Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, January 3rd:

Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA Quick QuoteCTRA - Free Report) : This independent oil and gas company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 16% over the last 60 days.

Coterra Energy Inc. Price and Consensus

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

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.3%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

Coterra Energy Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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

RB Global, Inc. (RBA Quick QuoteRBA - Free Report) : This omnichannel marketplace for commercial assets and vehicles has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.8% over the last 60 days.

RB Global, Inc. Price and Consensus

RB Global, Inc. price-consensus-chart | RB Global, Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 1.3%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

RB Global, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

RB Global, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | RB Global, Inc. Quote

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