Navigating Market Volatility with Low-Beta Defensive Stocks: A Closer Look
ByAinvest
Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026 12:32 pm ET1min read
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The Federal Reserve faces challenges in implementing interest rate cuts due to ongoing inflation. To mitigate market volatility, investors can consider low-beta defensive stocks from the utility and consumer staples sectors, such as Ameren Corporation, Fortis, Inc., ONE Gas, Inc., Hormel Foods Corporation, and J&J Snack Foods Corp. These stocks have a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy) and offer a high dividend yield.
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