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sector

[sek-ter] / ˈsɛk tər /


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“We expect cyclical sectors and oil importers—some of which have had strong starts to the year and may face vulnerability from positioning adjustments—will likely see pressure unless a resolution occurs quickly.”

From The Wall Street Journal

By contrast, major U.S. stock indexes fell in the week’s closing session as heavy selling continued in the technology sector.

From MarketWatch

The German sector trades at 38 times forecast earnings, up from 20 times at the start of last year and far above the 15 times of the German market as a whole.

From The Wall Street Journal

But she argues: "What patients are paying for in the private sector is access to see the person they want and time for that consultation."

From BBC

"It's amazing because we're not only helping the American drilling companies, but also the Venezuelan private companies in the oil and gas sector to buy quality US-made drill rigs," he said.

From Barron's