Amid rising risks, I favor high-yield stocks with strong business models. Check out the stock picks that offer stability, solid dividends, and long-term potential.

Healthcare is a defensive sector that is more resilient to economic downturns than most others. That's one of several reasons it is home to solid dividend stocks, including Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY),

Market uncertainty and volatility have knocked down most growth bets. Investors are now looking for dividend stocks in anticipation of escalating trade wars. Treasury yields have peaked out and have retreated a little in the past few months,