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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for January 8th

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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, January 8th:

Toyota Motor Corporation (TM - Free Report) : This designer of passenger vehicles has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 2.6% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.66%, compared with the industry average of 0.68%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.81%.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO - Free Report) : This specialty retailer offering on-trend clothing has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.8% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.77%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.31%.

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI - Free Report) : This operator of full-service restaurants has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 2.7% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.54%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.61%.

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (BGFV - Free Report) : This sporting goods retailer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.3% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 7.89%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.77%.

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