SPDR S&P Retail ETF News

Michael Lasser, UBS retail analyst, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss which retailers are at risk for closure and which are shifting their models to thrive.

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for March revealed a 0.7% rise in headline sales from February, marking the second straight month of increased consumer spending. The latest increase wa

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They are essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses because they allow them to mak

Total S&P 500 earnings are expected to be up 2.5% from the same period last year on 3.5% higher revenues with technology sector being the key driver.

We have highlighted ETFs that are expected to benefit/lose from higher oil prices.

Watching certain instruments for clues on next moves, probably the best (equities) to watch is the Economic Modern Family of stock market ETFs. These ETFs cover everything from tech to regional bank s

Retail stocks are showing some strength as they come into an important breakout price resistance zone. The Retail Sector ETF (XRT) is currently trading at its Money Flow Unit 2 (MFU-2) price target ar

These ETF investing areas should see an uptick in business this Easter.

U.K. and U.S. retailers are reportedly finding that deep discounts aren't enough to woo consumers. “Even the strongest and highest profile brands up and down the country are struggling,” said J

The majority of leading stocks are usually in leading sectors.

Retail earnings season is starting to wind down with reports from some smaller names finally starting to roll in. While a few smaller retailers still have yet to report, we now have earnings numbers f

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They are essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses.

With the holiday earnings season for retailers nearly wrapped up, most have reported better-than-feared results at the top and bottom line. Flat or declining sales, however, remain a headwind for thos

Retail sales rose 0.6% in February after falling a revised 1.1% in January. But last month's gain in retail sales was weaker-than-expected.

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for February revealed a 0.6% rebound in headline sales from January, the largest monthly rise in consumer spending since September. The latest increase,