Worried About a Bear Market? 3 Reasons to Buy Coca-Cola Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

Stocks may have fought their way back from a bear market since April. But that recovery rally hasn't exactly been convincing. Several economic red flags are still waving, and now there's the potential for escalating conflict in and around the Middle East. The stock market could still be easily upended.

If that's a worry for you, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll need to bail out of the market altogether. However, you'll want to try owning fewer stocks that are especially vulnerable to a bear market, while taking on more exposure to stocks that can stand up to economic weakness and recover reliably once it passes.

The pick of the proverbial litter is arguably beverage behemoth Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), for several reasons, three of which stand out among the rest.

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