Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, February 18:

Celestica Inc. (CLS Quick QuoteCLS - Free Report) : This hardware platform provider and supply chain solutions company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.6% over the last 60 days.

Celestica’s shares gained 55.2% over the last six months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 6.7%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Rio Tinto Group (RIO Quick QuoteRIO - Free Report) : This company that engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.3% over the last 60 days.

Rio Tinto’s shares gained 39.6% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

Popular, Inc. (BPOP Quick QuoteBPOP - Free Report) : This retail, mortgage, and commercial banking products and services company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.1% over the last 60 days.

Popular’s shares gained 27.3% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

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