Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, December 27th:                   

Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS Quick QuotePAAS - Free Report) : This company that engages in the exploration, development, extraction, processing, refining, and reclamation of silver mines has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 79.4% over the last 60 days.

Pan American Silver Corp. Price and Consensus

Pan American Silver Corp. price-consensus-chart | Pan American Silver Corp. Quote

Pan American Silver’s shares gained 26% over the last one month above the S&P 500’s increase 2.7%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Pan American Silver Corp. Price

Pan American Silver Corp. price | Pan American Silver Corp. Quote

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS Quick QuoteDKS - Free Report) : This sporting goods retailer has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.2% over the last 60 days.

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. Price and Consensus

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. price-consensus-chart | DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. Quote

DICK'S Sporting Goods’ shares gained 3.9% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. Price

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State Street Corporation (STT Quick QuoteSTT - Free Report) : This company that provides a range of financial products and services to institutional investors has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1% over the last 60 days.

State Street Corporation Price and Consensus

State Street Corporation price-consensus-chart | State Street Corporation Quote

State Street Corporation’s shares gained 6% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

State Street Corporation Price

State Street Corporation price | State Street Corporation Quote

Virco Mfg. Corporation (VIRC Quick QuoteVIRC - Free Report) : This company that engages in the design, production, and distribution of furniture for the commercial and education markets has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing more than 100% over the last 60 days.

Virco Manufacturing Corporation Price and Consensus

Virco Manufacturing Corporation price-consensus-chart | Virco Manufacturing Corporation Quote

Virco’s shares gained 11.4% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Virco Manufacturing Corporation Price

Virco Manufacturing Corporation price | Virco Manufacturing Corporation Quote

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