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Investors pivot to defensive stocks as markets enter a ‘state of alert’

Open the sourceReported by CNBC, cnbc.com, 11 November 2026

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Technology stocks lost momentum as investors rotated into defensive sectors, reflecting a broader reassessment of risk across equity markets. The shift comes as markets enter what one strategist described as a "state of alert," with capital moving away from high-growth names toward sectors typically viewed as more resilient in downturns. The rotation underscores growing caution over valuations and the durability of the tech-led rally. Investors will be watching upcoming economic data and earnings for signals on whether the defensive pivot persists or proves temporary.

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