Sticking With Your 2010 Winners Could Be a Winner for 2011

According to S&P, investors who reinvested in the previous year’s three best-performing sectors outperformed the S&P 500 benchmark 70% of the time. But those who invested in the prior year’s three worst-performing sectors beat …

For Investors, Defense Isn’t Always the Best Offense

The market’s recent volatility might make defensive investing seem appealing. But S&P Equity Research analysts caution that focusing too much on defensive sectors could have negative repercussions as well. Here’s how to play sm…