Here are three stocks with buy ranks and strong growth characteristics for investors to consider today, January 10:Itron, Inc. (ITRI) : This technology, solutions, and service company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.1% over the last 60 days.Itron has a PEG ratio of 0.88 compared with 2.98 for the industry. The company possesses a Growth Score of B.The Gap, Inc. (GAP) : This apparel retail company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and ...