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

BP p.l.c. (BP Quick QuoteBP - Free Report) : This company that engages in the energy business worldwide carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 32.4% over the last 60 days.

BP has a PEG ratio of 0.54 compared with 0.71 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.

National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR Quick QuoteNESR - Free Report) : This oilfield 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.

NESR has a PEG ratio of 0.32 compared with 0.58 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

Centene Corporation (CNC Quick QuoteCNC - Free Report) : This managed care company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 40.9% over the last 60 days.

Centene has a PEG ratio of 0.42 compared with 1.45 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

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

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