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Six Low-Beta Defensive Stocks That Held Ground When the S&P 500 Lost 16%

When the S&P 500 shed more than 16% in 2022 under the weight of Federal Reserve rate hikes and inflation, five of six large-cap defensive names screened by Benzinga stayed in positive territo

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28 June 2026Markets desk
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