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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for October 16th

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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, October 16th:

Procter & Gamble Company (PG - Free Report) : This branded consumer packaged goods provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 0.2% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.96%, compared with the industry average of 2.20%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.16%.

Gap, Inc. (GPS - Free Report) : This apparel retail company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.38%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.70%.

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

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Suncor Energy Inc. (SU - Free Report) : This integrated energy company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 11.5% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.04%, compared with the industry average of 1.67%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.70%.

Suncor Energy Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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Kohl's Corporation (KSS - Free Report) : This department stores operator has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.5% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.22%, compared with the industry average of 0.75%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.53%.

Kohl's Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

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