Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, August 14th:Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) : This cruise company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.1% over the last 60 days.Norwegian Cruise Line has a PEG ratio of 0.21 compared with 1.82 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score  of A.Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) : This manufacturer of uncoated freesh ...