Best & Worst Large Cap Stocks
Large Cap Report -- Summary
- The best ranked large-cap sector is services.
- The top-scoring industry is business services.
The top-ranked large-cap sectors this week is services (JEC, TGT, MCD, KSU, EBAY, CTAS, CME). Technology, industrial goods, healthcare, and utilities score neutral. Bunching of sectors often coincides with inflection points. Watch for leadership changes in the coming weeks. Consumer goods, financials, REITs, and basic materials score below average.
Stock Ratings -- Best & Worst Scoring
The following are the best and worst scoring large-cap stock s this week:
Industry Ranking
The best large-cap industries this week are business services (CTAS, CME, TRU, INFO, GPN), gold (GOLD, NEM), insurance brokers (AJG, AON), restaurants (MCD, CMG), and personal products (PG, EL, KMB).
Gold and major chemicals (APD, SHW, FMC) are best in basic materials. Concentrate on personal products, beverages (STZ, KO, BF-B), and cleaning products (CHD) in consumer goods. Focus on insurance brokers, diversified investments (NDAQ), and P&C insurers (CINF, CB, ACGL, HIG) in financials. Medical instruments (BSX, DXCM, BAX, SYK, IART), generic drugs (ZTS, CTLT), and medical appliances (ABT, STE, EW, MDT) are best in healthcare. Aerospace/defense (TDG, TDY, NOC, HXL, GD), waste management (WM, RSG), and industrial equipment (PH) offer upside in industrials. REITs rank below average. The strongest scoring services industries include business services, restaurants, and management services (BAH, ACN). Information technology (CDW, EPAM), multimedia & graphics software (TTWO, ATVI), and technical & system software (SNPS, INFY, ANSS) are top-rated in technology. Gas (TRP) and electric utilities (AEP, SO) can also be bought.
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