Altria Group (MO)

SCHD ETF saw a surprise midday rally on April 9, up 5.39% and remaining elevated despite a 1.7% dip. Market observers suspect a value stock rotation.

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how beverages, alcohol, and tobacco stocks fared in Q4, starting with Altria (NYSE:MO).

Philip Morris International, S&P Global, and Walmart are all resilient investments.

Consumer Staples stocks like McCormick (NYSE: MKC) and General Mills (NYSE: GIS) have historically outperformed the S&P 500 during recessions. BofA Securities analysts say earnings per share, not sales growth, drive stock performance. Limited tariff exposure could also boost sector appeal.

As the stock market volatility starts to break out again, capital will likely start flowing into defensive areas and companies with high income potential.

Discover why SJM, VZ, MO, and COLB could thrive in 2025 as trade tariffs reshape the market: high yields, low risk, and upside potential.

This long-standing consumer staples business can provide you with steady income year-after-year.

Short-term hurdles remain, yet compared to other nations, the American position is stronger in the long run.

For many investors, dividend-focused stocks and funds provide a way to generate passive income, whether to supplement retirement, cover day-to-day

Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Boston Beer (NYSE:SAM) and the best and worst performers in the beverages, alcohol, and tobacco industry.