Newmont Corporation (NEM) Source: Piotr Swat/Shutterstock Despite the debate on the state of the economy, gold had a successful year, even with the Fed’s monetary tightening program in place. This should have been deflationary for gold, but it performed well, making Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) an interesting option for stocks resistant to inflation. NEM has a strong case for being an inflation-resistant stock due to its copper business, which is constantly in demand.