Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, July 17th:

PVH Corp. (PVH Quick QuotePVH - Free Report) : This apparel company has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 1.5% over the last 60 days.

PVH’s shares gained 12.8% over the last three months higher than S&P 500’s gains of 5.6%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC Quick QuoteYUMC - Free Report) : This restaurant companyhas a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.8% over the last 60 days.

Yum China Holdings’ shares gained 12.4% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A Quick QuoteA - Free Report) : This application focused solutions provider has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 3.3% over the last 60 days.

Agilent Technologies’ shares gained 17.6% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Deere & Company (DE Quick QuoteDE - Free Report) : Thisagricultural equipments producerhas a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 30.4% over the last 60 days.

Deere’s shares gained 16.2% over the last three months. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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