Consumer Staples Are Crushing the Market. Why They Aren’t the Stocks to Buy. - Barron's
1. Consumer staples, including KO, outperform broader market due to recession fears. 2. Tariffs may increase prices, benefiting staple companies' demand amidst economic downturn. 3. Valuations for staples like KO have stretched and may indicate future underperformance. 4. Investors are advised to consider tech stocks for better long-term growth potential. 5. Historical trends show staples often underperform following periods of significant outperformance.