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Don't drop your defence

By Algy Hall, 29 January 2008

Backing defensive sectors hasn't worked during 2008's falls. What's going on?

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Algy Hall is the Investors Chronicle's Sectors Editor. He covers leisure sectors including pub, restaurant, travel and hotel companies and is a regular contributor to the magazine's stock screening column.

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