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Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, Dec. 24:

CBFV, GTX and PAAS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on Dec. 24, 2025.

QXO is executing a consolidation strategy in the $800B building products' distribution industry, led by proven value creator Brad Jacobs. Integration of Beacon Roofing is ahead of expectations, with organic EBITDA targeted to double to $2B, supporting a $50B sales goal by 2035. Technological upgrades, strategic hires, and aggressive M&A underpin QXO's thesis, despite rising competition from Home Depot and Lowe's.

Despite double-digit revenue growth and margin expansion, First American is valued below its TTM revenue. Operational improvements, rate cuts, and real estate recovery are important tailwinds. Information and data services revenue is expected to generate greater value in the future.

Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, Dec. 24:

British American Tobacco is positioned for growth through its smokeless transformation, notably with VELO's rapid US market share gains. BTI maintains robust cash flow conversion, supports a 5.4% dividend yield, and is expanding its share buyback program to £1.3B for FY2026. Despite legacy cigarette volume declines, BTI leverages pricing power and premium brands to sustain revenue and fund new category expansion.

Plug Power has invested heavily to capitalize on the growing hydrogen market. The company has struggled mightly to make money.

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AXIA Energia stands as the leading Brazilian energy company, with 44.4 GW installed capacity and a dominant role in the region's energy transition. Transitioning from regulated to free market pricing is driving margin expansion, with unit margins rising from R$55/MWh to R$95/MWh and further upside expected. Asset recycling, operational efficiency, and disciplined capital allocation underpin AXIA's deleveraging and dividend strategy, despite near-term free cash flow constraints.

Bread Financial Holdings has issued 8.625% non-cumulative preferred stock (BFH.PR.A), currently yielding 8.75% and callable after December 15, 2030. BFH has persistently underperformed peers and benchmarks, with higher fixed-income credit spreads than their ratings suggest, reflecting elevated credit risk. Recent Fitch upgrades highlight improved liquidity and reduced leverage, but asset quality and earnings volatility remain constraints versus higher-rated peers.

EMPOLI, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accenture has entered into an agreement with the Fibonacci Group to acquire Cabel Industry.

Entergy is upgraded to a 'buy' due to its robust growth outlook, resilient regulatory environment, and attractive risk/reward profile. ETR benefits from low customer bills, strong industrial demand, and data center-driven growth, supporting secure cap-ex recovery and favorable rate recapture. Management targets 8%+ EPS growth through 2029, with credible execution, limited dilution risk, and a 2.8% dividend yield following a 7% dividend increase.

The authority said the order seeks to preserve access to WhatsApp for Meta's AI competitors while an investigation continues.

I rate Garrett Motion a buy, as its core turbocharger business benefits from the slower-than-expected electric vehicle transition, extending its growth runway. GTX is successfully winning >50% of new business contracts, supporting continued growth and robust cash generation even in a flat or declining ICE market. GTX's expansion into electric vehicles and data centers offers significant long-term upside, with early contract wins and potential for higher valuation multiples.

AstroNova delivered strong Q3 FY26 margin expansion and earnings growth, driving a 14% stock surge on earnings. The Aerospace segment remains the company's quality anchor, with operating margin rising to 36.8%, while the PI segment shows early signs of stabilization post-MTEX acquisition missteps. Debt reduction, improved liquidity, and a favorable amended credit facility put ALOT near sustainable financial stability, lowering future debt covenant breach risks.

Italy's antitrust authority (AGCM) on Wednesday ordered Meta Platforms to suspend contractual terms that could shut rival AI chatbots out of WhatsApp, as it investigates the U.S. tech group for suspected abuse of a dominant position.

A few hedge fund managers with impressive track records bought shares of Alphabet and Meta Platforms in the third quarter. Meta Platforms is using artificial intelligence to improve engagement and ad conversion rates across its social media properties.

BP share price has pulled back in the past few weeks as investors have watched energy prices dip. The stock was trading at 427p, down by 10% from its highest point in November.

The consortium agreed to buy the Japanese beer maker's real-estate subsidiary valued around $3 billion.