Here’s a buy for turbulent times

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Mondelez has held up well during the recent market turmoil. While the stock is down about 3% since the start of 2022, the S&P 500 Index has suffered a 12% drop. We feel the stock remains a solid pick for conservative investors. Mondelez continues to launch more-healthful, premium-priced products. As well, one of its key food categories is seeing stronger demand as pandemic lockdowns expire. The company’s strong brands also let it pass along higher costs to consumers. In addition, long-term investors will benefit from its focus on expanding sales in developing countries. MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC. $64 is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol MDLZ; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 1.4 billion; Market cap: $89.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 3.2; Dividend yield: 2.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average; www.mondelezinternational.com) mainly makes snack foods such as cookies, chocolate bars and gum. Two brands (Oreo cookies and Cadbury chocolate) generate annual sales of over $1 billion. The company also has 11 other brands with annual sales in excess…