Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, January 4th:

Outfront Media Inc. (OUT Quick QuoteOUT - Free Report) : This leading provider of OOH advertising space in key markets has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.6% over the last 60 days.

OUTFRONT Media Inc. Price and Consensus

OUTFRONT Media Inc. price-consensus-chart | OUTFRONT Media Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 8.5%, compared with the industry average of 4.3%.

OUTFRONT Media Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

OUTFRONT Media Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | OUTFRONT Media Inc. Quote

International Paper Company (IP Quick QuoteIP - Free Report) : This renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 0.5% over the last 60 days.

International Paper Company Price and Consensus

International Paper Company price-consensus-chart | International Paper Company Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.1%, compared with the industry average of 2.3%.

International Paper Company Dividend Yield (TTM)

International Paper Company dividend-yield-ttm | International Paper Company Quote

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