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

Newmont Corporation (NEM Quick QuoteNEM - Free Report) : This producer and explorer of gold and other metals has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 16.4% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.8%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

Kennametal Inc. (KMT Quick QuoteKMT - Free Report) : This company that engages in the business of tungsten carbides, ceramics, and super-hard materials and solutions for use in metal cutting and extreme wear applications has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 12.6% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.9%, compared with the industry average of 2.2%.

Ryerson Holding Corporation : This company that processes and distributes industrial metals has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.3% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2%, compared with the industry average of 1.5%.

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