Rampant inflation, record high gas prices, the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates, and pessimism among both corporate CFOs and small business owners suggest a bear market is in our future. Although investors fear a crash, it's important to remember that they tend to be relatively short-lived and are often followed by bull markets. The stocks you buy, though, are key, and dividend stocks may be the best bet.
3M (MMM) closed the most recent trading day at $130.33, moving -1.86% from the previous trading session.
On the journey to growing wealth through dividend investing, identifying tickers to form the foundation of your portfolio is a good first step.