Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB): This leading consumer products company's global tissue, personal care and health care brands include Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Depend, Kleenex, Scott and Kimberly-Clark. During a bust or a boom, people still need KMB's products and most people are very loyal to their brand. Buy Below Price: $52.87 PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP): This company is a major international producer of branded beverage and snack food products. During a bust, most people don't give up sodas and snack food, during a boom PEP moves into new markets. Buy Below Price: $70.61 Integrys Energy Group, Inc. (TEG): This utility holding company serves about 485,000 regulated electric and 1,674,000 regulated gas customers. The company also operates an unregulated energy supply and services business. During a bust or boom, people don't stop using electricity or natural gas. Buy Below Price: $49.95 United Technologies Corp (UTX): This aerospace-industrial conglomerate's portfolio includes Pratt & Whitney jet engines, Sikorsky helicopters, Otis elevators and Carrier air conditioners, among other products. Large backlogs for commercial aircraft and strong demand for military helicopters will keep UTX busy during a bust and a boom. Buy Below Price: $56.27 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): The largest retailer in North America, operates a chain of discount department stores, wholesale clubs, and combination discount stores and supermarkets. During busts, the company is well positioned to gain market share, and during booms WMT will continue its global expansion. Buy Below Price: $62.40
