Financial Sands Shift as Sparks Fly in VP Debate

With sparks from the Thursday's VP debate still glowing in the minds of voters, investors are reassessing the presidential election race and what it means for the equities they own.

Unlike the Romney vs. Obama debate, last night's face-off between Vice President Joe Biden and hopeful Paul Ryan left no doubt in viewers minds that the two parties remain diametrically opposed, with key differences that will effect various sectors of the economy. The most likely areas to be affected include the fiscal cliff, the financial and healthcare sector, oil and alternative energy, and defense.

To sum it up, investors following the election think an Obama/Biden victor will favor alternative energy, generic-drug makers, and hospital.

A Romney/Ryan win, on the other hand, would favor insurers, oil companies, big banks, and defense contractors.

Speculation is also growing that Biden's wry smile could mean it's time to take profit in Pfizer (NYSE: PFE), the maker of Viagra.

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