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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co TSMC, the largest holding in the VanEck Vectors...
The explosion of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing has become a worldwide...
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A changing retail sector can help tactical traders through funds like the Direxion Daily Retail...
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As the vaccination rollout continues globally, the oil and gas industries are thriving....
The construction industry can continue to build off a strong March, helping along assets like the...
Since U.S. president Joe Biden debuted his infrastructure plan, the industrials sector has helped...
As the factor investing crowd tilt towards value and fundamental analysis, small- and mid-cap...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is starting to make its way into executive...
One international play on an economic rebound is theVanEck Vectors Emerging Markets Local...
Up close to 70% for the year, the Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X ETF (FAS ) is heading higher...
As the economy continues to heal, the risk of rising inflation remains. Commodities exposure and...
The pandemic obviously did no favors for commercial real estate. That tide is turning, with the...
Recent upticks in Treasury yields might have fixed income investors more hopeful for yield, but...
While the U.S. dollar might not like the prospect of rising inflation, gold miner investors are...
The past four weeks saw the end of the first quarter of 2021 and the beginning of the second....
Direxion’s weekly ETF fund flows could shed light on what traders are thinking. The top...
Healthcare has always been a tried-and-true sector, but ETF investors looking for a bit more...
Online retailer Amazon is on pace to meeting its goals at its India site, particularly when it...
As thematic ETFs see a spike in popularity, one the funds that is seeing heavy inflows is the...
Hedge fund titan and founder/CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management Bill Ackman was effusive...
U.S. president Joe Biden’s push for a greener America can help lead the charge for more...
Silver prices have been under pressure in the early going of 2021, as strength in equities are...
U.S. president Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan is opening up ETF trading possibilities from...
The Russell 2000 was up about 20% by mid-March, highlighting the narrative of small cap strength...
As cryptocurrencies start to see further adoption, China could change the digital payment game...
Gold, commodities, and Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) are just a few ways to...
Precious metals might be pulling back to start the first quarter of 2021, but industrial metals...
It seems clean energy investments can keep on riding the coattails of a Joe Biden presidency. The...
Even with Treasury yields ticking higher, fixed income investors still have to look elsewhere for...
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Municipal bonds have given fixed income alternative mechanisms to generate income with ETFs that...
The relative strength index (RSI) metric can help investors quantify how strong momentum is for...
TheiShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN )has grown so large that it’s now looking at a...
According to global investment firm JP Morgan, sustainability bonds could grow into a $150...
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Mid cap equities can give investors exposure to a capitalization category that provides the...
The economic laws of supply and demand are still favoring higher housing prices in the real...
Investors from China are snapping up thematic ETFs with gusto. U.S. ETF investors can do the same...
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Technology has been a tried and true sector in the last decade’s bull run. ETF investors...
The rotation from growth to value can be seen across the spectrum of equities, and not just in...
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ETF investors can benefit from growing E-commerce with funds like the Global X Funds – Global X...
While cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin tend to get the limelight, the underlying technology known as...
It’s good to be a bear lately when it comes to the rising tide of benchmark Treasury...
Value’s getting the red carpet treatment, but investors shouldn’t shun the growth...
The S&P/MX International Cannabis Index is up 61% year-to-date, highlighting strength in the...
The S&P 500 Biotech index rose as much as 25% last year after falling as low as 8% during the...
While the global economy continues to heal amid a vaccine rollout, demand for raw materials could...
The small cap rally is in full swing, but investors can get much more than equities out of the...
Value, momentum, and low volatility are all solid factors to incorporate in a portfolio. Why not...
The prospect of rate hikes by the Federal Reserve has become more apparent of late, with Treasury...
The retail and transportation sectors can be bellwethers of economic health. Right now, both...
When volatility is blaring in investors’ ears, it can be difficult to ignore. Low...
After years of basement-dwelling lows, mortgage rates are on a steady move higher. While this...
A $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill is putting green back into the markets, but new triggers...
Oil prices don’t look to be letting up, so when momentum is this strong, it’s best to...
Copper prices have been on a tear, but some analysts are already calling a top for copper in...
Inflation fears took a step back this week, but the threat of rising Treasury yields has...
Oil and gas continue to be the spark behind an energy rally, and things are no different in...
A vaccine rally has put gold investing on the backburner, but as prices for the precious metal...
President Biden’s administration recently said it would take no action on enforcement...
