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PSCC: A Small-Cap Defensive Play
03:13pm, Friday, 26'th Jan 2024
PSCC: A Small-Cap Defensive Play
This late-January stock-trading pattern has been a winner in 30 of the past 38 years
03:57pm, Thursday, 25'th Jan 2024
The stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 index SPX, has broken out strongly to the upside, trading at new intraday and closing highs. The breakout came on Jan. 19, over the 4,800 level.
Are defensive sectors ready to outshine growth in 2024?
07:50am, Saturday, 06'th Jan 2024
The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund NYSEARCA: XLV, which has both growth and defensive characteristics, was the leader in the first week of the year. Top sector performers included Moderna Inc. NA
4 Trends to Watch for in 2024
10:36am, Friday, 05'th Jan 2024
In 2024, inflation, interest rates, and the presidential election will likely be on top of ETF investors' minds. Here are four other lesser-known trends and insights — both positive and negative —
The consumer looks to be slightly improving in the packaged food space, says BofA's Peter Galbo
02:43pm, Wednesday, 27'th Dec 2023
Peter Galbo, research analyst at Bank of America, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the state of the consumer, the names to own heading into 2024, and more.
4 Winning ETF Areas of U.S. Holiday Retail Sales
09:46am, Wednesday, 27'th Dec 2023
Preliminary findings from Mastercard SpendingPulse reveal that U.S. retail sales, barring automotive, have experienced a year-over-year increase of 3.1% during the holiday season.
ETFs to Secure Your Portfolio Amid Potential Economic Fluctuations
03:01pm, Tuesday, 26'th Dec 2023
The possibility of a mild recession, rising fears of an economic slowdown and significant debt levels are some possible headwinds that could dampen the prospects of the economy in 2024. Look into fund
XLP: Staples Turn Cheaper In 2023, Waiting On Improved Momentum
04:56am, Friday, 22'nd Dec 2023
The broad stock market has delivered a "V-bottom" since late October, with risk-on areas performing well. Defensive sectors like Health Care, Utilities, and Consumer Staples have underperformed since
Santa Claus is coming to town and bringing presents for your stock portfolio
02:20pm, Thursday, 21'st Dec 2023
The stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index SPX, continued to move higher and deeper into overbought territory. A price was paid for that on December 20, when a small amount of selling turned i
2023 in Charts: 5 ETF Sector Stories
09:07am, Thursday, 21'st Dec 2023
2023 was a year of surprises. These are five key sector themes illustrated in charts that dominated the ETF world this past year.
Should You Invest in the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP)?
07:31am, Monday, 18'th Dec 2023
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched
3 ETFs to Buy if You're Skeptical About Interest Rate Cuts
06:06pm, Monday, 11'th Dec 2023
With all the anticipation centered on possible interest rate cuts, the concept of targeting smart ETF choices as interest rate-proof investments seems irrational, if not outright absurd. Why go with a
Weight loss drugs' impact on food stocks so far
05:40pm, Monday, 11'th Dec 2023
Yahoo Finance selected pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk (NVO) as it's 2023 Company of the Year. Developer of obesity medications Wegovy and Ozempic, Novo Nordisk stock has gained over 40% year-to-date
VettaFi Voices On: The 2023 Holiday Retail Season
03:15pm, Friday, 01'st Dec 2023
Good morning, VettaFi Voices! Last Friday, the holiday shopping season kicked off in earnest (while I hunkered down in my house eating turkey sandwiches and waited for the initial frenzy to pass).
Staples Counting on Discounts for the Remainder of 2023
09:13am, Thursday, 30'th Nov 2023
Recent data point to a record shopping season for Shopify (SHOP), which saw Black Friday sales grow 22% y/y. Additional reports from Adobe Analytics show a strong $9.8 billion Black Friday season.
