Consumer Staples Gain on Rush to Safety After Tariffs Spark Market Rout - WSJ

1. Consumer staples stocks like CHD rose amidst market turmoil. 2. S&P 500's consumer staples sector finished higher, defying the overall market decline. 3. Analyst suggests consumer staples are recession resilient with stable earnings. 4. Investor preference shifted to stocks with low tariff exposure. 5. Kroger and other staples retailers showed notable gains on the same trading day.