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

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB Quick QuoteLYB - Free Report) : This chemical company has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 6.1% over the last 60 days.

LyondellBasell Industries' shares gained 3.6% over the last one month higher than the S&P 500’s increase of 1.1%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Pixelworks, Inc. (PXLW Quick QuotePXLW - Free Report) : This semiconductor company has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings jumping 60% over the last 60 days.

Pixelworks' shares gained 9.6% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Trinseo S.A. (TSE Quick QuoteTSE - Free Report) : This materials company has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2.1% over the last 60 days.

Trinseo's shares gained 4.5% over the last one month. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

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Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.

With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research.

It's not the one you think.

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