Stocks like Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO), California Water Service Group (CWT), Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW), Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) and McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) are a safe bet amid sinking consumer confidence.
Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.
A company that sells toothpaste and dishwashing liquid may not look like a growth company on the outside. Colgate-Palmolive stock rose Wednesday afternoon. Colgate-Palmolive now meets that criteria, with an increase from 78 to an 81 RS Rating Wednesday.