Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 18th:

AerSale ASLE: This company which provides an integrated, diversified aviation aftermarket products and services for aircraft owners and operators to realize savings in the operation, maintenance and monetization of their aircraft, engines and components, has a Zacks Rank #1(Strong Buy), and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 62.5% over the last 60 days.

AerSale’s shares gained 34.5% over the last three month compared with the S&P 500’s loss of 3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. FMS: This company which is one of the largest integrated providers of products and services for individuals undergoing dialysis following chronic kidney failure, has a Zacks Rank #1, and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.7% over the last 60 days.

Fresenius Medical Care’s shares gained 7.6% over the last three month compared with the S&P 500’s loss of 3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of B.

Telefonica TEF: This company which provides mobile and fixed communication services in Europe and Latin America, has a Zacks Rank #1, and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 9.7% over the last 60 days.

Telefonica’s shares gained 16.5% over the last three month compared with the S&P 500’s loss of 3%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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