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Home Depot Inc (NYSE: HD) is taking a markedly different approach from many U.S. retailers as new tariff threats loom.

It's been almost two months since President Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement, during which he presented a litany of new tariff policies in an effort to level set trade relations which major partners such as China, Europe, and Canada.

These are tricky times for investors. Oh, the market's never exactly easy to navigate.

Dividend stocks can be a great antidote to market volatility. While these stocks can still experience dips with the broader market, the regular cash deposits made into your account can help you stay optimistic about your financial future.

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Home Depot CFO Richard McPhail joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk domestic production, its supply chain, the labor market, and more.

Tariffs pose a big uncertainty for many businesses and investors for the foreseeable future. How big they will be and how long they will be imposed are two of the biggest unknowns, and that can make it difficult to predict how the stock market will perform.

ATLANTA , May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot ® , the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Angie Brown has been named executive vice president (EVP) and chief information officer (CIO). As CIO, Brown will be responsible for all aspects of the company's technology strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity and software development for The Home Depot's 2,350 retail stores and more than 790 branches, its supply chain facilities, store support centers and online systems.

Home Depot, whose first-quarter earnings fell just below analyst expectations despite beating revenue projections, according to FactSet, reported the company will hold onto its forecast for full-year sales. Chief Financial Officer Richard McPhail told CNBC that, “because of our scale” and Home Depot's “great partnerships” with suppliers, the company plans to “generally maintain our current pricing levels across our portfolio.

Over the very long term, the S&P 500 (^GSPC -0.56%) has produced an annualized return of about 10%, a figure that includes dividends. That's a respectable gain, but some companies have performed significantly better.