Stock Market Sell-Off: 2 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy Right Now

On April 2, the Trump administration roiled financial markets by introducing wide-ranging tariffs on most of America's trading partners. In addition to a baseline 10% tariff on all imports, the government is expected to start collecting levies of up to 49% on some countries in a move that could dramatically hurt global trade and economic growth.Stocks are in a freefall, with the S&P 500 down around 15% year to date. However, within the turmoil, some companies are holding up better than others and may make good buys for investors with a long-term perspective. Let's explore why Realty Income (NYSE: O) and Dollar General (NYSE: DG) may have a place in your portfolio. Since its founding in 1969, Realty Income has grown to become one of America's most successful real estate investment trusts (REITs) -- a special type of business designed to avoid corporate taxes by returning most of its profits to shareholders through a dividend. It has survived multiple U.S. recessions, bouncing back stronger every time.Continue reading

Apr 8, 2025 - 12:15
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Stock Market Sell-Off: 2 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy Right Now

On April 2, the Trump administration roiled financial markets by introducing wide-ranging tariffs on most of America's trading partners. In addition to a baseline 10% tariff on all imports, the government is expected to start collecting levies of up to 49% on some countries in a move that could dramatically hurt global trade and economic growth.

Stocks are in a freefall, with the S&P 500 down around 15% year to date. However, within the turmoil, some companies are holding up better than others and may make good buys for investors with a long-term perspective. Let's explore why Realty Income (NYSE: O) and Dollar General (NYSE: DG) may have a place in your portfolio.

Since its founding in 1969, Realty Income has grown to become one of America's most successful real estate investment trusts (REITs) -- a special type of business designed to avoid corporate taxes by returning most of its profits to shareholders through a dividend. It has survived multiple U.S. recessions, bouncing back stronger every time.

Continue reading