2 Sector ETFs To Watch: Retail (XRT) and Semiconductors (SMH)
On Monday, the Retail Sector ETF (NYSEARCA: XRT) went green.
However, as I wrote last night, we still do not know if “in the current...
Will Retail Sector ETF (XRT) Make A Higher Low?
The Retail Sector Indicator has been reliable.
In late January, early February, while everyone was still so bullish, the Retail Sector ETF (NYSRARCA: XRT) failed...
U.S. ETF Launches Set Record: There’s a Bull Market Somewhere
Q1 2025 featured a more than 25% annual increase in new U.S. ETF launches
Some of last year’s themes remain hot, but new strategies have...
Is It Time to Look at Fixed Income and Inflation Protection?
Recently, I was asked on CNBC Asia what I thought about fixed income at the present time.
My answer was that I thought having cash...
Should Investors Buy the Dip or Buy the Consolidation Breakout?
During corrections, one must assess which presents less or more risk.
Should you buy the dip on highflyers hoping you catch a bottom?
And, as I...
Record Q4 Stock Buybacks Give Way To Softer Trends Into 2025
Last year was a record for S&P 500 Index (INDEXSP:.INX) stock buybacks, led by the now “Lag 7” companies, though the SPX buyback yield...
Transportation ETF (IYT) Underperforming Major Stock Indices
On Monday, we looked at and analyzed the Retail Sector (XRT) in detail.
And we determined that Monday’s action is still within the range of...
Stock Market Update: What’s Next For Retail Sector (XRT)?
This is a big week for data concerning the consumer.
PCE inflation price data is coming out Friday. Tariffs remain a political football. And the...
Are Stocks Bottoming? Investor Sentiment vs Investing Reality
The S&P 500 Index (INDEXSP:.INX) and financial markets are trying to climb a wall of worry this week. While sentiment indicators flash red, real-time...
Mergers & Acquisition Deals Chill On Economic Headwinds
Corporate dealmaking continues to struggle in 2025, with Q1 M&A announcements currently set to come in at their lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic
Stubbornly...
