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Realty Income is a real estate investment trust (REIT) which gives investors a great mix of stability and dividends. Unfortunately, with risk-averse investors not bullish on REITs in a high-interest rate environment, the stock has struggled -- year to date, shares of Realty Income are down 4%. But the business itself remains solid. Realty Income has a diverse mix of clients in its portfolio spanning many different industries. And as of March 31, the REIT's occupancy rate was high at 98.6%. Same-store rental ...