41. Pharmaceutical stocks are a good hedge against recession. 42. Pharmaceutical stocks led the selloff. 43. Pharmaceutical stocks were higher, as investors bought stocks that should perform well even in an economic downturn. 44. A poor outlook for technology and pharmaceutical stocks prompted heavy selling in those sectors Tuesday, the only notable activity in an otherwise lackluster session. 45. A slump in bank and pharmaceutical stocks pulled the rest of the market lower Tuesday as investors tried to sort out conflicting signals on the economy. 46. But now is the time when we all should be enhancing our portfolios with reliable pharmaceutical stocks. 47. But pharmaceutical stocks fared better. 48. But pharmaceutical stocks, often considered wise buys in an uncertain or bearish market, fell. 49. Consumer goods and pharmaceutical stocks fared slightly better, as investors looked for less risky investments. 50. Even pharmaceutical stocks, generally considered safer bets, suffered. |