NASDAQ:GXAI 4 February 2026

June 29, 2026, 7:15 PM EDT. With volatility picking up around geopolitics and rates, defensive investments in consumer staples are back in focus. Names like Albertsons (ACI), B&G Foods (BGS), and Nomad Foods (NOMD) all see steady demand for basics, and they pay dividends above 3% while trading at lower valuations. Albertsons is around $13 with a 5% yield and a 29% payout ratio, leaving room to boost payouts as the company pushes on digital upgrades and new services. B&G Foods-owner of Green Giant and Crisco-offers an 18% yield at roughly $4 per share, with cost cutting helping the bottom line. All three hold a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), making them defensive plays with yields and moderate price tags as uncertainty hangs over the market.