## Defensive Stocks: A Safe Bet Amid Macro Changes ### A Shift Towards Defensive Recommendations Defensive recommendations have become increasingly popular on Wall Street as signs suggest the artificial intelligence (AI) boom may be overextended amid changing economic conditions. Analysts are urging investors to reconsider their portfolios, emphasizing sectors traditionally viewed as havens during turbulentAnalysts Highlight Defensive Stocks as Strong Contenders Alongside AI Investments
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Krystal Cano, a former tech recruiter who upskilled in AI while recovering from a car crash. Her past employment and enrollment at MIT have been verified. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Choosing to Take a Break I was laid off from myOvercoming Adversity: My Journey After a Layoff and Injury
