Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, October 8th:

AMC Networks Inc. (AMCX Quick QuoteAMCX - Free Report) : This entertainment company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.5% over the last 60 days.

AMC Networks has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 3.53, compared with 64.60 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score  of A.

Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO Quick QuoteAVO - Free Report) : This fruits producer carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 13.6% over the last 60 days.

Mission Produce has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 17.51, compared with 24.76 for the S&P 500. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

The Progressive Corporation (PGR Quick QuotePGR - Free Report) : This property-casualty insurance products and related services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% over the last 60 days.

Progressive has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 13.02, compared with 13.60 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of B.

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