Defensive Stocks

The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock's strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock's price...

The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock's strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock's price...

The most overbought stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to go short on these overvalued companies. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock's strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock's...

The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock's strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock's price...

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout. Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite...

The most overbought stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to go short on these overvalued companies. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock's strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock's...

The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock's strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock's price...

Warren Buffett, one of the most prolific Wall Street investors, is the fifth wealthiest in the world. The CEO and founder of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A) boasts a net worth of more than $100 billion. He has also been increasingly philanthropic in his later years, pledging to donate nearly...

Among the 30 stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) isn't necessarily the most exciting name, but that might not matter for investors who own the stock as it reaches new highs. The Analyst Matt Maley of Miller Tabak discussed Verizon during...

After starting this year in fine form and leading the market higher through the first half of 2016, defensive sectors, such as consumer staples and utilities, have been taking drubbings over the past couple of months. Defensive Sectors: Recent Performance And Valuation Concerns From their most...

Defensive stocks and sectors have been in vogue this year, a theme that is benefiting the consumer staples sector in a big way. Among traditional sector exchange traded funds, the Consumer Staples Select Sect. SPDR (ETF) (NYSE: XLP) is one of the year's best with a gain of 11.2 percent. It's...

So many investors around the world are cautious in today’s market that defensive stocks may have become a risky bet. According to Citi analyst Robert Buckland, defensive stock valuations are historically high and are becoming an increasingly crowded trade. Citi’s global defense index...

As the third quarter comes to an end, Bank of America's Derek Harris offered his top 10 investment ideas for the fourth quarter. Harris' list will now be published at the beginning of each quarter. The list consists of eight Buy recommendations and two Underperform recommendations across six...

After the 13% rally in the S&P 500 over the past 2 months many investors are wondering if they should hedge a portion of their portfolio. Many think quantitative easing and any political shift (both occurring in early November) are already priced into the markets. If that is indeed the case, it...

Two defensive stalwarts, Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) have both hit recent highs. Johnson & Johnson is actually sitting near its 52 week high currently. A general movement into more stable, low-beta, and higher yielding investments have helped these two stocks...