Here are three of the best defensive stock picks I'd recommend to investors seriously concerned about downside potential in the markets today.
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Concerned about the market correctionon the horizon...

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Airbnb reported gross bookings of $10.3 billion, signaling a surge in demand for rental homes as travel starts to make a comeback.

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Airbnb on Thursday reported $886.93 million in Q1 revenue, beating Wall Street expectations.
Airbnb reported $...

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Cruz's comments feed into a longstanding trope that any criticism of Israel is inherently antisemitic.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex.
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GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas on Thursday attacked the Squad, a group of Democratic lawmakers.
We get it, you dont like the Jews, ...

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Cloud hyperscalers drive projects to slap restrictions on code use Perconas CEO had taken a swipe at open-source software vendors switching to proprietary or less-permissive open-source licences in an attempt to avoid being run over by cloud giants...

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The thousands of US contractors sent overseas were a massive experiment in how Uncle Sam could lean on the private sector help it wage war.

A US soldier and several contractors next to a MQ-1B Predator at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan, January 3, 2015.
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Plans to withdraw the...

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Ground stations to be located within Google's data centres...

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On Thursday, First Trust Advisors L.P., a leading ETF provider and asset manager, announced the launch of a new actively managed ETF, the First Trust New York Municipal High Income ETF (NYSE Arca: FMNY). The fund seeks to provide income exempt from regular federal, New York State, and New York City ...

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These Tampa hotels offer a Gulf Coast getaway with bay views near Busch Gardens, downtown, and white sand beaches.If you buy through our links, we may earn money from affiliate partners. Learn more.

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BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Thursday offered differing views on the outcomes of Idaho's longest ever legislative session after lawmakers grappled with challenges brought on by fast growth and an influx of new residents straining roads, schools and tax fairness policy...

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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont offered a slightly revised proposal to nursing home workers and their employers on Thursday, the eve of a possible strike at 26 facilities, that includes expanding a yet-to-be-reached labor-management agreement from two to four years...

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The Thursdays order came on an application by activists led by Harsh Mander, seeking urgent directions to ensure that migrant workers are not deprived of ration and food security and are able to travel back to their homes at nominal cost...

https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/give-ration-2-free-meals-day-to-migrant-workers-sc-tells-centre-delhi-up-and-haryana/2251614/

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Oppenheimer analyst Suraj Kalia maintained a Buy rating on Beyond Air (XAIR) today and set a price target of $9.00.
The post Oppenheimer Thinks Beyond Airs Stock is Going to Recover appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
Oppenheimer analyst Suraj Kalia maintained a Buy rating on Beyond Air (XAIR) today ...

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The majority of false claims about COVID vaccines on social media trace back to just a handful of influential figures. So why don't the companies just shut them down?The majority of false claims about COVID vaccines on social media trace back to just a handful of influential figures. So why don't ...

https://www.npr.org/2021/05/13/996570855/disinformation-dozen-test-facebooks-twitters-ability-to-curb-vaccine-hoaxes

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A morning rally didn't hold as investors continue to fret about the company's testing schedule.Shares of Virgin Galactic Holdings (NYSE: SPCE) mounted a brief rally Thursday morning, up as much as 5% in early trading, before falling in the afternoon. The stock, off 20% for the week and down 70% ...

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Awareness of the importance of robust driver monitoring systems has risen significantly in recent weeks. I will explore some of the most common misconceptions I've seen written about this vital safety technology.
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Rep. Jimmy Gomez says he plans to ask colleagues do you want to be in a work environment where youre always looking over your shoulder? Rep. Jimmy Gomez says he plans to ask colleagues do you want to be in a work environment where youre always looking over your shoulder...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2021/05/13/one-house-democrat-is-not-giving-up-on-his-crusade-to-expel-marjorie-taylor-greene/

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WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. restaurants and stores are rapidly raising pay in an urgent effort to attract more applicants and keep up with a flood of customers as the pandemic eases...

https://apnews.com/article/health-coronavirus-pandemic-business-5eb1432c117e217fea65bfaa138002e9

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DOVER, Del. (AP) - The state House has voted to approve a Democratic proposal eliminating a provision in Delaware law that allows employers to pay minors and probationary workers less than the minimum wage...

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MALIBU, Calif. (AP) - A water fill-up station in the mountains above Malibu is increasing capacity to handle larger firefighting helicopters that are being contracted to bolster Southern California fleets...

https://apnews.com/article/business-fires-c821152569cd251a9dfc82801ade2dbd

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas would ban abortions after as early as six weeks - before many women even know they are pregnant - and allow private citizens to enforce the rule through civil lawsuits against doctors and others under a measure given final approval by state lawmakers Thursday...

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SEATTLE (AP) - Now that the Seattle Kraken are full-fledged members of the NHL, general manager Ron Francis can start his wheeling and dealing. Signing players? That started this week with the addition of 21-year-old Luke Henman...

https://apnews.com/article/vegas-golden-knights-business-hockey-nhl-sports-474cca638e67dc904a2c474165931701

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan legislators on Thursday approved mid-year spending bills, including billions of federal coronavirus relief to boost pay for frontline government workers, incentivize unemployed people to return to work and upgrade infrastructure...

