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Despite facing pressures from increased interest rates and housing market slowdowns, Home Depot's strong brand and operational efficiency earn it a B tier placement.
C Tier: Stability with Limited Growth
Colgate (C Tier)
Colgate is viewed as a defensive stock with minimal growth potential and a lack of innovation, meriting a place in the C tier largely for stability rather than upside.
Starbucks (C Tier)
Starbucks is challenged by unionization pressures and management turnover. While still a prominent brand, its current instability places it in the C tier for now.