UTILITIES SEL (XLU)

In this market, at this point, we can safely say the hogs have been slaughtered.

Bond market is warning of economic slowdown, causing investors to shift towards defensive assets like ETFs that focus on stability and essential industries.

Bank of America Securities views Vistra’s core business of baseload generation and competitive retail as well-positioned to benefit from tightening markets, increasing demand, and retail growth, regardless of data center deals.

If yields keep dropping, bond prices will rise. And if liquidity crunch fears escalate, defensive sectors could shine.

Most investors just aren’t typically attuned to seismic shifts in sentiment, but maybe the retail investor community is finally catching on.

The top-performing sector last week was financials, they closed up over 2.8% on the week at their highest weekly and monthly level in history.

Recession fears lead investors to defensive plays; these three ETFs help to minimize risk while leaving room for upside.

Market analyst predicts March could bring momentum shift amid economic uncertainty, inflation, & retail fatigue. Sectors to watch: real estate, utilities, consumer discretionary. Opportunity for portfolio adjustments.

The pullback coincided with a decline in Nvidia’s shares after the AI bellwether warned that its gross profit margins would be tighter than anticipated as it rolls out its new Blackwell chip design.

Sempra Energy shares rebounded after a record decline, but analysts remain cautious, citing weaker-than-expected earnings and increased regulatory risks.

The sharp decline made Sempra the second-worst performer in the S&P 500, behind only Hims & Hers Health, as broader market weakness persisted.

We’re starting to see money flows into more defensive sectors of the market. This is rather concerning in the near-term.