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

H World Group Limited (HTHT Quick QuoteHTHT - Free Report) : This hotel franchise based out of China carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.5% over the last 60 days.

H World Group has a PEG ratio of 0.97 compared with 1.13 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

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 0.67 compared with 1.34 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

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 1.78 compared with 2.33 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Scoreof A.

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