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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Republican House lawmakers on Thursday began advancing a proposal to offer Louisiana residents receiving unemployment up to $1,000 to go back to work, but only if they give up their right to claim jobless benefits for six months...

https://apnews.com/article/la-state-wire-louisiana-lifestyle-health-coronavirus-pandemic-16411a2619a451ec30cf8eb6094d8f68

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The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen. The decline the fourth in the past five weeks coincides with a rash of states...

https://chinapost.nownews.com/20210514-2471013

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Streaming hits like WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier failed to deliver the kind of Disney Plus subscriber numbers that Wall Street was looking for, as the Walt Disney Company reported a mixed quarterly report on Thursday. The entertainment conglomerate...

https://variety.com/2021/film/news/disney-quarterly-earnings-disney-plus-1234972687/

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Coinbase's stock extends slide after hours, off around 4% after quarterly update...

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In a report released today, Ittai Kidron from Oppenheimer maintained a Hold rating on Tufin Software Technologies (TUFN). The companys shares closed last ...
The post Tufin Software Technologies (TUFN) Receives a Rating Update from a Top Analyst appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
In a report ...

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A White House aide made the announcement over a loud speaker, and several White House reporters shared images of people's reactions.

President Joe Biden walks with the Biden family dogs, Champ and Major Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, on the South Lawn of the White House.
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https://www.businessinsider.com/vaccinated-white-house-staff-take-off-masks-cdc-announcement-2021-5

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Theres a lot to be optimistic about in the Healthcare sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Wave Life Sciences (WVE) and ...
The post Analysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: Wave Life Sciences (WVE) and Selecta Biosciences (SELB) appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
Theres a lot to be ...

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KarmaLab is a special unit that works with marketers to create ad campaigns without turning off fans...

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Lowes (NYSE: LOW) jumped Thursday after Oppenheimer upgraded the home construction companys outlook, lifting homebuilder sector-related exchange traded funds on Thursday. Among the better-performing areas of the market on Thursday, the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (NYSEArca: ITB...

https://www.etftrends.com/upbeat-call-on-lowes-helps-lift-homebuilder-etfs/

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The days when the person with the most experience in the room made the big decisions are gone. The days when the person with the most experience in the room made the big decisions are gone...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alteryx/2021/05/13/5-leading-data-analytics-trends-you-should-know-about/

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Plug Power has seen better days, but even after such a big dip, we're going to pass on PLUG stock in favor of better companies.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who suspended the use of bitcoin for car purchases late Wednesday, called the cryptocurrencys energy trend insane...

https://www.thestar.com/business/thestreet/2021/05/13/tesla-moves-higher-as-tech-rebounds-bitcoin-heavy-after-elon-musk-u-turn.html

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In FY21, the pandemic-induced slowdown impacted growth and there was a marginal erosion in AUM to Rs 5,357 crore as of Q3FY21...

https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/banking-finance/asirvad-microfinance-plans-to-rope-in-partner-may-go-public-in-due-course/2251549/

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Companies in the Healthcare sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on Liquidia Technologies (LQDA) and Precision BioSciences ...
The post Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Healthcare Companies: Liquidia Technologies (LQDA) and Precision BioSciences (DTIL) ...

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BlackBerry (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB) stock has had a wild start to the year, but during this tech pullback, should investors buy or avoid this stock?
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While the rest of the world continues to buy up cryptocurrency, other ...

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BofA's sixth survey on millennial home improvement found 82% were more likely to buy a fixer. After that, they have to take out loans for DIY work.

Millennials are turning to fixer-uppers to get their hands on a home.
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Millennials are buying fixer-uppers amid a cutthroat...

https://www.businessinsider.com/millennials-buying-fixer-uppers-housing-market-inventory-shortage-real-estate-2021-5

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Colonial pipeline operators began restarting operations Wednesday evening but said it would take several days for the supply chain to return and warned some markets could continue experiencing service interruptions. The mass panic caused by gasoline shortages and spiking prices across the East Coast...

https://cleantechnica.com/2021/05/13/an-8th-grader-could-have-hacked-the-koch-owned-colonial-pipeline/

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The China-based e-commerce titan published a mixed earnings report early this morning.Shares of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE: BABA) are trading 5.5% lower at 3:15 p.m. EDT. The company released its fourth-quarter 2021 results early Thursday morning, beating some analyst ...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/13/why-alibaba-shares-are-falling-today/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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Officials say Maj. Christopher Warnagiris is believed to be the first active duty military service member to be charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.Officials say Maj. Christopher Warnagiris is believed to be the first active duty military service member to be charged in ...

https://www.npr.org/2021/05/13/996602525/active-duty-marine-corps-major-charged-in-capitol-riot

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - The identity of Missouri Lottery winners could be kept secret under legislation sent to Gov. Mike Parson that would reverse the state's current policy and run contrary to national norms...

https://apnews.com/article/michael-brown-business-government-and-politics-dc1467a8611db557494d435fd9e53bcf

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Two energy projects highlighting the environmental justice movement in very different ways are under way in New Jersey.A gas-fired power backup power plant is proposed for a sewage treatment facility in an already-polluted minority community...

https://apnews.com/article/nj-state-wire-new-jersey-business-environment-and-nature-f7701edef59c49ac5097f4d40ad6d37f

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's administration failed to thoroughly monitor how $3.1 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds it oversaw last year were being used, increasing the risk for misuse, a state audit said Thursday...

https://apnews.com/article/pandemics-business-health-coronavirus-pandemic-technology-5ea282d2ea4f816e0e69d93e3e3021dc

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Inflationary pressures could push interest rates higher, but theyre still historically low. Investors can mine for higher yields with the Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF (DJD)and the Invesco SP 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (SPHD). Investors always have the ...

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Analysts are rushing to defend their positions on MSFT stock, but Microsoft faces serious security issues that could lead to slowing earnings.
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