Tag: xlu

The Utilities Sector (XLU) doesn't get a lot of headlines. In fact, many investors don't even pay attention to it. But for that reason, it's...

It's been a tough environment for the Utilities Sector. The ETF (XLU) has underperformed for months and really stunk it up in recent weeks. Looking at...

Utilities continuing to gain strength and one of the top sectors to own right now. While many continue to try to buy dips in Technology,...

This week’s One Chart is a chart of the SPDR Utilities Sector ETF (XLU).  On Thursday, February 13, the stock market started fairly strong, then...

Maybe I’m showing my age, but it does not seem like that long ago when politicians were bashing big oil and market speculators for...

In early February I provided subscribers with a sector update, highlighting Health Care (NYSEARCA:XLV), Energy (NYSEARCA:XLE) and Utilities (NYSEARCA:XLU). I'd like to revisit those thoughts...

Utility stocks (NYSEARCA:XLU) have been unusually responsive to key technical price levels recently. As money managers who rely quite a bit on the charts, it’s...

Investors and options traders sell puts and put spreads to generate additional income or acquire stock. In many cases, traders attempt to time their...

Last week was another reminder that the ole “Summertime Trading” myth is basically extinct: we are officially in the dog days of summer yet...

After Facebook (FB) reported earnings, 22 analysts raised price targets.  22!  That is a helluva clear sign the bull's boat is getting full. That...