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  "id": 15234332,
  "title": "If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, These 5 Stocks Have a History of Holding Up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/if-a-stock-market-crash-is-coming-these-5-stocks-have-a-history-of",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-17T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/17/if-a-stock-market-crash-is-coming-these-5-stocks/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the S&P 500 continues its fourth year of double-digit gains, concerns about an impending market crash have investors on edge. However, history has shown that certain stocks tend to weather such storms better than others. Costco Wholesale, TJX Companies, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and Walmart are known for their resilience during market downturns. Not only do these companies hold up well, but many of them also pay dividends, making them even more attractive to investors seeking reliable income in uncertain times.",
  "summary": "If you're worried about another crash coming (and you should, since it could come at any time), these five stocks are excellent protective picks.",
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        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, These 5 Stocks Have a History of Holding Up",
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        "published": "2026-10-17T16:20:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Motley Fool",
        "title": "If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, History Says This Strategy Can Cut Your Portfolio's Recovery Time in Half",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/if-a-stock-market-crash-is-coming-history-says-this-strategy-can-cut",
        "published": "2026-10-17T17:15:00.000Z"
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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."
}