Best Income Stocks to Buy for Jan. 16

Core Viewpoint - Two stocks are highlighted for investors with strong income characteristics and a buy rank, specifically Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. and United Community Banks, Inc. [1][2] Group 1: Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. (REPX) - The company operates in the oil and natural gas sector [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 4.5% over the last 60 days [1] - The company has a dividend yield of 5.7%, significantly higher than the industry average of 0.0% [1] Group 2: United Community Banks, Inc. (UCB) - The company is a bank holding company [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 0.7% over the last 60 days [2] - The company has a dividend yield of 3%, which is above the industry average of 2.1% [2]