Companies in the insurance business, traditionally shunned for being unexciting, featured prominently in several December strategy reports. Technology stocks and construction plays are out, but healthcare and insurance are safe buys. “We advise investors to continue choosing defensive and quality stocks,” the equity research team at CGSCIMB wrote on the front page of their annual strategy report. The insurance sector is also one of the top picks at MIDF Research. Emerging markets as a whole may fare better in 2019, according to a Bloomberg survey of 30 investors, traders and strategists.

Source: The Star December 30, 2018 23:26 UTC