Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, July 22:

Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD Quick QuoteHTLD - Free Report) : This truckload transportation company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 100% over the last 60 days.

Heartland Express, Inc. Price and Consensus

Heartland Express, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Heartland Express, Inc. Quote

Heartland's shares gained 27.5% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 5.0%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Heartland Express, Inc. Price

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LCNB Corp. (LCNB Quick QuoteLCNB - Free Report) : This financial holding company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.6% over the last 60 days.

LCNB Corporation Price and Consensus

LCNB Corporation price-consensus-chart | LCNB Corporation Quote

LCNB’s shares gained 22.1% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 5.0%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

LCNB Corporation Price

LCNB Corporation price | LCNB Corporation Quote

Block, Inc. (XYZ Quick QuoteXYZ - Free Report) : This fintech company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1% over the last 60 days.

Block, Inc. Price and Consensus

Block, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Block, Inc. Quote

Block’s shares gained 15.0% over the last three months compared with the S&P 500’s decline of 5.0%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

Block, Inc. Price

Block, Inc. price | Block, Inc. Quote

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