staples

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On the opposite end, we find that consumer staples like supermarket stocks and healthcare are the laggards, delivering returns of 0.38% and 0.42% a month on average during rising rate cycles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Paired with a signature lace trim, Mendoza’s one-of-a-kind pieces are coquette staples that balance cultural pride and individuality.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Sectors such as healthcare, utilities, and consumer staples, including Kraft Heinz and Keurig Dr Pepper, saw a boost as traders looked for stability.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“To increase income, he’d have to be more risky and go into consumer staples or drugs, and those are not Dividend Aristocrats, but offer higher yield,” Harrington said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

She pushes the button to collate the syllabus but forgets to push the button for staples.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri