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Four steady stocks to own before the next market downturn

10/11/2026

Walmart, Realty Income, PepsiCo, and Verizon are positioned to weather the next market downturn due to their durable earnings, long dividend streaks, and pricing power.

The S&P 500 fell almost 19% from its February peak in 2025 following President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, but reclaimed most of those losses within a month after a 90-day tariff pause was announced.

Investors cannot predict market volatility, but they can prepare by owning businesses built to withstand economic storms.

The four companies highlighted here share characteristics that help them remain stable during choppy periods. Walmart operates more than 10,900 stores across 19 countries with annual sales of $713 billion.

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