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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for October 24th

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

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW - Free Report) : This real estate investment trust that acquires and develops net-leased hospital facilities has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.8% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.1%, compared with the industry average of 4.1%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 6.7%.

Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC - Free Report) : This acquirer and manager of financial assets has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.1% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 9.1%, compared with the industry average of 0%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 11.4%.

CrossAmerica Partners LP (CAPL - Free Report) : This wholesale distributor of motor fuels has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 15.6% over the last 60 days.

This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 11.9%, compared with the industry average of 10.2%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 10%.

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