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A Tale of Two Stock Types

By Hightower Advisors / April 3, 2023

If your stock allocation was positioned more defensively during the first quarter, it likely underperformed the broader market, which was driven by strong performance by a handful of large tech stocks. But can this trend persist? In this week’s Market Strategy, Hightower Chief Market Strategist Michael Farr discusses a confluence of headwinds, including slowing consumer spending, tighter lending standards and weaker earnings expectations, that could turn the tide. He also provides perspective on political developments, European inflation and more.

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