Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, March 5th:

Costamare Inc. (CMRE Quick QuoteCMRE - Free Report) : This company that owns and charters containerships has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 39.8% over the last 60 days.

Costamare Inc. Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.07%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 7.67%.

Costamare Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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Financial Institutions, Inc. (FISI Quick QuoteFISI - Free Report) : This banking and financial services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.5% over the last 60 days.

Financial Institutions, Inc. Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.60%, compared with the industry average of 2.05%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.50%.

Financial Institutions, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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Alexander's, Inc. (ALX Quick QuoteALX - Free Report) : This real estate investment trust has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 31.1% over the last 60 days.

Alexanders, Inc. Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 6.44%, compared with the industry average of 3.41%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.96%.

Alexanders, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB Quick QuoteLYB - Free Report) : This chemical company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 42.2% over the last 60 days.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.96%, compared with the industry average of 1.46%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.54%.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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