The stock market is divided into 11 market sectors based on the Global Industry Classification Standard, or GICS. This system, created jointly by Morgan Stanley and Standard & Poor's, sorts ...

Stock market sectors group similar stocks, easing comparison and investment decisions. Sector-based ETFs and mutual funds offer a low-risk entry into specific market areas. Key sectors include ...

The stock market is a complex ecosystem with various sectors that react differently to market conditions. Understanding these ...

Some stock market sectors make up a tiny portion of the S&P 500. Growth-oriented sectors continue to outperform the S&P 500. Risk-averse investors may appreciate low-cost funds that target value ...

The stock market is divided into sectors, with each group of stocks having commonalities with each other, usually because they are in similar industries. The broader market is divided into 11 ...

The stock market is nursing modest gains after languishing for much of the morning. The turnaround was driven by a handful of sectors. With the S&P 500 up slightly, its consumer staples sector was ...

There are 11 stock market sectors, but only three beat the S&P 500 last year: communications, financials, and consumer discretionary. Even the technology sector underperformed the S&P 500 last year.