Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, May 14:

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST Quick QuoteNXST - Free Report) : This broadcasting and digital media company 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.

Nexstar has a PEG ratio of 0.68 compared with 2.39 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 19.7% over the last 60 days.

Lifetime Brands has a PEG ratio of 0.68 compared with 1.22 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

DaVita Inc. (DVA Quick QuoteDVA - Free Report) : This dialysis services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.4% over the last 60 days.

DaVita has a PEG ratio of 0.66 compared with 2.27 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

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

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