While inflation has eased considerably from last year’s record-high levels, it still remains elevated. Investors looking to protect their portfolio against inflation risks should consider companies with robust cash flows and solid dividends. To that end, AstraZeneca PLC (AZN), McDonald's Corporation (MCD), and Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) could be safe investments now.
Before diving deeper into the fundamentals of these stocks, let’s discuss why the stock market is likely to remain volatile this year.
