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5 Stock Market Sectors You Should Avoid Now

For a variety of reasons, a growing number of stock market sectors are rolling over into downtrends ... suggesting a correction for the broader market.

3 Sectors on the Verge of Breaking Down

The rise in the S&P 500 is seeing increasingly less support from its sectors. Some SPDR sectors have topped long ago, but others still are about to.

3 Sector SPDR Funds to Sell Now

Sector SPDR funds can have a place in certain portfolios, but one must tread wisely and keep an eye on them. Here are three SPDRs worth dumping now.

Beat the Market With These 9 Sector ETFs

Indexing doesn't have to mean just dumping your nest egg into an S&P 500 fund. The Select Sector SPDRs can help you add value by letting you go all in (or all out) of individual sectors.

What Do Utility and Energy Stocks Show About the Market?

Based on this divergence between those sectors that tend to do well during economic expansions and those that tend to under-perform -- namely utilities -- we anticipate more bullishness to come.

3 Reasons the Market Selloff Isn’t Finished

Several fundamental catalysts, such as international issues and the possibility of higher interest rates, could weigh on stocks. But these technical indicators are flashing red, too.

Watch Industrials, XLI for Signs of a Correction

Industrials have underperformed in July, and the XLI has broken a key trendline. Is the downturn a sign of things to come for the rest of the market?

What’s Next for This Wishy Washy Market?

Key areas of the market are rolling over, and parts of the bond market are also flashing warning signs of potential weakness for stocks.

Watch for These Signals of a Bull Market Top

Stay long unless these charts break down.

It’s Not Too Late to Buy Red-Hot Industrials

Industrials have surged to market-beating gains in 2013, led by the defense, aerospace and transportation sectors, and the outperformance could continue.

What Valuations Are Trying to Tell Investors Right Now

Based on current valuations, the defensive consumer staples, utilities and healthcare sectors remain expensive. Where can you find better opportunities?

For the Rally to Continue, These 3 Sectors Need to Rebound — and Soon

The broader market remains near record territory, but the XLF, XLU and XLP are making lower highs. Here's what that means for the rally's sustainability.

Keep an Eye on Industrials for Shorts

Industrial stocks have been selling off since September 18 -- a setup that could be good for shorts.

Are SPDRs Truly Your Best Sector Bet?

SPDRs are usually investors' first choice for sector ETFs, but an equal-weighted approach has provided a better "pure play" -- and higher historical returns.

The Massive Repercussions of Rising Treasury Yields

The sharp rise in Treasury yields has led to massive disruptions in the stock market, blurring the lines between rate sensitivity and more sustainable, fundamental trends.

XLK: The One Chart You Need to Watch in August

Investors who want to gauge how far the U.S. stock market can run from here need only focus on a single ETF in the month ahead: the Technology SPDR (XLK).

First-Half Sector Winners Offer a Hint of What’s to Come

Financials, healthcare and consumer discretionary stocks are sheltered from both China's economic weakness and rising bond yields, which bodes well for their second-half outlook.

The High Risk of ‘Safe Havens’

"Safe havens" such as bonds, gold and defensive stocks are lagging higher-risk investments in this selloff. What does this say about the market outlook?

Large-Cap Tech Stocks: The New Defensives?

Large-cap technology stocks such as Apple and Intel have been a shelter from the recent market downturn. Is this a blip or the beginning of a lasting shift?