Stock Market Sell-Off: 2 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy Right Now

So far, April has been a roller coaster ride for investors, with the benchmark S&P 500 index down by around 9% year to date based on uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration's trade policy.In times like these, it's a good idea to pivot to safe, recession-resistant stocks that aren't very vulnerable to weakening macroeconomic conditions. Let's explore why Phillip Morris International (NYSE: PM) and Alpine Income Property Trust (NYSE: PINE) could be long-term winners. Because nicotine is habit-forming, demand for cigarettes and other tobacco products typically remains strong no matter what is happening in the economy. However, the industry's strength comes at the expense of health risks, which have attracted harsh regulations. Philip Morris International has tackled this challenge through geographic diversification and a pivot to safer, reduced-risk tobacco products.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool