Three relevant stocks to fight inflation and confidence dividends

Three relevant stocks to fight inflation and confidence dividends In conditions of high inflation, we suggest looking for income in the shares of companies that offer services and consumer goods. Such assets are resistant to market stresses, geopolitical shocks and financial bubbles.Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS)This bank has an optimally diversified portfolio, with a significant portion of its income coming from overseas operations, mainly in Central America. The report showed a 27% year-over-year increase in revenue, driven by strong growth in mortgage and commercial loans, lower loan loss provisions and strong fee income.Bank of Nova Scotia offers the highest dividend yield (4.91%) and quarterly payout ($0.78) among Canadian banks. The target level for BNS is $75.Home Depot (NYSE: HD)The company successfully resists the onslaught of e-commerce and changing consumer behaviour. HD recently upgraded its full-year earnings forecast as demand for home goods persists even as mortgage rates rise.Over the past five years, its quarterly dividend has increased by an average of 22% per year. With an annual dividend yield of around 2.6%, the company pays $1.9 per quarter with a solid payout ratio of 50%. The current target level is $320.McDonald's (NYSE: MCD)The company has a global competitive advantage and a robust recurring revenue model that has quickly regained sales momentum post-quarantine. Ever since McDonald's first paid a dividend in 1976, the company has increased its payout every year.MCD currently pays a quarterly dividend of $1.38 per share, which translates into an annual dividend yield of 2.26% with a manageable payout ratio of around 70%. The target level for the shares is $265.Profits to yall!