After being in control last month, the bears are under assault from buyers who are determined to regain control of the stock market’s immediate-term trend. And while the struggle is still undecided, there are some conspicuous areas of strength in an otherwise volatile broad market. Demand has been especially strong in the food and beverage industry, as well as consumer staples. There is also evidence of re-emerging strength in the broker/dealers. We’ll examine each area in today’s report as I make the case that once a bottom has been confirmed, these three industries will lead