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Utilities: Back to Hero, or Villain in Disguise?

This may be a temporary period of strength or a final move before a breakdown. A downtrend could be quite telling about the second half for equities.

Look What’s Up When the Market’s Are Down

Despite a down day Thursday consumer, pharmaceutical and utility ETF's did very well and investors may want to look at the sectors for investment

Let Hershey Sweeten Your Porfolio

The ever-present confectionery company is among the giant consumer-staple standouts this summer. Here's why it's good for your financial health.

Large-Cap Consumer Stocks: Right Now, Safety Will Cost You

Large-cap consumer stocks offer high yields, relative safety, and insulation from macroeconomic headwinds. But have the shares become too expensive?

Where’s the Line in the Sand for This Selloff?

The Select Sector Energy SPDR might be the most important security to help you determine how long this market correction can continue.

Where to Find Opportunities in the Summer Doldrums

Take a look at which sectors have outperformed in the summer months during the past 10 years, and which have lagged. The results might surprise you.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

Here are some excellent ETF alternatives to the luxury, retail, home improvement, banking and health care stocks that our writers discussed last week.

Investors’ Blueprint for Another Euro-Crisis

Election results in France and Greece indicate the European debt crisis might again haunt the markets. Here are three opportunities for investors.

Consumer Staples in the Spotlight Next Week

After a look at sentiment indicators, CVS looks poised for a decline. But one consumer stock stands out on the bullish side. See which one.

The Best S&P Sectors for Q1

Not surprisingly, eight of the nine S&P sector ETFs followed the index higher in Q1 2012. Here's a look at how they all shook out -- and which ETF fell flat.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

Harness the power of these InvestorPlace experts' stock picks through these ETF alternatives instead.

How to Profit From the January Jobs Report

A closer look at the numbers shows which sectors will benefit, namely luxury retailers and consumer staples. Everything in the middle? Not so much.

Don’t Get Caught Shorting These Stocks

If you own any of these 14 stocks, you need to be ready to take profits at the first sign of trouble. But if you're looking for something to short, look elsewhere.

Hedge Your Portfolio by Playing De-fense! De-fense!

Pick up your three big defensive weapons -- consumer staples, utilities and dividends -- through individual stocks or even exchange-traded funds.