Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, September 24th:

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH Quick QuoteSAH - Free Report) : This retailer of automotives has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11.2% over the last 60 days.

Sonic’s shares gained 25.5% over the last six months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 15.3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score  of A.

Yara International ASA (YARIY Quick QuoteYARIY - Free Report) : This company that provides fertilizers and industrial solutions globally has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7% over the last 60 days.

Yara’s shares gained 23.4% over the last six months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 15.3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Marubeni Corporation (MARUY Quick QuoteMARUY - Free Report) : This trader of industrial and consumer goods has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 19.6% over the last 60 days.

Marubeni’s shares gained 26.9% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 9.3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

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