SPDR S&P Retail ETF News

The retail sector is in focus with the earnings releases of big retailers coming up. The sector is expected to report earnings growth of 28.1% on 6.4% revenue growth.

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for January revealed a 0.8% drop in headline sales compared to December. That was the largest monthly pull back in consumer spending since March.

Americans are expected to shell out $25.8 billion on Valentine's Day this year, an average of $185.81 per person. Investors seeking to capitalize on the splurge should invest in consumer discretionary

Exchanging chocolates, greeting cards, flowers have been common on Valentine Day. Surprise your beloved with some financially-sensitive gifts like ETFs and make the event more purposeful.

Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They serve as essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesse

The fourth quarter earnings reporting cycle is ongoing. Though investors' top focus remains on bottom line during an earnings reason, top line probably tells you more about the inherent strength of a

The U.S. economy added 353,000 for the month, much better than the Dow Jones estimate for 185,000 (as quoted on CNBC).

The U.S. economy exhibited a robust performance in the fourth quarter of 2023, with the real GDP growing at an annualized rate of 3.3%. This growth topped market expectations of 2% and followed a 4.9%

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for December revealed a 0.6% rise in headline sales compared to November, highlighting a second straight month of increased consumer spending. The lates

There has been a deceleration in the earnings outlook in recent months, with negative revisions for several key sectors since the start of the fourth quarter.

The SPDR S&P Retail ETF focuses on 77 stocks from the retail sector, including apparel, specialty stores, and automotive. We touch upon some of the underlying conditions in the retail sector. Retailer

Wall Street witnessed an upbeat December due to moderation in inflationary pressures, the likelihood of Fed rate cuts in 2024 and decent corporate earnings.

According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, U.S. retail sales increased 3.1% between Nov 1 and Dec 24.

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.

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