Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, January 20th:

Carter's (CRI Quick QuoteCRI - Free Report) : This company, which is the largest marketer of branded apparel and related products for babies, and young children in North America, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.9% over the last 60 days.

Carter's, Inc. Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.8%, compared with the industry average of 2%.

Carter's, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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Alps Electric (APELY Quick QuoteAPELY - Free Report) : This Japan-based company, which is mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of electronic components and audio equipment, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.9% over the last 60 days.

Alps Electric 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 0.0%.

Alps Electric Dividend Yield (TTM)

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The Goldman Sachs Group (GS Quick QuoteGS - Free Report) : This leading global financial holding company, which provides IB, securities, investment management, and consumer banking services to a diversified client base, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.8% over the last 60 days.

The Goldman Sachs Group, 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 0.9%.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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