They provide passive income under any circumstances. Inflation, recession, or not, investors are getting more pumped about the economy. The S&P 500 hit a new high last week and is up 11% year to date, and many companies are reporting growth and stability. Home Depot (HD -1.65%) is reporting declining sales, but investors are cheering its resilience despite inflation and getting ready for a rebound. Realty Income (O -2.47%), conversely, is still suffering from negative investor sentiment related to high inte ...