From Seeking Alpha:
The probability of a U.S. recession in 2016 has risen to 20%, according to several banking analysts; recessions are defined as two straight quarters of economic contraction.
Stocks tend to perform poorly during recessions; however, stocks that are dependent on the economy tend to perform much worse than others.
It’s time to play defense: Here are my top 5 recession-proof stock picks to buy in 2016.