Vardah Gill

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) is the company behind well-known brands such as Tide laundry detergent, Gillette razors, Dawn dishwashing liquid, Crest toothpaste, Pampers diapers, and Bounty paper towels. Many of its products hold leading positions in their categories, helped by decades of brand recognition and consumer loyalty. That long-standing presence has made Procter & Gamble the largest player in the consumer goods industry, generating $84.3 billion in sales and $16.1 billion in net income during its last fiscal year.

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Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture, and sell a broad range of healthcare products, giving the company a presence across multiple areas of the healthcare industry. The company's dividend remains one of its biggest attractions for income-focused investors.

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