Core Viewpoint - Three stocks with a buy rank and strong income characteristics are highlighted for investors to consider on December 2, including Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A., Centerra Gold Inc., and John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. [1][2] Group 1: Compania de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (BVN) - This polymetallic mining company has seen a 7.8% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - The company has a dividend yield of 1.7%, significantly higher than the industry average of 0.2% [1] Group 2: Centerra Gold Inc. (CGAU) - This gold and copper mining company has experienced a 29.3% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [2] - The company offers a dividend yield of 1.5%, compared to the industry average of 0.0% [2] Group 3: John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) - This tree-nut and peanut processing company has also seen a 7.8% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings over the last 60 days [2] - The company has a dividend yield of 1.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 0.0% [3]