Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, April 21:

Avnet, Inc. (AVT Quick QuoteAVT - Free Report) : This technology solutions company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 4.3% over the last 60 days.

Avnet has a PEG ratio of 0.55 compared with 1.30 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

TTEC Holdings, Inc. (TTEC Quick QuoteTTEC - Free Report) : This customer experience company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.3% over the last 60 days.

TTEC has a PEG ratio of 0.35 compared with 0.51 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF Quick QuoteWOOF - Free Report) : This pet specialty retailer carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 35.7% over the last 60 days.

Petco Health has a PEG ratio of 1.45 compared with 2.69 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

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