Dividend investing is back in fashion as wild price swings in the stock market and prolonged uncertainties weigh on investor sentiment. Retail companies enjoyed a strong holiday season but online sales continue to eat into brick-and-mortar shops’ margins. Brazil came third as the nation’s stock market soared to all-time highs on positive momentum. Biotechnology shares marked a major reversal on mergers and encouraging trial data. Small caps closed the list as some investors are adding them back to their portfolios. Check out our previous Trends edition at Trending: Brazil Welcomes New President in Hope of Economic Resurgence.