Even as the market rises, these names may be ripe for a pullback. What should you do?
Crude oil prices have been rising in recent weeks as tensions over Syria have risen. So far, gasoline prices at the pump are little changed. 'So far' is the operative phrase.
Poor economic data and volatility shake investors out of their complacency.
When you take out the volatile energy sector, the EPS growth rate is only 3.22%.
The current quarter has continued to highlight the sector's challenges and its long-term potential.
With the overall markets moving higher, investors should step into these stocks, ETFs and precious metals.
Contrary to the seasonal tendency, technical signals suggest oil and gas prices may decline.
The sector will soon enter a period of seasonal strength, and two stocks in particular look like attractive buys on any upcoming pullbacks.
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