by Henry Becker
05.17.2011
The market has been signalling as pause if not correction with low volume and a switch from commodity and resources to defensive positions. As of the close on 5/16/2011 the following were the US industries or sectors leading and lagging: Leaders: Health Care Utilities Consumer Staples Pharma Semiconductors Laggards: Oil and Gas Exploration and Production [...]
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by Henry Becker
01.11.2010
Sometimes boring is beautiful. With some areas like steel, coal, and some emerging markets up over 100% or more in 2009 talking about a fund that invests in everyday products seems silly. Or is it? Global consumer staples did not go off like a rocket in 2009 but provided a solid 22.85%. If we look [...]
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