3 Dividend Stocks I'd Never Sell No Matter What the Market Does

Financial analyst James Brumley of The Motley Fool identifies three dividend stocks he considers reliable enough to hold through any market conditions. The first pick is Verizon Communications, citing near-universal smartphone dependency in the US, its 19-year dividend growth streak, and expansion into broadband and enterprise communication solutions. The second pick is Coca-Cola, noted for its 64-year annual dividend growth record and resilient demand for beverages regardless of economic conditions. The article emphasizes that these companies have business models built to sustain dividend payments during both good and bad economic times, making them suitable for long-term buy-and-hold investors.