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

Scorpio Tankers Inc. (STNG Quick QuoteSTNG - Free Report) : This seaborne transporter of refined petroleum products has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.4% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 4%, compared with the industry average of 1.8%.

Vipshop Holdings Limited (VIPS Quick QuoteVIPS - Free Report) : This company that operates online platforms for various brands in China has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.6% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.2%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

South32 Limited (SOUHY Quick QuoteSOUHY - Free Report) : This diversified metals and mining company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 6% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 3.2%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

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