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With uncertainty around tariffs still lingering, investors may want to add some reliable dividend income to their portfolio.

Wall Street edged lower by midday Tuesday as uncertainty surrounding trade policies lingered, with investors adopting a cautious approach ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting.

The retail REIT is still a reliable investment in an unpredictable market.

Wall Street kicked off the week with a cautious tone, as major stock indices hovered near the flatline by midday in New York. Investors digested fresh signs of inflationary pressure in the services sector, raising doubts about near-term rate cuts and weighing on risk appetite.

Luke Lango predicts a major event on May 7 will trigger a flood of cash – as much as $7 trillion – to rush back into U.S. stocks. It’s a catalyst that could change the entire market dynamic and create a new summer “panic” of the sort not seen since 1997. And if the panic buying he describes does take off, several of my top long-term picks are certain to benefit.  

Wall Street pushed higher in midday trading, with the S&P 500 on track for its eighth consecutive gain — its longest winning streak since November 2023. The index rose about 1% to 5,560, fully recovering the losses sustained after former President Donald Trump announced trade tariffs on April 2.

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These dividend stocks are too compelling to ignore amid the stock market turmoil.