3 Recession-Proof Stocks to Buy Now

Is the economy headed into trouble? Things seem solid enough right now, with new weekly unemployment claims just hitting their lowest levels since COVID-19 took hold a year ago, and Q1's GDP growth rate of 6.4%. But never say never. The snapback thus far from the pandemic's initial disruption was apt to happen with or without help. Matters could get tougher from here, as the true strength of the turnaround is tested. Don't forget, April's unemployment rate of 6.1% actually edged up a bit from March's level.

With that as the backdrop, it wouldn't be crazy to go ahead put a few recession-proof picks in your back pocket, just to have them handy in case of a rainy day. Here's three of the best to consider.

Did you know that not once since going public back in 1991 has AutoZone's (NYSE: AZO) full-year revenue fallen from the previous year's total? Not. Once.

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