Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, April 23:

Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO Quick QuoteONTO - Free Report) : This manufacturer of process control tools for optical metrology has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 9% over the last 60 days.

Onto’s shares gained 43.8% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 2.7%. The company possesses a Momentum Score  of A.

Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS Quick QuoteNTRS - Free Report) : This wealth management company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 5.9% over the last 60 days.

Northern Trust’s shares gained 12.1% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 2.7%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI Quick QuoteFTAI - Free Report) : This aviation equipment company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.8% over the last 60 days.

FTAI’s shares gained 25.4% over the last six months compared with the S&P 500’s advance of 5%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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Learn more about the Momentum score and how it is calculated here.