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Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, May 8th:
Unilever PLC (UL - Free Report) : This consumer goods company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 8% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.92%, compared with the industry average of 2.16%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.29%.
Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU - Free Report) : This insurance provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.3% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.76%, compared with the industry average of 1.88%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.83%.
MTGE Investment Corp. : This real estate investment trusthas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 9.8% over the last 60 days.
American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. Price and Consensus
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 9.97%, compared with the industry average of 8.26%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 12.85%.
American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. Dividend Yield (TTM)
GATX Corporation (GATX - Free Report) : This global railcar lessor has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.9% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.81%, compared with the industry average of 0.24%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.77%.
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Top Ranked Income Stocks to Buy for May 8th
Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, May 8th:
Unilever PLC (UL - Free Report) : This consumer goods company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 8% over the last 60 days.
Unilever PLC Price and Consensus
Unilever PLC Price and Consensus | Unilever PLC Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.92%, compared with the industry average of 2.16%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.29%.
Unilever PLC Dividend Yield (TTM)
Unilever PLC Dividend Yield (TTM) | Unilever PLC Quote
Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU - Free Report) : This insurance provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.3% over the last 60 days.
Prudential Financial, Inc. Price and Consensus
Prudential Financial, Inc. Price and Consensus | Prudential Financial, Inc. Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.76%, compared with the industry average of 1.88%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.83%.
Prudential Financial, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)
Prudential Financial, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM) | Prudential Financial, Inc. Quote
MTGE Investment Corp. : This real estate investment trusthas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 9.8% over the last 60 days.
American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. Price and Consensus
American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. Price and Consensus | American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. Quote
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 9.97%, compared with the industry average of 8.26%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 12.85%.
American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. Dividend Yield (TTM)
American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. Dividend Yield (TTM) | American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. Quote
GATX Corporation (GATX - Free Report) : This global railcar lessor has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.9% over the last 60 days.
GATX Corporation Price and Consensus
GATX Corporation Price and Consensus | GATX Corporation Quote
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.81%, compared with the industry average of 0.24%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.77%.
GATX Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)
GATX Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM) | GATX Corporation Quote
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Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.
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