Traders looking for major market moves don’t have to look far. Direxion Investments has...
Regional banks that could be one of the prime beneficiaries of a global economic recovery. ETFs...
Investors and traders alike will want to check out the high-flyingInvesco DWA Energy Momentum ETF...
The Bloomberg Gas Oil Subindex is up almost 30% for the year, signaling the strong rally in...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) measures have not always been readily available in...
Steel prices continue to soar, causing some market pundits to forecast a nine-year high for the...
With major U.S. indexes fluxing up and down with volatility, more ETF investors are moving into...
Treasury yields are moving higher, causing stocks to head in the other direction. Fixed income...
Mid cap equities are lauded for their ability to strike a balance between large cap stability and...
Inflation fears and rising yields mean investors haven’t gotten much love from the markets...
It’s one thing to get exposure to the small cap rally, but an added benefit is getting...
With fear of inflation and rising Treasury yields, investors are backing off equities, which...
Mid cap equities strike the perfect balance between large and small cap, but now investors can...
High-flying tech names that powering large cap growth might have gotten the shine in the bull...
There’s no getting away from the Internet of things (IoT), especially in the current...
As investors look overseas for opportunities, Norway is a strong country to consider. One way to...
Last week, equities tumbled as Treasury yields surged, but rising bond yields don’t always...
The United States and China have been locking horns when it comes to technological advances. ETF...
The value factor itself has seen better days, but when applied to a dynamic small cap rally, the...
Commodity investing can help add an extra bit of portfolio diversification. Investors who...
The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly changed the landscape for many businesses, including the...
Is it time to double down on China? The country is looking to double its gross domestic product...
On the surface, it might be difficult to comprehend how Bitcoin and environmental, social, and...
Rising oil prices are helping the VanEck Vectors Oil Service ETF (OIH ), which is up 30%...
Inflation fears showered the markets with sell-offs last week, but some analysts aren’t...
Mid cap exposure can give investors the downside protection of large caps with the growth...
Up 70% within the past year, the iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (IDRV) can drive any...
Talk of rising Treasury yields and inflation is increasing in the capital markets, which is...
By Morningstar’s definition, energy can be a sensitive sector, subject to the highest of...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is well on its way to becoming a permanent...
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The video gaming industry didn’t just come away from the pandemic unscathed. It prospered....
Bond yields couldn’t stay low forever, and with rising yields, ETF investors can counteract...
India and China could help stimulate steel prices with higher demand and keep the VanEck Vectors...
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Widely regarded as ‘the father of modern finance’, Eugene Fama’s work is highly...
With the dynamic ability to capture upside or to mute the effects of a downturn, active...
Up 30% to start the year, the Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ ) is breathing fiery gains...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing will be a force to be reckoned with for...
More investors are looking at riskier assets in order to obtain increasingly elusive yield. ETF...
Getting single-country international exposure to Asia doesn’t have to start or end in...
Covid-19 may have brought new meaning to the phrase ‘dirty cash’, which is fueling...
Look past the retail trading hype surrounding Reddit forums and investors will see ETFs from ARK...
The U.S. dollar, Treasury yields, and gold prices are all working together to create their own...
The trader’s ETF of choice, the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ ), is praised for its liquidity as...
As Bitcoin rises and the U.S. dollar starts to show signs of weakness, gold is hanging back,...
Look for growing gold strength in the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG )and the...
The Global X Internet of Things ETF (SNSR) could be getting an added boost with a rise in demand...
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As global vaccination takes place, a turnaround in India could be in store for the rest of 2021....
Looking at Invesco’s ETF funds so far in 2021, energy is a theme common to its top three...
Getting dividends that can counteract low rates from safe haven government debt is just one...
Brexit took a backseat quickly as the Covid-19 pandemic was at the forefront of the...
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The use of digital payments increased during the pandemic, and data from Finariasuggest that the...
As the excitement around Reddit users driving up silver prices starts to dwindle, investors can...
Small caps and the energy sector have been on a dynamite rally the past few months. Mixing both...
2020 was obviously a forgettable year for most countries in terms of gross domestic product...
The U.S. dollar continues to confound investors with its bullish tone in the face of record-low...
Increasing demand for electric automobiles is opening up opportunities for ETF investors to focus...
Traders looking to stay away from the Reddit frenzy can give transportation a good look. Thanks...
The Federal Reserve didn’t throw the capital markets a curve ball when it decided to keep...
