Investing.com recommends General Mills, Clorox and Old Republic as defensive dividend stocks
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Updated · Investing.com · May 8
Investing.com recommends General Mills, Clorox and Old Republic as defensive dividend stocks
4 articles · Updated · Investing.com · May 8
The picks offer dividend yields of 6.83%, 5.38% and 9.52%, respectively, as oil prices rise after fresh attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
General Mills has fallen 23.2% this year, while Clorox and Old Republic are down about 9%, potentially improving valuations for income-focused investors seeking stability.
The analysis cites resilient cash flows, essential products and insurance exposure as buffers against economic slowdowns, inflation worries, geopolitical shocks and changing interest-rate expectations.
With conflicting oil forecasts, are investors creating a defensive stock bubble based on fear?
When even 'safe' stocks like General Mills show weakness, what truly makes an investment resilient?