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![According to market researchers, consumer staples was one of the only sectors to survive October’s vicious sell-off with a net positive gain.](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/october-storm.jpg)
November 7, 2018 Stocks
According to market researchers, consumer staples was one of the only sectors to survive October’s vicious sell-off with a net positive gain.![I gave you my advice about this Election Day when I said: “Throw the bums out.” When the results come in, it is doubtful my recommendation will be followed.](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/election-day.jpg)
November 6, 2018 Government & Politics
I gave you my advice about this election when I said: “Throw the bums out.” When the results come in, it is doubtful my recommendation will be followed.![As Apple’s relative brand premium declines, so does its pricing power. Eventually, that must hit its bottom line. Perhaps it already has.](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/apple-big-trouble.jpg)
November 5, 2018 Technology
As Apple’s relative brand premium declines, so does its pricing power. Eventually, that must hit its bottom line. Perhaps it already has.![For some reason, the world seems to take Saudi Arabia at its word that it will produce more oil. The problem is, the kingdom can’t do it.](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/iran-oil-crisis.jpg)
November 5, 2018 Oil
For some reason, the world seems to take Saudi Arabia at its word that it will produce more oil. The problem is, the kingdom can’t do it.![The best way to ride out volatile markets is to shift your portfolio into a more defensive position — if you haven’t already.](https://banyanhill.com/wp-content/uploads/defensive-investment.jpg)
November 2, 2018 Investment Opportunities
The key strategy when investing in times of uncertainty and market downturns is to seek out sectors that consumers can’t do without.