Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, September 3rd:

The Buckle, Inc. (BKE Quick QuoteBKE - Free Report) : This retail company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.9% over the last 60 days.

Buckle, Inc. (The) Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.1%, compared with the industry average of 0%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4%.

Buckle, Inc. (The) Dividend Yield (TTM)

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Vector Group Ltd. (VGR Quick QuoteVGR - Free Report) : This cigarette manufacturer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 54.1% over the last 60 days.

Vector Group Ltd. Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 13.7%, compared with the industry average of 5.3%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 8.6%.

Vector Group Ltd. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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Nielsen Holdings plc : This global measurement and data analytics company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.9% over the last 60 days.

Nielsen Holdings Plc Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 6.7%, compared with the industry average of 0.5%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.4%.

Nielsen Holdings Plc Dividend Yield (TTM)

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Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (CNSL Quick QuoteCNSL - Free Report) : This broadband and business communications provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 45.5% over the last 60 days.

Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #2 company has a dividend yield of 38.5%, compared with the industry average of 0%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 10%.

Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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