Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, September 12: MPLX LP (MPLX) : This midstream energy company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.7% the last 60 days. This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 8%, compared with the industry average of 4.3%. Southside Bancshares, Inc. (SBSI) : This bank holding company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increas ...