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A flight to safe haven assets and a backstop from the Federal Reserve saw bonds rise to new...
While the capital markets saw retail traders piling into GameStop last week, not all the action...
ETF investors looking for international exposure may leery of the price of admission for funds...
Forget about the Covid-19 pandemic; it seems the major mover of markets these days has more to do...
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In the business world, healthy competition can help spur innovation. China is looking to one-up...
The Federal Reserve chose to keep rates in check yesterday. The U.S. dollar unexpectedly rose...
GameStop’s meteoric rise has been the talk of the retail trading investment space. The...
The Russell 2000 is up over 30% the last three months and about 9% so far this year. ETF...
Getting single-country exposure with a tilt toward value can occur in practice if ETF investors...
Getting quality exposure to monthly dividends doesn’t have to come with a high expense...
Getting exposure to companies outperforming environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
Investors are piling back into emerging markets (EM) to start 2021 after a pandemic-ridden year...
The technology play doesn’t look to be letting up anytime soon, and that’s also the...
The renewable energy industry is literally cleaning house when it comes to stock market gains....
It’s been a strong year for gold as the precious metal was highly sought after as a safe haven...
Gold ETFs certainly held their shine in 2020, as did other precious metals like silver. 2021...
Gold prices are still up about 19% within the past year, but have stumbled to start the new year....
A confluence of factors are affecting gold prices, including Bitcoin’s upward run, rising...
Covid-19 has changed the real estate investment trust (REIT) landscape, particularly commercial...
Digital payment provider Square Inc is one stock to watch as the financial technology (fintech)...
Small cap strength is showing itself in the Russell 2000, which is up over 46% within the last...
Like the rest of the world, Russia is trying to weather the economic storm caused by the Covid-19...
For cost-conscious investors, getting single country exposure to China doesn’t have to come...
Getting single-country exposure to investment opportunities in Asia doesn’t have to be...
Getting a positive gross domestic product (GDP) reading in 2020 was a tall order for any country....
ETF investors looking for a single-country opportunity can consider Latin America’s largest...
With the exponential growth of the ETF industry, providers are using lower fees to stand out from...
The ETF industry bore witness to exponential growth the past year, and more is certainly ahead....
A confluence of factors are affecting gold prices, including Bitcoin’s upward run, rising...
There are a lot of growth themes to consider right now. ETF investors can opt for a thematic...
Small cap equities, emerging markets, and bonds are a few themes that are grabbing attention to...
Bullishness is favoring the financial sector with the Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X ETF (FAS
ETF investors can uncover some of the latest investing themes by looking closely at fund flows....
China’s dominance in the rare earth metals industry can keep on fueling the VanEck Vectors...
Gold prices are still up about 19% within the past year, but have stumbled to start the new year....
Short term weakness in global silver prices could be giving way to long term strength. One way to...
Small cap strength is showing in the new year as the global economy continues the healing...
Getting international diversification via ETFs can help give investors equities exposure to areas...
Genomics could be the next big thing in the biotechnology space. Similarly, the Global X Genomics...
A risk-on sentiment is permeating into the capital markets again. Investors can partake in...
Energy is on the move, with theDirexion Daily Energy Bull 3X Shares (ERX )up about 20% to start...
Just because the early momentum favors equities, that doesn’t mean there’s no place...
Step aside precious metals: rare earth metals are on the move to start 2021. While gold and...
The SPDR Kensho Clean Power ETF (CNRG)is picking up where it left off in 2020. Momentum from last...
Insurance company American International Group (AIG) is propelling gains for the Invesco KBW...
Whether you’re looking for a short-term opportunity to trade early new year strength or...
Traders sifting through the mass of leveraged ETF opportunities might want to give this...
By now, most ETF investors know about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, but...
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on the capital markets in 2020, the ETF industry...
When the Covid-19 pandemic started to take its toll on the capital markets in early 2020, the...
Clean energy was one of the stellar performers in 2020 and that strength should continue through...
Quality exposure in 2021 is a must given there’s still a lot of market uncertainty amid the...
As a global Covid-19 vaccine continues its deployment globally, Japan’s economy is showing...
2020 wasn’t kind to brick and mortar retailers with a record number of store closings and...
ETF investors looking for a commodity play with some momentum in the new year can give steel a...
The Department of Energy (DOE) could be a key mover for clean energy ETFs like the SPDR Kensho...
