As AI Selloff Worsens, Procter & Gamble Stock Seen as Defensive Winner

The article discusses the recent selloff in AI stocks, driven by concerns over overvaluation and sustainability of demand for AI chips. As investors rotate toward defensive sectors, Procter & Gamble (PG) is highlighted as a stable alternative. PG, a consumer staples giant with a market cap of $349.2 billion, has risen 4.2% year-to-date in 2026, contrasting with declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The company is noted for its 136-year uninterrupted dividend history, membership in the Dividend Kings, and its status as the longest-serving component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since 1932. The article positions PG as a low-volatility, reliable income stock for risk-averse investors amid AI market uncertainty.

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