The Biotech sector used to be red hot a few of years ago with stocks in the sector soaring to astonishing levels. However investors’ attraction towards the sector waned in more recent years due to various factors including political pressure on high cost of drugs produced by biotech firms. This year investors’ enthusiasm for biotech …
One of the sector that is currently unloved by the market is the food sector.Investors are avoiding food producers for a variety of reasons. Though many of the factors cited are understandable investors need not totally ignore stocks from the sector. As part of the consumer staple industry food companies deserve a look and are …
Utility stocks have long been the favorites of income seeking investors. As monopolies in the markets they operate utilities offer stable growth and excellent dividends. In terms of adverse market conditions these stocks can offer stability and downward protection to a well-diversified portfolio. Another advantage of holding utilities is that they have the lowest foreign revenue exposure. …
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Utility stocks were the top performers in the first half of this year rising 21%. However they have declined substantially since June 20th with a loss of 10%. Overall the Dow Jones Utility Average Index-is up only 12.01% year-to-date. Fear of rising interest rates led investors to dump income stocks such as utilities.While short-term volatility is …
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