Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, September 17th:

China Coal Energy (CCOZY Quick QuoteCCOZY - Free Report) : This company which is engaged in integrating engineering and technological service businesses comprising of coal production, sales and trading, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.6% over the last 60 days.

China Coal Energy Co. Price and Consensus

China Coal Energy Co. price-consensus-chart | China Coal Energy Co. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 7.3%, compared with the industry average of 3.4%.

China Coal Energy Co. Dividend Yield (TTM)

China Coal Energy Co. dividend-yield-ttm | China Coal Energy Co. Quote

Banco De Chile (BCH Quick QuoteBCH - Free Report) : This company, is principally engaged in commercial banking in Chile, providing general banking services to a diverse customer base that includes large corporations, small and mid-sized businesses and individuals, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 10.2% over the last 60 days.

Banco De Chile Price and Consensus

Banco De Chile price-consensus-chart | Banco De Chile Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 4.9%, compared with the industry average of 3.8%.

Banco De Chile Dividend Yield (TTM)

Banco De Chile dividend-yield-ttm | Banco De Chile Quote

SK Telecom Co. (SKM Quick QuoteSKM - Free Report) : This company which is the world's first commercial CDMA digital cellular service, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 7.5% over the last 60 days.

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. Price and Consensus

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. price-consensus-chart | SK Telecom Co., Ltd. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 4.4%, compared with the industry average of 1.9%.

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. Dividend Yield (TTM)

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. dividend-yield-ttm | SK Telecom Co., Ltd. Quote

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