec has a PEG ratio of 1.41 compared with 4.76 for the industry. The company possesses a  Growth Score of A.

Ahold N.V. (ADRNY Quick QuoteADRNY - Free Report) : This retail food stores and e-commerce company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.5% over the last 60 days.

Ahold has a PEG ratio of 1.61 compared with 2.38 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

Nova Ltd. (NVMI Quick QuoteNVMI - Free Report) : This process control systems company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.1% over the last 60 days.

Nova has a PEG ratio of 2.23 compared with 9.50 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

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