S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are in the green, up 0.38% on Tuesday.
The ASX 200 experienced a turbulent first quarter of 2025.
The benchmark index rose 4.57% in January, fell 4.22% in February, and lost another 4.03% in value in March.
US trade tariffs and concerns about how they could impact global trade and the US economy have created uncertainty in markets.
With uncertainty comes volatility in share prices.
The ASX 200 experienced a near-official market correction between 14 February and 13 March, when the index fell by 9.43%.
ASX 200 stocks have lifted by 1.55% since that closing trough on 13 March.
Meanwhile, brokers have identified some ASX 200 stocks that they think are worth buying amid all this turmoil.
Here are five large-cap shares just upgraded to a 'strong buy' consensus rating among analysts on CommSec.
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5 ASX 200 large-cap shares lifted to 'strong buy' consensus ratings
These five stocks now have a 'strong buy' consensus rating on CommSec.
Meridian Energy Ltd (ASX: MEZ)
The Meridian Energy share price is $5.08, up 1.6% on Tuesday.
The ASX 200 utilities stock has fallen 5.2% in the year to date.
Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE)
The Treasury Wine share price is $9.73, down 0.26% at the time of writing.
Goldman Sachs has a buy rating on Treasury Wine shares with a 12-month share price target of $12.90.
This implies a potential upside of 32% for investors who buy today.
The ASX 200 wine share has fallen 13.8% since the start of the year.
Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR)
The Worley share price is $14.29, down 0.97% today.
Goldman Sachs has a buy rating on Worley with a 12-month share price target of $18.
This implies a potential upside of 26%.
The ASX 200 industrial share has risen 4.6% in the year to date.
Yancoal Australia Ltd (ASX: YAL)
The Yancoal share price is $5.12, up 1.09% at the time of writing.
The ASX 200 coal share has tanked 20.7% in the year to date.
De Grey Mining Limited (ASX: DEG)
The De Grey Mining share price is $2.15, up 1.17% on Tuesday.
The ASX 200 gold share has risen 20.4% since the start of the year.
A rising commodity price and De Grey's impending takeover by Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) have been tailwinds for the stock.
According to Trading Economics, the gold price is benefiting from its safe-haven appeal amid global trade uncertainties.
Gold is currently trading at US$3,132 per ounce, up 8.1% over the past month alone.
