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

Star Bulk Carriers (SBLK Quick QuoteSBLK - Free Report) : This global shipping company, which provides worldwide seaborne transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 14.6% over the last 60 days.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Price and Consensus

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. price-consensus-chart | Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 11.1%, compared with the industry average of 1.2%.

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. dividend-yield-ttm | Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Quote

Movado Group (MOV Quick QuoteMOV - Free Report) : This company, which is one of the world's premier watchmakers, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6% over the last 60 days.

Movado Group Inc. Price and Consensus

Movado Group Inc. price-consensus-chart | Movado Group Inc. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 4.7%, compared with the industry average of 0.4%.

Movado Group Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

Movado Group Inc. dividend-yield-ttm | Movado Group Inc. Quote

BP (BP Quick QuoteBP - Free Report) : This integrated energy company, which is engaged in the oil and gas business worldwide, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 25.4% over the last 60 days.

BP p.l.c. Price and Consensus

BP p.l.c. price-consensus-chart | BP p.l.c. Quote

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 4.7%, compared with the industry average of 1.3%.

BP p.l.c. Dividend Yield (TTM)

BP p.l.c. dividend-yield-ttm | BP p.l.c. Quote

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