Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, January 4th:Outfront Media Inc. (OUT) : This leading provider of OOH advertising space in key markets has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 0.6% over the last 60 days.This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 8.5%, compared with the industry average of 4.3%.International Paper Company (IP) : This renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products company ...