4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Plummets

Key Takeaways Consumer sentiment slid in November as investors shifted to safer low-beta stocks.Market uncertainty and high inflation boosted appeal for defensive names like ETR.Slowing labor trends and tariff pressures kept demand strong for low-beta picks such as CNP.Lack of clarity over the Federal Reserve’s future monetary policy and uncertainty over the economy’s health have been denting consumer sentiment. Volatility has returned to Wall Street, and stocks have had a roller-coaster ride over the past ...