Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, January 9:

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV Quick QuoteTRV - Free Report) : This insurance company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.6% the last 60 days.

The Travelers Companies, Inc. Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 1.7%, compared with the industry average of 0.1%.

The Travelers Companies, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO Quick QuoteCNO - Free Report) : This insurance and financial services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.8% the last 60 days.

CNO Financial Group, Inc. Price and Consensus

CNO Financial Group, Inc. price-consensus-chart | CNO Financial Group, Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 1.7%, compared with the industry average of 1.6%.

CNO Financial Group, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

CNO Financial Group, Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | CNO Financial Group, Inc. Quote

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM Quick QuoteBAM - Free Report) : This real estate investment company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.4% in the last 60 days.

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Price and Consensus

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. price-consensus-chart | Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.8%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. dividend-yield-ttm | Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Quote

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