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Event heard findings of research on advertising for tobacco products and estimates of economic cost of ovarian cancer

In uncertain times, consumer staples stocks offer stability through consistent demand and reliable dividends. As markets brace for potential shifts from the Federal Reserve, investors could consider investing in companies like Walmart (WMT), Philip Morris International (PM), and Colgate-Palmolive (CL) for a resilient portfolio. Read more….

Recent CDC report shows a significant decline in teen vaping rates, highlighting the need for continued efforts to combat youth tobacco use.

Teen vaping in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level in a decade

Dividend-paying stocks offer investors a reliable income during volatile markets and can help hedge against inflation, particularly as dividends increase over time. Hence, fundamentally solid dividend stocks Merck & Co. (MRK), Verizon Communications (VZ), and Altria Group (MO) could be ideal buy-and-hold candidates. Read more….

Despite industry headwinds, this consistent dividend payer continues to draw income-seeking investors.

Letters: Dr James Scott says banning smoking in public places is a vital next step for public health. Plus other readers on the potential impact of a ban on pubs

As global markets face significant geopolitical unrest, investors could increasingly turn to consumer staples stocks as a defensive measure. Therefore, it could be wise to add dividend-paying defensive stocks such as Walmart (WMT), Costco Wholesale (COST), and Philip Morris International (PM) to weather any storm. Read more.

A new report lays down a challenge to Keir Starmer to take on vested interests of food, drink and tobacco companies