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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? More 

Defensive Sectors Are Showing Signs Of Weakness

Traditional defensive stocks like healthcare, utilities, and consumer goods are starting to show signs of weakness, and caution is advised at this point More 

What the Spike in Bond Yields Means for the Stock Market

U.S. Treasury yields have spiked, leading to some important shifts in the market. What can investors expect from stocks if bonds have entered a bear market? More 

What Materials Stocks Reveal About the Rest of the Market

The Materials ETF (XLB) is approaching a 52-week high. Find out what the sector's next moves will reveal about market leadership and the outlook for economic growth. More 

Bull’s Eye Report: United Therapeutics Group (UTHR)

United Therapeutics (UTHR) should move back up to recent highs around $63, and today presents a great opportunity to get in. More 

Healthcare Stocks: The Market’s Latest Untouchable Sector

The healthcare sector has delivered outstanding year-to-date returns, but investors need to be aware how much of the performance is the result of macro trends. More 

Investors Are Starting to Look Defensive

Markets are reacting to economic news released on Friday, but in the long term investors must be patient. Look for defensive plays including XLU, XLV and XLP More