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Utility Stocks
Utility stocks are the companies that provide everyday utilities that consumers need to survive. This primarily refers to amenities such as gas, heat, and electricity, as well as food and water. It is a broad industrial category, but some of the most popular stocks include UGI Corporation and Consolidated Edison, both of which operate across multiple subsectors.

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Technicals Saying, ‘Keep Out!’
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Sell These Instruments of Destruction Now
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Despite gains in the broader market, the Dow Jones Utility Average closed at its high of the day.
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