Is ‘Quality’ Investing About to Make a Comeback? Plus, Oil Nears $100
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After years of underperformance, a shift may be underway. “Quality” investing—a strategy that focuses on companies with strong balance sheets, stable earnings, and low debt—is showing signs of a revival. Investors, who have recently favored high-growth or speculative stocks, are now turning back to safer, reliable assets. Analysts note that as economic uncertainty rises, the market often rewards quality. Separately, oil prices are climbing again. Some experts warn that crude could soon break the $100 per barrel mark, driven by supply constraints and geopolitical tensions. For now, both trends signal a cautious but potentially profitable turn in global markets.