Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, January 30:

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH Quick QuoteWASH - Free Report) : This bank holding company for The Washington Trust Company, of Westerly carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.2% over the last 60 days.

Washington Trust has a PEG ratio of 0.67 compared with 1.76 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

Ciena Corporation (CIEN Quick QuoteCIEN - Free Report) : This network hardware and software services provider carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 22.3% over the last 60 days.

Ciena has a PEG ratio of 1.16 compared with 5.59 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

Skillsoft Corp. (SKIL Quick QuoteSKIL - Free Report) : This instructor-led training services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 19.8% over the last 60 days.

Skillsoft has a PEG ratio of 0.22 compared with 0.78 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

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