Key Drivers of the Consumer Staples Industry Earnings is the main driver of these types of stock. The earning streams tend to be much more predictable than other sectors, and that’s usually why the stock behavior tends to be less volatile than the experience in other sectors, shown by the companies having a lower Beta. […]
Key Drivers of the Basic Materials Sector The Basic Materials sector is sensitive to changes in the business cycle. As demand for basic materials stems from the construction industry and companies requiring raw materials to then produce their final product, the supply of basic materials weighs heavily on a strong economy. In a growing, expanding economy,
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