1 Consumer Stock to Research Further and 2 We Find Risky

Regarded as defensive investments, consumer staples stocks are generally safe bets in choppy markets. But they’re also double-edged swords as they often lag in booming conditions, and this pattern has persisted recently. Over the past six months, the industry has recorded a loss of 5.4%, a far cry from the S&P 500’s 6.2% ascent.