5 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Bank on as Consumer Confidence Shrinks

Key Takeaways Consumer confidence fell in August, raising fears of recession amid tariffs and weak job growth.Stocks like ATO, FTS, NWN, INGR and CSV offer low-beta stability with dividend yields.Each of the five picks shows earnings growth potential and improved consensus estimates.Americans aren’t that confident about the economy’s health anymore, as they remain unsure about the impact of tariffs. Moreover, a weak jobs report continues to raise concerns about a lackluster labor market.Although the Federal ...