Core Insights - Two stocks with strong value characteristics and buy rankings are highlighted for investors: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. and F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. [1][2] Company Summaries - **Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (BFH)**: - A tech-forward financial services company providing payment and lending solutions - Carries a Zacks Rank 1 - Current year earnings estimate has increased by 22.2% over the last 60 days - Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is 7.30, significantly lower than the industry average of 12.30 - Possesses a Value Score of A [1][2] - **F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (FG)**: - Focuses on fixed annuities and life insurance products - Also carries a Zacks Rank 1 - Current year earnings estimate has increased by 15% over the last 60 days - Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is 8.40, compared to the industry average of 11.10 - Possesses a Value Score of A [2]