
Supply chain disruptions, geopolitical crisis, runaway inflation, aggressive interest-rate hikes, and ever-increasing fears of an economic slowdown; the economy has faced and weathered it all last year.
These factors have negatively impacted returns and soured the sentiments of most investors who have braced themselves for an even-tougher 2023. While the fruits of patience tasted sour over the past year, The Hershey Company (HSY) stood out as a sweet exception.