Inflation continued to slow in May, and the stocks that have benefited from easing prices could continue to enjoy the boost.
The inflation rate cooled in May to its lowest annual rate in about two years, with the consumer price index increasing just 0.1% for the month.
A slew of stocks have historically tracked the opposite direction of rising prices, and they should continue to outperform the market as inflation cools, according to Bank of America analysis.
The Wall Street firm created an "Anti-Inflation" screen with S & P 500 companies whose relative performance has a strong negative relationship — or beta — with inflation.
Bank of America's screen also included other consumer discretionary names such as O'Reilly Automotive , Ross Stores , Home Depot and Lowe's .
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