Buy 4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks Despite Federal Reserve's Rate Cut

Key Takeaways The Fed cut rates by 25 bps, but Powell's comments tempered hopes for another cut in December.Investors are turning to low-beta stocks from utilities and consumer staples for protection.Atmos Energy, CenterPoint Energy, Duke Energy, and Service Corp. Intl. each hold a Buy rating.The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday at the end of its two-day policy meeting. This is the second time the central bank has cut interest rates this year. However, stocks pulled back fr ...