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The past week was a whirlwind for the markets. Major indices took a hit, with the Nasdaq 100 ($QQQ) plunging 10% and the S&P 500 ($SPY) dropping more than 7%. But beneath the surface of this broad sell-off, a different story was unfolding. While tech giants like NVIDIA ($NVDA), Tesla ($ TSLA ), Palantir ($ PLTR ), and Netflix ($ NFLX ) continued to slide, certain sectors and stocks stood their ground and even flourished. Who’s Thriving Amid the Chaos? Surprisingly, some consumer cyclical and communication services stocks saw gains: McDonald’s ($ MCD ) and Yum! Brands ($ YUM ) hit all-time highs. Verizon ($VZ) reached a 52-week peak. Beaten-down names like $TEX, $CE, $LKQ, $ GES , $ARCO, $CELH, $ EL , $NEE, $ FSLR , $ ADBE , and VOD saw strong inflows, closing in the green. This raises an important question: Are we witnessing a recession panic , or is this a strategic sector rotation? Recession Panic or Sector Rotation? If this were a true recession scare, we’d expect investors to f...

Estée Lauder Companies Inc. ( NYSE: $EL ), a global leader in prestige beauty, has recently attracted significant attention from both institutional investors and insiders. With its stock price sitting at a long-term support level and a 3% dividend yield, could this be a compelling opportunity for investors? Estée Lauder: A Premium Beauty Powerhouse Founded in 1946, Estée Lauder has built a reputation for luxury skincare, cosmetics, and fragrances. The company owns an impressive portfolio of brands, including: Estée Lauder – The flagship brand known for skincare and makeup. MAC Cosmetics – A top choice for professional makeup artists. Clinique – A dermatologist-developed skincare brand. La Mer – Ultra-premium skincare with a cult following. Jo Malone London – A leader in luxury fragrances. The Ordinary (via Deciem acquisition) – A disruptor in affordable skincare. These brands help Estée Lauder dominate the high-end beauty market, but competition is fierce. Competitors: The Beauty Battl...