Major U.S. stock indices rose on Sept. 23, reflecting investors’ optimism, with Federal Reserve policymakers saying that the latest interest cut was meant to try to sustain what they see as an emerging and healthy balance in the U.S. economy (as reported by Reuters). This might encourage an investor to spend on shares. However, keeping in mind the volatile situation of the world economy lately, it is advisable to choose stocks that come with low leverage, thereby offering less risk during periods of uncerta ...