Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, February 29:The Progressive Corporation (PGR) : This insurance holding company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.5% over the last 60 days.The Progressive Corporation has a PEG ratio of 1.00 compared with 1.47 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.Sylvamo Corporation (SLVM) : This paper manufacturing company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and h ...