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

The Allstate Corporation (ALL Quick QuoteALL - Free Report) : This insurance company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 30.3% over the last 60 days.

The Allstate Corporation has a PEG ratio of 0.40 compared with 1.70 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B. 

Sanmina Corporation (SANM Quick QuoteSANM - Free Report) : This global provider of electronics contract manufacturing services carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 38.9% over the last 60 days.

Sanmina Corporation has a PEG ratio of 0.64 compared with 1.96 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Scoreof A. 

Commercial Metals Company (CMC Quick QuoteCMC - Free Report) : This steel manufacturing and recycling company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 24.4% over the last 60 days.

Commercial Metals Company has a PEG ratio of 0.42 compared with 0.69 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Scoreof B. 

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