Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, Dec. 23: 

Jackson Financial Inc. (JXN Quick QuoteJXN - Free Report) : This financial services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.1% over the last 60 days.  

Jackson Financial has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 4.90, compared with 11.30 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A. 

Suncor Energy Inc. (SU Quick QuoteSU - Free Report) : This energy company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 8.6% over the last 60 days.  

Suncor Energy has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 13.09, compared with 25.09 for the S&P. The company possesses a Value Score of A.  

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO Quick QuoteVLO - Free Report) : This petroleum company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 18.2% over the last 60 days.  

Valero Energy Corporation has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 16.16, compared with 25.09 for the S&P. The company possesses a Value Score of A. 

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