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

Suncor Energy Inc. (SU Quick QuoteSU - Free Report) : This integrated energy company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 22.7% over the last 60 days.

Suncor Energy Inc. Price and Consensus

Suncor Energy Inc. price-consensus-chart | Suncor Energy Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 4.2%, compared with the industry average of 3.3%.

Suncor Energy Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Suncor Energy Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Suncor Energy Inc. Quote

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation : This business development company that provides loans has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5% over the last 60 days.

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation Price and Consensus

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation price-consensus-chart | Portman Ridge Finance Corporation Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 10.5%, compared with the industry average of 2.8%.

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

Portman Ridge Finance Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Portman Ridge Finance Corporation Quote

Ryerson Holding Corporation : This industrial metals processing and distribution company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 17.8% over the last 60 days.

Ryerson Holding Corporation Price and Consensus

Ryerson Holding Corporation price-consensus-chart | Ryerson Holding Corporation Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.3%, compared with the industry average of 1.8%.

Ryerson Holding Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

Ryerson Holding Corporation dividend-yield-ttm | Ryerson Holding Corporation Quote

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