What to make of the markets lately? Early September showed a sharp drop from peak values, but since the eighth of the month – for the past three weeks – volatility has ruled the day. All the major indexes have bouncing up and down without showing a clear trend. While increased volatility is almost certainly going to stay with us for a while, it’s time to consider defensive stocks. And that will bring us to dividends. By providing a steady income stream, no matter what the market conditions, a reliable dividend stock provides a pad for your investment portfolio when …read more
Source:: Yahoo Finance
