in demand

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Defensive stocks are shares of companies that provide essential goods and services that tend to remain in demand regardless of economic conditions.

From MarketWatch

The British snacks giant said it had entered into a consultation process over Tyrrells-brand vegetable crisps following a "sustained decline in demand and the loss of key export volumes".

From BBC

Sports events will create spikes in demand, for example at half time, while concerts produce "relentless, sustained pressure from start to finish".

From BBC

This month Ofgem, the UK's energy market regulator, said a surge in demand for grid connections last year had been "driven by the rapid growth" of data centres.

From BBC

One risk for home buyers is that if mortgage rates decline further, the increase in demand will lead to more competition and push home prices higher, offsetting any improvement in affordability.

From The Wall Street Journal