As global economies continue their healing process in 2021, central banks like the U.S. Federal...
As the broad economy and the equity markets continue to heal in 2021, investors should not forget...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is now almost a must in the well-balanced...
Getting exposure to the second largest economy’s biggest equities doesn’t have to...
Here are three iShares ETFs that will finish 2020 with big gains and could be poised for even...
“Plan your trade and trade your plan.” ETF traders should exercise due diligence by...
Clean energy has been one of the prime plays in the ETF landscape this year, and with an incoming...
Clean energy, video games, and rare earth metals: what do they all have in common? They all tie...
As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing continues to gain steam in the capital...
When looking at precious metals, investors have plenty of choices, from the typical gold and...
If oil prices were a roller coaster, 2020 would make even the bravest stomachs a bit queasy....
Electric automaker CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk certainly knows a thing or two about being a...
As the world battles with another wave of coronavirus cases, many are looking to 2021 as a year...
It’s been a strong year for gold as the precious metal was highly sought after as a safe...
Higher-than-average yield is the number one reason most fixed income investors will add corporate...
As global economies cope with a surging second wave of coronavirus cases, the need for social...
TheGlobal X Cloud Computing ETF (CLOU) is already up over 80% year-to-date and it can only keep...
There’s a lot of chatter in the personal financial space on whether a 60-40 allocation of...
It’s one thing to discuss the economics of investing in the biotech sector, but it’s...
Getting emerging markets (EM) exposure can be a slippery slope to climb since the value of its...
The Direxion Daily Pharmaceutical & Medical Bull 3X Shares ETF (PILL ) is up about 20% the...
There’s no question environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing has been one of...
Precious metals like gold, silver, platinum, and palladium can help add diversification to an...
Yield-starved investors don’t have to take on multiple positions in high-yield bonds,...
The discerning ETF investor is not only looking at what gains a fund can provide, but at what...
The ebbs and flows of the market in 2020 were a volatile one for some of the most high beta...
Even before environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing became popular in the United...
Real assets can give investors a strong diversifier when it comes to adding portfolio components...
Equities have been singing a soft, sweet melody of late thanks to the vaccine rally, but...
The banking sector would like to see low interest rates go away as quickly as possible. With a...
Social distancing might be the buzzword of 2020, but don’t forget about social media. The...
As global diversification becomes more prominent in a recovering economic landscape, getting...
Investors who seeking a mid-cap fund slightly tilted toward growth can examine assets like the...
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing continues to show its mettle despite a...
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have garnered over $400 billion in capital despite a challenging...
Multi-asset exposure can help balance portfolios by adding uncorrelated assets, which is quite...
A Joe Biden administration can help fuel the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry if the...
With the induction of electric automaker Tesla into the S&P 500, heavy volume is expected...
Getting quality at a low cost can be a challenging endeavor when it comes to any product or...
Investors ready to pull the trigger on highly-touted environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
When the Federal Reserve stepped in to backstop the bond markets back in April, companies felt it...
Government debt has typically been viewed through the lens of a solid safe haven play. One sector...
Social distancing measures brought on by the pandemic gave way for bullish moves in technology,...
A high yield, high beta exchange-traded fund (ETF) strategy might seem expensive at first glance,...
ETF investors using funds in safe haven Treasurys have to be wondering where else they can get...
Big technology firms are scoring high on implementing environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
One surprising clean energy ETF angle to play when it comes to a new presidential administration...
Stock buybacks were a common theme at the tail end of the bull run just before the pandemic took...
One ETF that’s up over 60% thus far this year could see more of the same in the next: the...
A vaccine rally and a Joe Biden presidency should continue to provide headwinds for the debt...
ETF investors looking for international diversification in the European Union can typically look...
ETF investors looking ahead to 2021 tend to seek out current trends, but the megatrends run much...
The municipal bond space is already seeing heightened interest thanks to a Joe Biden presidential...
The municipal bond space continues to be a hot subsector in the debt markets, fueled by an...
As more businesses look to make the internet of things the core of their revenue generation...
As the capital markets continue to digest news regarding positivism around a vaccine amid rising...
Getting international exposure via emerging markets doesn’t have to be a risky proposition...
Should an investor go with quality, momentum, low volatility, size, or value given today’s...
The capital markets are banking on a vaccine rally to carry through to the end of 2020 and well...
