economy
February 9, 2026
Josh Brown's 'HALO' stocks: They can't be disrupted by AI and will get more profitable because of it
HALO stocks are heavy assets, low obsolescence. They have risks, but not AI risks. In fact, in many cases, AI will probably enable them to become even more profitable.
TL;DR
- Investors are exhibiting familiar behavior by retreating to stable assets amidst uncertainty caused by new AI tools, like Anthropic's latest offering.
- Software stocks have collapsed nearly 30%, contrasting with the S&P 500's near-record high, as investors sell due to fears of AI disruption.
- Investors are favoring 'HALO' stocks (Heavy Assets, Low Obsolescence) in sectors like energy, materials, and food/drink, which are resistant to AI disruption and may even be enhanced by it.
- Consumer staples sector is experiencing a significant inflow of money, with many stocks showing strong year-to-date performance.
- Caution is advised regarding some consumer staples stocks that have rallied on multiple expansion and optimism rather than concrete earnings improvements.
- Specific stocks like Coca-Cola, Hershey's, and Walmart are discussed, with analysis on their current charts and potential entry points, alongside others like Phillip Morris, Monster, Altria, ADM, Dollar General, and Sysco.
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