The markets are volatile these last few months, with S&P 500 seeming unable to hold onto its gains, slipping 3.5% from its July 26 peak of 3,025 and swinging 100 points or more four times since the beginning of August. The rapid-fire shifts have investors yearning for stability – after all, investing is about making a profit, and profits are more likely in a stable, upward-trending environment.Fortunately, some stocks are prepped to deliver profits whether the markets go up or down. Dividends represent income for shareholders, paid out regardless of general market conditions, and there are plenty of stocks out […]