Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, August 22:American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AXL) : This automotive technology company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 6.6% the last 60 days.This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 8.1%, compared with the industry average of 4.5%.Qifu Technology, Inc. (QFIN) : This credit-tech platform provider has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estim ...