Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, March 4:

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (APAM Quick QuoteAPAM - Free Report) : This investment management company which provides investment strategies has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12% the last 60 days.

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. Price and Consensus

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. price-consensus-chart | Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 6.2%, compared with the industry average of 3.1%.

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. Quote

Camden National Corporation (CAC Quick QuoteCAC - Free Report) : This bank holding company for Camden National Bank has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.4% the last 60 days.

Camden National Corporation Price and Consensus

Camden National Corporation price-consensus-chart | Camden National Corporation Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 5.4%, compared with the industry average of 3.2%.

Camden National Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

Camden National Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Camden National Corporation Quote

First Community Corporation (FCCO Quick QuoteFCCO - Free Report) : This bank holding company for First Community Bank has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.4% the last 60 days.

First Community Corporation Price and Consensus

First Community Corporation price-consensus-chart | First Community Corporation Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.5%, compared with the industry average of 2.8%.

First Community Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

First Community Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | First Community Corporation Quote

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