Let’s Tap the Momentum in Industrials and the Value in Utilities

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Today, we’re digging into two themes in two key sectors: the continued strength in industrials and an early-stage setup in utilities that’s just too compelling to ignore.

Industrials are building on bullish momentum, supported by surprisingly strong U.S. manufacturing and services PMI numbers. That strength is showing up in names like Caterpillar and Honeywell, each offering strategic setups and measured upside.

But don’t count out utilities just yet. While the sector has been hit hard, long lower shadows and stabilizing price action are painting a picture of a bottoming pattern. For income-seekers, yields are jumping, making select names like NextEra and XLU viable plays through put-selling strategies or dividend capture.

Let’s break down the technicals, the trades, and the opportunity right now…

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