Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, March 31:

National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR Quick QuoteNESR - Free Report) : This oilfield services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6% over the last 60 days.

National Energy Services has a PEG ratio of 0.59 compared with 1.08 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT Quick QuoteLCUT - Free Report) : This home appliances company dealing primarily in kitchenware carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 35.6% over the last 60 days.

Lifetime Brands has a PEG ratio of 0.58 compared with 1.31 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

Five Below, Inc. (FIVE Quick QuoteFIVE - Free Report) : This company that operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 16.2% over the last 60 days.

Five Below has a PEG ratio of 1.73 compared with 2.24 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Scoreof A.

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