2020 taught investors many lessons in the capital markets. One resounding theme: you can’t...
As difficult as it may be, when you look for positive things in 2020, you may cite the internet...
Investors looking to get into smart beta funds that implement a factor strategy might be put off...
The rotation to value out of high-flying technology names will help fuel more consumer...
As China continues its COVID recovery, economic indicators like manufacturing activity are...
Momentum can be hard to stop when it gets going. Right now, momentum is favoring ETF flows into...
When it comes to betting on a 2021 recovery, ETF investors shouldn’t leave out the economic...
There’s no doubt that the ETF explosion in the U.S. is unlike any other. In places like...
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (possibly to avoid COVID-19, so it’s...
While it may seem like the pandemic tamped down ETF risk through leveraged and inverse funds, the...
The pandemic gave rise to a golden era for gold prices in 2020, but will the good times continue?...
High-risk plays in the stock or ETF markets are often unsettling propositions. Investors looking...
ETF investors may want to start cleaning up their portfolios ahead of the New Year, with a clean...
As the anticipation of a COVID-19 vaccine grows, positivity is giving the capital markets a...
With a vaccine on the cusp of production and a new president ready to take the helm at the White...
Environmental services such as waste disposal might not hold the spotlight, but it’s a...
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed the market landscape for real estate as more...
Uranium, which is responsible for generating nuclear fuel, might be poised for nuclear gains if...
High-flying technology names might get all the fanfare in the equities market, but...
Investors were already looking ahead to 2021 after the March fiasco spun the equities world off...
The rotation from growth to value continues, and investors who who want in might want to consider...
The major U.S. indexes aren’t the only ones feeling the positive market vibes of a vaccine...
With a vaccine rally promoting a risk-on sentiment in the capital markets, more ETF investors are...
When the momentum factor gets going, it’s tough to stop. Even with a major crisis like the...
When the U.S.-China trade wars were at their zenith, the Japanese yen was a safe haven currency...
With a new president comes potential changes, particularly when it comes to spending...
Investors looking to diversify overseas may want to consider Russian small-cap markets. One fund...
Getting yield in today’s environment often means taking on more risk. We all know how...
COVID-19 has certainly changed the landscape of the capital markets and private equity is not any...
With the holidays just around the bend, the malls are not as crowded this year. A fall in...
You can bet that Europe is keeping an eye on what the markets are doing in the U.S. The hope is...
With coronavirus pandemic casting a dark shadow over holiday shopping this year, Black Friday...
While yields might be creeping higher in benchmark U.S. Treasuries, it might not be enough to...
As investors start to reorder their ETF rosters for 2021, they have to be looking at gold and...
According to Statista, the value of the video game market in the United States is $60.4 billion....
China has come a long way since being the epicenter of the coronavirus from late 2019 to early...
At the start of the week, it was a good to be a bull, but now it appears that the markets are...
Getting multiple asset exposure can help in an uncertain market where diversification can help...
The Nationwide Risk-Managed Income ETF (NUSI) helps both retirees and future planners with one of...
Getting global diversification via equities can be a tricky endeavor now that the COVID-19...
When it comes to getting commodities exposure, lithium and copper are a couple of solid ETF...
Investors looking to diversify their portfolios with a dose of fixed income and the hottest...
With the markets continuing to feed off news regarding a COVID-19 vaccine, certain sectors stand...
Market optimism was abound during Monday’s trading session as ETF investors were awash in...
The dynamic between the U.S. and China will be an interesting play for China-focused ETFs moving...
The red carpet for environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has been rolled out with...
Getting real estate investment trust (REIT) exposure can give investors the diversification they...
With a dynamic clean energy initiative plan, a Biden administration could be a boon for the...
As coronavirus cases start to rack up again and geopolitical events take hold of North America,...
President-elect Joe Biden certainly has bullish forex traders jumping for joy if movements in the...
Blue wave or red wave, it’s important to get bond exposure to offset equities in a...
The energy sector has certainly seen better days thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but fixed...
An election week alone is giving the capital markets enough to handle, but in the background is...
A volatile election week only amplifies the case for currency hedging. With the dollar fluxing up...
As the market continues to roar back in an election week, ETF investors can’t forget about...
Cloud computing is one of the sub-sectors in technology that should continue to thrive as a heavy...
Disruptive technology like artificial intelligence (AI) is definitely leaving an indelible mark...
