Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, May 2: Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) : This gold mining company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 21.1% over the last 60 days. Agnico Eagle Mines Limited has a PEG ratio of 0.85 comparedwith 1.43 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B. Chart Industries, Inc. (GTLS) : This gas and liquid processing techno ...