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

Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. : This oil and gas midstream company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 17.5% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 12.28%, compared with the industry average of 6.91%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 9.24%.

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE Quick QuoteACRE - Free Report) : This specialty finance company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings rising 2.3% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 8.50%, compared with the industry average of 8.30%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 8.27%.

Enbridge Inc. (ENB Quick QuoteENB - Free Report) : This energy infrastructure company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.6% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 6.05%, compared with the industry average of 5.45%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.96%.

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