Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, October 23:BRF S.A. (BRFS) : This meat processing company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 30.6% over the last 60 days.BRF S.A.  has a PEG ratio of 0.24 compared with 2.13 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of A.The Progressive Corporation (PGR) : This insurance holding company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and ...