staple

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With the market suddenly getting cold feet over artificial intelligence, investors have been snapping up shares of long-neglected staples stocks.

From Barron's

AI is remaking tech; surging precious-metal prices have lifted mining stocks; and consumer staples are popular again after years of underperformance.

From Barron's

Between the two extremes, investors have been buying up utilities, power generation and industrials — stocks that would underpin the AI race — but also defensive areas like consumer staples and fixed income.

From MarketWatch

Alcohol Stocks Flash Warning Signs as Consumer Staples Rally StretchesThe consumer staples sector, with a 5% S&P 500 weighting, has seen outsized gains, with its ETF outperforming tech software by 47% year to date.

From Barron's

Bikes are a staple at Olympic rinks here, as skaters use them to warm up, cool down and get some easy miles done.

From The Wall Street Journal