Big Call: Duke Energy, General Dynamics, AXA, Republic Services

The French insurer AXA is among the most attractive sector stocks on the trading floor. As it currently, like many other insurers, benefits from rising prices, especially in the property and casualty segment, and makes good progress with cost-cutting measures and the implementation of AI applications, AXA is likely to accelerate its growth trajectory in the medium term. Heavyweights from the defense sector remain in focus due to the ongoing Middle East conflict and the tense geopolitical situation. Alongside Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin,...