Believe it or not, there are winners on the stock market this week

By Damian J. Troisé

New York (AP) – Most Wall Street figures this week were red, but not all.

Companies that focus on food, health care and other necessities have gained ground, despite falling into the wider stock market on concerns about the escalation of the trade war that has erased billions of dollars of value for the largest American companies. Large technological actions, specialized retailers, travel and energy companies have undergone significant losses.

At the same time, many investors looking for safer places to put their money changed concentration to companies that tend to resist during economic slowdowns and recession. They thought that Americans still need health care, basic necessities such as food, soap and hygienic and electricity to power their homes. The more occasional alcoholic or sparkling drink.

“The market is a significant price for the general economy of prices which reduce the profits of companies, injuring hiring and reducing consumption spending,” said Bill Adams, chief economist of Comerica Bank.

Here are some companies that have managed to publish gains for the week:

Food

Food, grocery stores and restaurants all expect to feel an impact on higher costs on imported products. Food, especially in grocery stores, is one of the many expenses that cannot be completely cut off from a budget and will probably be absorbed by the people.

Conagra, up 2.8%

General Mills, up 3.5%

Hormel Foods, up 4%

Personal care / Household items

Just like food, personal care and household necessities are difficult to remove budgets. Companies that make soap, toothpaste, detergent to detergent and many other staples expect higher costs. They will probably pass these costs to consumers, but the sector is generally considered to be a safer bet for investors in times of economic uncertainty.

Church & Dwight, up 2.7%

Procter & Gamble, up 1.4%

Clorox, up 1.9%

Public services / essential services

Electric, gas operators and other public services are also more resilient in trembling economies. This is another expenditure, a bit like petrol for cars, which cannot reasonably be cut off from the budget of a person. Other essential services, including the elimination of waste, are also difficult to reduce from budgets.

Exelon, up 5%

American tour, up 5.9%

Consolidated Edison, up 3.8%

American Water Works, up 4.3%

Waste management, up 2%

Health care

Health care is among the safer sectors of investors. Hospital operators, insurance companies and other health care companies are considered to be necessities.

Molina Healthcare, up 10.5%

Centene, up 7.5%

Unitedhealth Group, up 6.2%

HCA Healthcare, up 1.2%

Grocery store and certain retailers

Grocery stores and large retailers with substantial grocery sections are also considered to be resilient. Reduced retailers often also benefit from consumer demotion expenses.

Kroger, up 5.4%

Costco, 3.2%

General dollar, up 13%

TJX companies, up 8.5%

Fast food

Catering companies are often among the harshest blows in the midst of high inflation and an economic slowdown as people cut budgets. But some of these expenses often move to options at a lower cost, such as fast food and relaxed meals.

McDonald’s, up 1.7%

Domino’s, down 1.7%

Brands Yum, down 0.7%

Drinks

Consumers who tend to reduce consumption and drink also move some of these expenses to domestic consumption. Beer and soft drinking manufacturers have warned that prices will harm their results, but investors have moved part of their concentration to the greatest players.

Molson Coors Beverage, up 3.7%

Coca-Cola, up 1.4%

Pepsico, up 1%

Monster Beverage, up 1.9%

Originally published: April 4, 2025 at 11:14 PDT