With an election week underway, gold just may beat out both red and blue. The commodity is...
Finding opportunities in today’s challenging market environment is not just fun and games....
An election week should keep action-oriented oil traders happy. More volatility could be ahead,...
Just before the pandemic, the decade-long bull run saw passive strategies come to the forefront...
Fixed income investors know by now that getting yield in the current market environment requires...
The forthcoming U.S. election won’t just be a prime mover for the greenback. Other...
Gold investors need to ensure their safety belts are buckled tight this week, especially since...
The floodgates could be opening up for leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which should be...
A low volatility strategy is a boon when it comes to staving off a market downturn like the...
The surge in popularity of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is sparking...
The push towards clean energy is no doubt becoming a worldwide phenomenon. In the country of...
Small-caps can still provide the growth-fueled formula that helped to accelerate the decade-long...
Robots aren’t just adding a new dimension to the labor force, they’re serving as...
Consumer confidence might be down, but gold investors’ spirits are up. Prices for the safe...
According to a recent Reuters report, China’s economy will grow at its slowest pace in...
As a Kitco News report explains, gold and silver typically move in tandem with one another, but...
The Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ ) might have the recognition in the ETF space, but don’t...
Attention in the capital markets is strictly focused on whether investors can count on more...
Is big oil turning a new leaf? Oil investors are looking beyond profits as environmental, social...
Inflation fears have crept back into the capital markets, according to global investment firm...
Fixed income investors understand how difficult it is trying to squeeze out as much income as...
Self-sufficiency within a five-year timeframe will be one of the goals for China when its...
A Democratic “blue wave” in the White House is already prompting traders to position...
It’s obvious that with the current market landscape, amidst Covid-19 and a forthcoming...
The bond markets could be seeing higher yields again with Treasury notes giving way to slight...
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U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken conducted a user poll, which revealed that traders are...
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The U.S. dollar ticked higher on Wednesday on the notion that the Federal Reserve would implement...
Risk-off was the order of the day in Thursday’s trading session as investors sought safe haven...
Fears that the coronavirus will morph into a global pandemic rocked the markets in Monday’s...
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As coronavirus jitters keep the markets on edge, Treasury yields keep hitting new lows as more...
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Job growth in the solar energy sector ticked higher in 2019—the first time in about three years—...
Last week’s trading session saw yields climb after the Bureau of Labor Statistics said...
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The capital markets remain fixed on the coronavirus outbreak as more news out of China is...
A sustained flight to safety via bonds is persisting as coronavirus fears continue to roil the...
The coronavirus outbreak has certainly taken a toll on travelers, especially when it comes to...
While 2019 saw the stock market roar to new heights, the U.S.-China trade war and weaker demand...
The major indexes appear to be parrying the effects of the coronavirus on their way to new highs...
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The coronavirus is spurring a safe haven move to bonds, thus driving yields down even further,...
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In the current bond market environment, low yields are causing high-income investors to look in...
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Last Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted by 600 points amid investor fears of the...
The coronavirus concerns continue to roil the markets with a heavy dose of volatility, which has...
Kevin O’Leary’s O’Shares ETF Investments announced recently that O’Shares FTSE U.S. Quality...
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The risk-on that started 2020 took a 180-degree turn following the coronavirus outbreak as of...
More coronavirus news continues to flood the markets, making investors sick in the process as the...
The Federal Reserve decided to keep rates unchanged on Wednesday and this could be gold’s main...
An ETF trend that is likely to continue will be the rise of environmental, social and governance...
Thanks to as much as a 500-point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average in Monday’s trading...
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The coronavirus has been making investors sick with volatility in the past trading week. The...
In order to help reduce a $1 trillion dollar budget deficit, the Treasury Department announced...
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The market has been white hot to start 2020, which is causing investors to wonder when the...
A mix of Chinese stimulus measures have been providing the fodder for the country’s economic...
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Financial giant J.P. Morgan kicked off earnings season with a bang after it crushed analyst...
Gains were fleeting for oil bulls following the U.S. airstrike in Iraq that killed an Iranian...
The U.S.-China “phase one” trade deal that is set to be signed today is injecting a healthy dose...
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A persisting story in the extended bull run is whether growth stocks have performed their swan...
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The iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG ) has been the go-to ETF when it comes to getting...
Investors turned up the dial on safe haven assets to start the week’s trading session after a...
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