Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, December 13:

International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. ICAGY: This transportation company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.9% over the last 60 days.

International Consolidated Airlines Group has a PEG ratio of 0.72 compared with 1.51 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

Brinker International, Inc. EAT: This casual dining restaurant company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 18% over the last 60 days.

Brinker International has a PEG ratio of 1.43 compared with 5.83 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

Ingredion Incorporated INGR: This corn processing and ingredients company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 6.4% over the last 60 days.

Ingredionhas a PEG ratio of 1.24 compared with 2.31 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.

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