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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for October 18th

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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, October 18th:

KAR Auction Services, Inc. (KAR - Free Report) : This vehicle auction services provider 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 2.66%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.95%.

The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS - Free Report) : This financial services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 4.6% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.92%, compared with the industry average of 2.30%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.07%.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF - Free Report) : This specialty retailer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 96.6% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 6.13%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.47%.

Bank of Montreal (BMO - Free Report) : This diversified financial services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 1.9% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.69%, compared with the industry average of 2.30%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.16%.

Bank Of Montreal Dividend Yield (TTM)

Bank Of Montreal Dividend Yield (TTM)

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