defensive
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He said investors could make room for such a shift by reducing overweight positions in traditional defensive sectors, which tend to lag when the economy is still expanding and a bull market remains intact.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026
In Paris, the CAC 40 was 0.5% higher as luxury companies extended recent gains, while defensive stocks like Carrefour—up 3.7%—rallied.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
Tuchel might get more defensive stability there if he plays Djed Spence but, by doing that, England would probably lose a little bit going forward.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026
Mexico’s defensive performance has been credited to the direction of Rafa Márquez, a former Barcelona player who is one of Mexico’s assistant coaches.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026
“Now, today we’ll be discussing your most important defensive tactic...”
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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