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Utility stocks are the companies that provide everyday utilities that consumers need to survive. This primarily refers to amenities such as gas, heat, and electricity, as well as food and water. It is a broad industrial category, but some of the most popular stocks include UGI Corporation and Consolidated Edison, both of which operate across multiple subsectors.

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For example, utilities, healthcare, and non-cyclical industries cushion investor portfolios because their business is a staple regardless of the economic cycle.

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