
The Fed’s hawkish comments, followed by the strong employment report, did hamper investor sentiments in the recent past. However, amid the still-high inflation and banking failures, the odds of a sooner-than-expected economic slowdown have increased.
Given that the market uncertainties could remain anchored for quite some time, let us take a look at stocks Walmart Inc. (WMT), PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP), and STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM), which could provide stable returns for your retirement portfolio.