Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, August 24:

CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI Quick QuoteCURI - Free Report) : This media and entertainment company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 185.7% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 12.3%, compared with the industry average of 0.6%.

Carter's, Inc. (CRI Quick QuoteCRI - Free Report) : This branded childrenswear company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.2% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.8%, compared with the industry average of 1.8%.

Crawford & Company (CRD.B Quick QuoteCRD.B - Free Report) : This company that provides claims management and outsourcing solutions has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 14.1% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.6%, compared with the industry average of 0.0%.

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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