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ETF News and Commentary: Archive

Sweta Killa

5 Most-Loved ETFs of the Best Week of 2024

iShares MBS ETF (MBB), Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) and SPDR Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) dominated the top creation list last week.

MSFTPositive Net Change SPYPositive Net Change JNKNegative Net Change GOOGLNegative Net Change VTIPositive Net Change VOOPositive Net Change MBBPositive Net Change METAPositive Net Change

Sweta Killa

Tesla Turnaround in the Cards? Bet on These ETFs

The fortunes for the electric carmaker seem to be turning around given the company's strong efforts of bringing autonomous driving in China.

BIDUPositive Net Change TSLANegative Net Change XLYPositive Net Change ARKQPositive Net Change FNGSPositive Net Change VCARNegative Net Change

Sweta Killa

Utilities ETF (IDU) Hits New 52-Week High

This utilities ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?

IDUPositive Net Change

Sanghamitra Saha

4 ETFs to Tap the Renewed AI Craze on Wall Street

After a brief lull, the fervor for artificial intelligence (AI) investments is back with a bang on Wall Street.

MSFTPositive Net Change GOOGLNegative Net Change BOTZPositive Net Change ROBTPositive Net Change IRBOPositive Net Change WISENegative Net Change RBRKNegative Net Change

Sanghamitra Saha

5 ETF Winners of the Last Week

The batch of tech giants known as the "Magnificent Seven" regained some of its momentum at the end of last week.

MSFTPositive Net Change TSLANegative Net Change KTECPositive Net Change GOOGLNegative Net Change KWEBPositive Net Change BKCHPositive Net Change DAPPPositive Net Change CRPTPositive Net Change

Sanghamitra Saha

Worries About US Growth Slowdown? 3 Asia ETFs Look Appealing

The U.S. economy grew in Q1 of 2024 at the slowest pace in two years. Wall Street is also choppy past month. Investors thus might consider exploring ETFs from other countries that currently appear appealing.

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Sweta Killa

Energy ETFs in Focus Post Exxon, Chevron's Weak Q1 Earnings

Two energy behemoths, Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) and Chevron Corp. (CVX), reported disappointing first-quarter 2024 results. Both companies lagged estimates on revenues, while Chevron managed to beat earnings estimates.

CVXPositive Net Change XOMPositive Net Change XLEPositive Net Change IYEPositive Net Change VDEPositive Net Change FENYPositive Net Change DRLLPositive Net Change

Sweta Killa

Big Tech Powers S&P 500's Best Week of 2024: 5 ETF Winners

The S&P 500 wrapped up their biggest week since early November 2023 driven by a rally in big tech stocks, especially Alphabet (GOOGL) and Microsoft (MSFT), which reignited confidence about AI growth following their blowout first-quarter earnings.

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Sweta Killa

Why Should You Buy Amazon ETFs Ahead of Q1 Earnings?

The online behemoth has an increased chance of beating estimates in its quarterly report. It also saw positive earnings revision activity, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Alphabet Joins $2T Club, More Growth Likely: ETFs to Win

On Apr 26, 2024, Google-parent Alphabet (GOOGL) officially joined the prestigious $2 trillion club. There are more room for growth.

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Sanghamitra Saha

5 Leveraged ETF Winners on S&P 500's Best Week Since November

The S&P 500 logged its biggest weekly gain last week since November as Big Tech stocks rallied.

AAPLPositive Net Change MSFTPositive Net Change NVDANegative Net Change TSLANegative Net Change GOOGLNegative Net Change SOXLNegative Net Change CONLPositive Net Change TSLRNegative Net Change NVDUNegative Net Change GOOXPositive Net Change

Sanghamitra Saha

India ETF (EPI) Hit a New 52-Week High

The India ETF EPI hit a 52-week high. Can it soar higher?

EPINegative Net Change

Sanghamitra Saha

4 ETF Areas to Play Amid Slower Growth & Rising Inflation

With inflation surging beyond expectations and economic growth faltering, the Fed may keep rates higher for longer. This stagflation-like scenario may bode well for these ETF areas.

