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Jim Cramer says investors have 'lost their appetite for danger' as defensive stocks take the lead

CNBC's Jim Cramer said investors are rotating into defensive sectors, signaling a growing preference for safety over risk.

Jim Cramer says investors have 'lost their appetite for danger' as defensive stocks take the lead

TL;DR

  • Investors are rotating into traditionally defensive market areas.
  • The market has 'lost its appetite for danger'.
  • Stocks hitting 52-week highs were primarily from real estate, insurance, and consumer staples sectors.
  • There's a growing investor priority for stable cash flows, dividend income, and businesses resilient in uncertain economic times.
  • This marks a departure from the previous market leadership focused on high-growth technology names.