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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?
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?
Is Global Growth Really Back on Track?
The rotation toward cyclical stocks would indicate that the global growth outlook is improving, but that's not the case. How long can cyclicals outpace defensive stocks if global growth continues to slow?
6 Stock Charts You Need to Watch in May
Here are the stock charts to watch for trading opportunities in May, as well as a few that can provide insight into the health of the broader market.
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.
Friends of the Trend: 3 ETFs, 3 Stocks
Materials, homebuilder and tech ETFs are all in favor right now -- as are a few of their component stocks. Here's a look.
9 Stock Charts to Watch in January
If you're looking for trading ideas to capitalize on volatility at the start of 2013, these stock charts could signal opportunity.
Your Best Sector Bet Going Into Year’s End
Mean reversion would seem to favor a rebound in utilities during the last month of 2012, but this sector looks better suited for a year-end rally.
Are Your ETFs as Diversified as You Think?
ETFs should offer diversified exposure, but what happens when one or two stocks are running the whole show? It happens more than you think.
Get Excited About Weakening Utilities
Utility stocks' more recent weak performance is signaling potential opportunities in more cyclical sectors through year's end.
Fear or Greed? Cyclical Sectors Will Tell
Energy, materials, industrials and financials are sitting close to key technical levels. Their next move may be crucial.
4 Signs the S&P’s New High Will Prove Sustainable
Financial stocks, Apple and the emerging markets might all provide indications of how long the current rally can last.
We’re All Euro Traders Now
Since late July, almost all major asset classes have moved in lockstep in response to cues from the euro. What does this tell us about the outlook for stocks?
Which Sectors Should Outperform for the Rest of the Year?
September kicks off a volatile period, creating opportunities for traders and investors. Find out what sectors are the most likely to outperform the market.
