Here are the stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, October 1st:  James River Group (JRVR) : This insurance company which own and operate specialty insurance and reinsurance companies, carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11.8% over the last 60 days.James River Group's has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 5.84 compared with 9.20 for the industry. The company possesses a ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights three stocks with a buy rank and strong value characteristics, focusing on PagSeguro Digital as a notable investment opportunity [1] Company Summary - PagSeguro Digital (PAGS) provides financial technology solutions and services primarily for micro-merchants and small to medium-sized businesses in Brazil and internationally [1] - The company holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating strong investor confidence [1] - Over the last 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for PagSeguro's current year earnings has increased by 1.6% [1]