All three major U.S. stock indices ended last week on a dismal note. Wall Street tumbled sharply on Friday, caused by a tech-led sell-off after disappointing quarterly figures from major tech giants like Intel and Amazon. Elevated interest rates and hawkish monetary policies adopted by central banks likely added to the cautious market sentiment. Against this backdrop, risk-averse investors concerned about high-beta swings would like to pivot toward low-leverage companies that offer a more defensive strategy. These financially disciplined companies maintain strong balance sheets and low debt levels, positioning them to better withstand interest rate fluctuations and economic challenges.
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