Investing in defensive stocks like ResMed Inc. (RMD), Encompass Health Corporation (EHC), New Jersey Resources Corporation (NJR) and Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) would be a wise idea during these times of uncertainty.
Sempra Energy, Atmos Energy, MDU Resources Group and New Jersey Resources have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.
Increased natural gas export volumes and regular investment in pipelines are driving the Zacks Gas Distribution industry's near-term prospects. Utilities with stable infrastructure like SRE, ATO, MDU and NJR can provide reliable services to customers and will gain from a positive industry outlook.