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Our sector by sector guide to the UK stock market in 2024

Life insurers offer great dividend yields, but capital growth will be no less of a challenge in 2024

The sector remains weak as customers rely on prior-year purchases rather than making new orders

While there are signs of weakness for both high-street and luxury retailers, certain companies and sub-sectors are well-placed for a strong year

There are signs of green shoots in construction, but will they sprout or wither?

Consumers are still hungry for good value

Key player Diageo's struggles in the US highlight headwinds for the wider sector

A focus on higher-margin areas of defence procurement points the way for UK contractors

The housebuilding market faces a better year, but approaches and results from the major players vary

Demand has returned – but issues persist