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Defensives Lead Sectors In Thursday Trading As Technology Trails

BenzingaBenzinga Insights

Seven sectors are higher and four are lower in Thursday’s regular session, with defensive sectors holding two of the top three positions. The leaders are separated rather than clustered, with Health Care sitting well above the next group.

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