Tag: etfs

Gold and silver prices have rallied sharply off the recent lows. While there is no guarantee that this is anything more than a "bounce," it...

The performance of the Retail Sector is a nice barometer for the economy. And the Retail Sector ETF (XRT) is currently trading into important...

Interest rates remain elevated as does the U.S. stock market. That said, higher interest rates translate to downside pressure on treasury bonds. I write this even...

Looking across the retail sector, we see a mixed bag. Today, we look at a big box retailer (Target Corp) and highlight its relative out-performance. This...

Everybody loves semiconductor stocks right now. AI is booming, Nvidia’s flying, and FOMO is everywhere. Please watch the Semiconductors Sector etf (SMH) and myself as we...

The banks and financial stocks are trading sideways... and well off the highs of the year. Will the current trading action in the Financial Sector...

The Retail Sector ETF (XRT) is flashing warning signs as the consumer continues to struggle under the pressure of rising costs and slowing momentum. Meanwhile,...

There have been several storylines within the U.S. equity markets rally. Some show up front and center (AI stocks). Others not so much. One oldie but...

Natural gas looks cheap, with its ratio to oil near a 20-year low.  A level we haven’t seen since the early shale expansion era. But cheap...

The stock market is asking and answering. Right now, there are four questions driving investor thinking: Will tech continue to run?  Will yields rise or fall?  Where is...