Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, November 7th:

Meridian Corporation (MRBK Quick QuoteMRBK - Free Report) : This holding company for Meridian Bank has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.2% over the last 60 days.

Meridian Bank Price and Consensus

Meridian Bank price-consensus-chart | Meridian Bank Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.6%, compared with the industry average of 2.7%.

Meridian Bank Dividend Yield (TTM)

Meridian Bank dividend-yield-ttm | Meridian Bank Quote

NBT Bancorp Inc. (NBTB Quick QuoteNBTB - Free Report) : This banking company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 6.1% over the last 60 days.

NBT Bancorp Inc. Price and Consensus

NBT Bancorp Inc. price-consensus-chart | NBT Bancorp Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3%, compared with the industry average of 2.7%.

NBT Bancorp Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

NBT Bancorp Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | NBT Bancorp Inc. Quote

Nordstrom, Inc. : This fashion retailer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 3.2% over the last 60 days.

Nordstrom, Inc. Price and Consensus

Nordstrom, Inc. price-consensus-chart | Nordstrom, Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.4%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

Nordstrom, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Nordstrom, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Nordstrom, Inc. Quote

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