Report
David Silver
EUR 98.48 For Business Accounts Only

Industrials After Trump's Election: Greater Uncertainty but Defense Likely the Greatest Beneficiary

It’s challenging to predict what will happen following the election of Donald Trump as president, because he may lack the full support of the Republican Congress and may refine his policies as his team gathers information from business and labor leaders, but we can say with confidence that the near-term cone of uncertainty surrounding the performance of many industrial stocks just increased. Trump’s anti-free-trade rhetoric and policy uncertainty has led to an initially weaker U.S. dollar, which...
Underlying
Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Illinois Tool Works manufactures a range of industrial products and equipment. Automotive OEM segment produces components and fasteners for automotive-related applications. Food Equipment segment is engaged in commercial food equipment. Test and Measurement and Electronics segment produces equipment for testing and measuring of materials and structures. Welding segment produces arc welding equipment, consumables and accessories. Polymers and Fluids segment produces adhesives, sealants, lubrication and cutting fluids for auto aftermarket maintenance. Construction Products segment supplies fastening systems and solutions. Specialty Products segment is focused on patent protection.

Provider
Morningstar
Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

Morningstar provides data on approximately 530,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on more than 18 million equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and precious metals, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries and had approximately $185 billion in assets under advisement and management as of June 30, 2016.

We have operations in 27 countries.

Analysts
David Silver

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