Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, July 18th:

Aris Mining Corporation : This gold mining company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.4% over the last 60 days.

Aris Mining has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.03, compared with 23.49 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score  of A.

Clipper Realty Inc. (CLPR Quick QuoteCLPR - Free Report) : This real estate company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 21.3% over the last 60 days.

Clipper Realty has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 6.82, compared with 12.20 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Silvercorp Metals Inc. (SVM Quick QuoteSVM - Free Report) : This miner of mineral properties carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 36.7% over the last 60 days.

Silvercorp has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 11.39, compared with 23.49 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

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