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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jack Delaney

PepsiCo and P&G: Defensive Dividend Plays for Income-Focused Investors

PepsiCo and Procter & Gamble offer 3.5% and 2.9% dividend yields respectively, with 54 and 70 consecutive years of increases, providing reliable income over growth.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Brumley

Inflation Hedge Play: Why Consumer Staples Giants $WMT and $KO Attract Defensive Investors

Consumer staples stocks $WMT and $KO emerge as inflation hedges as U.S. inflation rises to 3.3% in March, offering pricing power and dividend stability.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

Oil Surge Sparks Recession Fears: Three Dividend Stocks Built to Weather Economic Storm

Oil prices surge amid Iran tensions; analysts highlight three defensive dividend stocks—Enbridge, Procter & Gamble, Realty Income—with proven recession resilience.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Todd Shriber

Vanguard's Defensive ETF Trio Offers Portfolio Shelter Against Market Volatility

Three Vanguard ETFs provide defensive positioning: VTEB for bond exposure, VFMV for volatility reduction, VPU for utilities stability.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Ben Gran

Dimon Warns of Hidden Inflation Risks; Utilities Emerge as Safe Haven

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon flags persistent inflation risks from geopolitical tensions, particularly Middle East conflicts. He recommends utility stocks as portfolio protection.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

Defensive ETF Strategies Gain Traction as Investors Seek Downside Protection

Investors increasingly turn to defensive ETF strategies like Treasury and bond funds to protect portfolios amid market volatility concerns after years of significant S&P 500 gains.
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