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  "id": 15184837,
  "title": "When the Stock Market Gets Dangerous, These 6 Investments Have a History of Holding Up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/when-the-stock-market-gets-dangerous-these-6-investments-have-a",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-17T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
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    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/17/when-the-stock-market-gets-dangerous-these-6-inves/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the stock market grows increasingly uncertain, certain investments have consistently proven their ability to weather market volatility. Six standout stocks are Berkshire Hathaway, Coca-Cola, Duke Energy, Johnson & Johnson, Realty Income, and WM. Each of these companies exhibits unique strengths that enable them to outperform during turbulent times.\n\nBerkshire Hathaway's diversified portfolio of operating companies generates stable earnings across various sectors, while its substantial cash reserves and strategic investments give it the flexibility to seize opportunities and minimize losses. Coca-Cola's enduring demand for its widely recognized beverage brands has resulted in consistently growing cash flows, supported by a remarkable streak of 64 consecutive dividend increases. Duke Energy, a major player in the regulated electric and natural gas utilities sector, benefits from persistent energy demand and government-set prices, resulting in resilient earnings and a strong focus on capital investment. Johnson & Johnson's unparalleled financial stability, backed by a pristine AAA credit rating and a diverse product portfolio of innovative medicines and medical technologies, positions it well for future growth. Realty Income, one of the world's largest REITs, owns a diverse portfolio of properties with long-term net leases and a fortress financial profile, providing stable cash flows and a rising dividend. Finally, WM, a leading environmental solutions provider in North America, generates stable cash flow through essential services like garbage collection and waste handling, ultimately leading to a consistently growing dividend and reduced stock volatility.\n\nThese six companies have demonstrated remarkable resilience and stability during past market downturns, making them ideal candidates for investors seeking to mitigate risk and protect their portfolios during uncertain times.",
  "summary": "These companies generate resilient revenues, which help make their stocks less volatile during market downturns.",
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        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "When the Stock Market Gets Dangerous, These 6 Investments Have a History of Holding Up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/when-the-stock-market-gets-dangerous-these-6-investments-have-a-15192955",
        "published": "2026-10-17T11:20:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}