The stocks I recommended were Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (SQM), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), McDonald’s (MCD), Marvel Entertainment (MVL) and Sturm, Ruger & Co. (RGR).
You've probably heard me say, "Our best offense is a strong defense of fundamentally superior stocks." In light of all the recent market gyrations, this statement rings even more true as the current third-quarter earnings season heats up. Today, I'll review three prime defensive plays that have just reported earnings, and my current advice for each stock: