The article argues that bear markets are a normal part of investing and that preparing before a downturn is key. It highlights Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble as stocks to consider because they operate in economically resilient industries and have long dividend records. Yields cited are about 2% for J&J, 3% for Medtronic, 2.2% for Coca-Cola and 2.7% for P&G, with Coca-Cola's organic sales up 6% in Q2 2026 and P&G's up 4% in fiscal Q1 2027. A chart in the article shows that during the Great Recession, consumer staples and healthcare fell less than the broader market and recovered more strongly afterward. The article notes that past performance does not guarantee future results.
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QQQ
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 690.49 |
| Change that session | -3.47% |
SPY
• NeutralSPDR S&P 500 ETF
Relevance: low
| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | ETF |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 755.71 |
| Change that session | -1.77% |
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