QQQPositive Net Change GLDPositive Net Change SPYPositive Net Change DIAPositive Net Change USONegative Net Change VYMPositive Net Change IBITNegative Net Change

Sweta Killa

GDP Growth Slows in Q1: 5 ETFs to Invest In

The U.S. economy expanded at the slowest pace in two years. investors should bet on defensive areas that will likely see growth even if the economy slows down.

VNQPositive Net Change XLUPositive Net Change IHFPositive Net Change VIGPositive Net Change PBJPositive Net Change

Yashwardhan Jain

Google Heavy ETFs Surge Following Upbeat Q1 Earnings

Look into ETFs with heavy exposure to Alphabet as the tech giant reports better-than-expected first-quarter 2024 results and also announces a cash dividend with plans to uphold a quarterly cash dividend distribution policy.

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Sweta Killa

ETFs in Focus Post Intel's Q1 Earnings Beat, Dismal Outlook

Intel beat estimates on earnings but lagged the same on revenues. It provided a dismal second-quarter revenue guidance, underscoring concerns over the company's growth prospects.

INTCPositive Net Change MSFTPositive Net Change NVDANegative Net Change TSMNegative Net Change SOXXNegative Net Change VLUEPositive Net Change FTXLPositive Net Change CFCVPositive Net Change TRFKNegative Net Change

Sweta Killa

ETFs to Buy as Cloud, AI Power Microsoft's Q3 Earnings

Microsoft (MSFT) reported strong third-quarter fiscal 2024 results, beating earnings and revenue estimates. driven by strong demand for cloud and artificial intelligence offerings.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Gold Mining ETFs Shine on Newmont's Huge Q1 Earnings Beat

The world's largest gold miner Newmont shares surged 12.5% on Apr 25 after the company's first-quarter 2024 earnings surpassed estimates by a huge margin of 57.7%.

NEMPositive Net Change GDXPositive Net Change RINGPositive Net Change NANRPositive Net Change SGDMPositive Net Change

Sanghamitra Saha

Rubrik's Successful IPO Puts These ETFs in Focus

Microsoft-backed firm Rubrik continues to leverage the cybersecurity market's growth potential. The firm made a great debut on Wall Street on Apr 25, 2024.

HACKNegative Net Change IPONegative Net Change FPXNegative Net Change CIBRNegative Net Change CLOUPositive Net Change IHAKNegative Net Change FCLDPositive Net Change RBRKNegative Net Change

Yashwardhan Jain

Defined Outcome ETF (PMAY) Hits New 52-Week High

Defined Outcome ETF hit a new 52-week high. Can it soar higher?

PMAYPositive Net Change

Yashwardhan Jain

Philip Morris Beats Estimates in Q1 Earnings: ETFs in Focus

Philip Morris beat expectations for both revenues and earnings, driven by robust pricing and increased product volumes.

PMPositive Net Change FDLPositive Net Change IYKPositive Net Change RDIVPositive Net Change TOKEPositive Net Change

Sweta Killa

Utilities ETF (UTES) Hits New 52-Week High

This utilities ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?

UTESPositive Net Change

Sweta Killa

ETFs in Focus Post IBM's Q1 Revenue Miss, HashiCorp Deal

International Business Machines (IBM) beat estimates for earnings but missed the same for revenues. Shares are declining following earnings announcement.. Also, IBM agreed to buy HashiCorp (HCP) for $35 per share in cash.

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Sweta Killa

Meta Sinks on Weak Outlook Despite Q1 Beat: ETFs in Focus

Meta Platforms (META) beat on both the top and bottom lines but falters on weak revenue and higher spending forecast.

SOCLPositive Net Change VOXNegative Net Change FCOMPositive Net Change IXPPositive Net Change XLCPositive Net Change METAPositive Net Change

Sanghamitra Saha

Is 1970s Stagflation Knocking at the Door? ETFs to Play

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recently expressed concerns that the U.S. economy could witness challenges similar to those of the 1970s. The period was hit by stagflation. Should you be prepared with inflation-beating ETFs?

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