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

Banner Corporation (BANR Quick QuoteBANR - Free Report) : This bank holding company for Banner Bank has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7% over the last 60 days.

Banner Corporation Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 2.68%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.78%.

Banner Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

City Holding Company (CHCO Quick QuoteCHCO - Free Report) : This holding company for City National Bank of West Virginia has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.1% over the last 60 days.

City Holding Company Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 2.9%.

City Holding Company Dividend Yield (TTM)

First American Financial Corporation (FAF Quick QuoteFAF - Free Report) : This provider of financial services through its Title Insurance and Services as well as the Specialty Insurance segments has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 7.7% over the last 60 days.

First American Financial Corporation Price and Consensus

This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 2.74%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.16%.

First American Financial Corporation Dividend Yield (TTM)

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