Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, April 28th:

AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB): This publicly owned investment managerhas witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 3.1% over the last 60 days.

AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 11.78%, compared with the industry average of 3.18%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 7.41%.

AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA): This banking services provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.6% over the last 60 days.

Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria S.A. Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 5.66%, compared with the industry average of 1.80%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.49%.

Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria S.A. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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Caterpillar Inc. (CAT): This construction and mining equipment manufacturer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings advancing 30.7% over the last 60 days.

Caterpillar, Inc. Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.00%, compared with the industry average of 0.82%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.09%.

Caterpillar, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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H&R Block, Inc. (HRB): This provider of tax preparation services has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3% over the last 60 days.

H&R Block, Inc. Price and Consensus

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This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 3.63%, compared with the industry average of 0.00%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 3.2%.

H&R Block, Inc. Dividend Yield (TTM)

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