On Feb. 28, the US and Israel launched missile strikes on Iran. Within days, Iran responded militarily, then economically by dramatically clogging the flow of oil, gas and other goods through the Strait of Hormuz.
Read more →Over the past few years, equity income ETFs have certainly seemed to pick up steam among the broader investment community. Sure, these strategies are income-oriented approaches, but that may not be the sole reason why f…
Read more →JPMorgan Chase Financial Company announced a quarterly coupon payout for the Alerian MLP Index ETN (AMJB). This latest payout highlights the ongoing importance of the midstream MLP segment in generating consistent portf…
Read more →For advisors and investors still seeking to amplify their portfolio’s diversification and inflation resilience, commodities can help meet the moment. However, some commodities may be especially well-positioned to take a…
Read more →Westinghouse, which is 49% owned by Cameco Corp. (CCJ), recently achieved initial criticality for its eVinci microreactor this month, marking a notable milestone for advanced nuclear deployment. Key Takeaways Westinghou…
Read more →US data left the Federal Reserve in an uncomfortable position. Core PCE for July rose 0.2% month on month and 3.3% year on year, both in line with consensus, while headline PCE came in firmer at 3.7%, a tenth above expe…
Read more →Oil remained supported in the absence of a Strait of Hormuz deal and with efforts to reopen the waterway dampened by tit-for-tat demands by Iran and US President Trump for reparations.
Read more →The precious metal rallies Gold is showing signs of life. After suffering its worst quarterly return in more than a decade amid rising yields and other pressures, gold has rebounded roughly 15% since June. However, it r…
Read more →The stronger than expected reading reinforces the case for a BOJ rate hike as soon as its September 17-18 meeting, with the core-core gauge the central bank watches most closely now sitting just 2 basis points shy of an…
Read more →British companies registered their strongest confidence reading since March this month, supported by a more favourable assessment of the economy, a fresh survey indicated, aligning with other recent data pointing to a b…
Read more →NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2025 /CNW/ - Bank of Montreal ("BMO") announced today (i) its intention to redeem all of the outstanding securities of its MicroSectorsTM FANG+™ Index 3× Leveraged ETNs due January 8, 2038, CUSIP: 063…
Read more →The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) crossed $100 billion in assets this month, marking a major milestone for the equal-weight ETF. Unlike the traditional S&P 500, which gives its largest companies the biggest por…
Read more →During the trading week ending August 21, Bitcoin rallied as the White House renewed its push for passage of the Clarity Act. That bounce implied that this week would be a test for the durability of Bitcoin’s rebound – …
Read more →Markets are largely reducing expectations for a near-term U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike, and we agree. July’s weak jobs report, the underwhelming retail sales report, and continued softening of the monthly inflat…
Read more →Bitcoin exposure has powered early gains in the Porter & Company Porter Portfolio Index ETF (PCPP). The fund has grown to $23.9 million in assets less than three months after its launch, according to ETF Database data. …
Read more →In an ETF ecosystem that grows with each passing day, investors have plenty of viable options to meet specific goals and mitigate challenges. As concentration risk looms and the need for diversification grows, internati…
Read more →On this final episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 1X Shares (NVDU) and the Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 2X Shares (NVDD) with Chuck J…
Read more →Traditionally speaking, when new threats of tariffs hit the headlines, it tends to be a bad thing for many investment approaches. Key Takeaways: While escalating tariffs could be a concern for the markets, a couple of d…
Read more →Heading into Q2 fiscal 2027 earnings, the capital markets wondered if the vaunted chipmaking giant Nvidia still has its mojo. Despite rallying to atmospheric levels over the past three years, this massive upside is alre…
Read more →Bitcoin has rebounded sharply from the low-$60,000s to around $80,000, gaining nearly 20% last week in one of its strongest weekly moves in years. The rally appears to reflect several forces working together: improving …
Read more →Inflation remains a hot topic, directly impacting everything from your grocery bill to interest rates. As of the latest data, two key inflation gauges — the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index and the Co…
Read more →The state of the crypto ETF market and a remarkable ETF growth story headlined this week’s ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Roxanna Islam, head of sector and industry research at VettaFi, followed by Robert Hum of S…
Read more →On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF (FNDX) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several to…
Read more →Key Takeaways The July jobs report headline (-23,000 payrolls and a combined -103,000 in prior-month revisions) glances over a more nuanced picture: layoffs remain historically low and job openings remain plentiful. Thi…
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