
Nine Wall Street strategists surveyed by AlphaScala shared their top picks for a $10,000 portfolio. The consensus: shift toward value and dividends, away from growth stocks that led the first-half rally.
Stocks had a stellar first half. The investing environment is shifting, nine Wall Street pros said. The environment looks different than it did a quarter ago. The Federal Reserve has a new leader. A deescalation of Iran-war tensions has moderated oil prices.
The nine strategists surveyed by AlphaScala shared their views on where to park a chunk of cash. Their recommendations cover asset allocation, sector tilts, and specific picks. The full list is available to AlphaScala subscribers.
The survey reflects a market in transition. The first-half rally was driven by a narrow group of mega-cap tech stocks. The second half may see a broadening out, the strategists said.
The next major catalyst is the July jobs report, due Aug. 2. The strategists said the data will influence their near-term positioning.
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