Amidst the stock market’s continued downside volatility, utilities have emerged as the safe haven -- moving higher last week as the broader market felt intense selling pressure. On a 52-week intra-day high basis, six of the 11 S&P 500 sectors were mostly in a correction mode from their most recent highs -- but not Utilities. Larger-than-average dividend yields and steady revenue streams are arguably what helped Utilities gain investor favor in times of tumult.With investors worried about slowing global economic growth, trade woes with China, and a flattening yield curve, the relative safety of Utilities has gained more attention. A few stocks investors might consider if looking for Utilities plays are Entergy Corporation (ETR, +1.33%), Edison International (EIX, +1.28%) and Exelon Corporation (EXC, +1.01%).

Shares of residential solar installer, Vivint Solar (VSLR), tumbled nearly 22.1% in Friday trading after the news of a huge stake sell-off by a major shareholder hit the market. 313 Acquisitions LLC, a fund managed by Blackstone Group LP and Vivint’s principal stockholder, has decided to sell 8 million shares of the rooftop solar company.However, the major twist regarding the sale is that shares are being sold at $5.50 per share, a massive 21% discount to its yesterday's close price of $7.00 per share.

PG&E's stock lost more than 20 percent of its value Wednesday after the utility said it does not have nearly enough insurance coverage if it is found liable for a Northern California wildfire that has left at least 56 people dead and destroyed about 9,000 homes. READ MORE...

Since crude oil prices have surged more than 25% since the beginning of the year, optimistic investors are betting a barrel of oil could cross the $100/barrel mark by year-end. Impending U.S. sanctions against Iran, coupled with bottlenecks in the U.S. shale industry and the anticipated collapse of Venezuela's economy, have many energy market analysts contemplating an abrupt supply shock -- which in turn could push oil prices higher. There are several investment implications of higher oil, which could affect everything from consumer spending to Emerging Markets (which rely heavily on imports).Check out some of the related portfolios below for trade ideas. 

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