What's in Store for Materials ETFs in Q2 Earnings?
Going into the Q2 earnings season, earnings releases from the sector giants will determine the movement of these funds.
Going into the Q2 earnings season, earnings releases from the sector giants will determine the movement of these funds.
- The U.S. dollar traded in a stable fashion in Europe Tuesday, while the yen soared in the wake of suspected intervention by the government last week. At 05:40 ET...
The S&P 500 has been around since 1957. The index offers broad exposure to various sectors. The index lists 500 publicly traded corporations that must all fulfill a few requirements. Each company must be profitable over the trailing 12 months and have reported a profit in the most recent quarter. The S&P 500 also imposes market cap minimum requirements and other parameters. The index isn’t open to every company, and these guardrails have resulted in impressive long-term returns. The S&P 500 has
-- Most Asian currencies drifted higher on Tuesday, while the dollar retreated as the greenback’s rebound was held back by continued expectations of interest rate cuts...
Just as many popular tech stocks are showing some signs of weakness, financial stocks are quietly gaining momentum and look well-positioned to enjoy further gains based on their inexpensive valuations. While it certainly doesn’t receive the same fanfare as the Tech sector, the Financial sector has been on fire. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) recently hit an all-time high and is up a healthy 4.4% over the past month. Simultaneously, its Tech sector counterpart, the Technology Select
According to CoinDesk, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill to establish a working group to investigate the use of cryptocurrencies in terrorism and money laundering. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Iowa), aims to create a temporary group under the Treasury Department to assess and recommend measures to prevent the misuse of digital assets by bad actors. The group would include industry representatives, such as members from blockchain intelligence companies.Despite the House's approval, the bill is unlikely to advance further without a corresponding Senate measure. This legislation is part of a broader effort by Congress to address cryptocurrency regulation, although the Senate has yet to match the House's progress. The bill's passage follows other crypto-friendly measures, such as the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), which have also cleared the House Financial Services Committee.In a speech on the House floor, Nunn emphasized the importance of the legislation in enhancing national security, protecting digital assets, and fostering the development of financial and internet technology within the United States. However, Jaret Seiberg, an analyst at TD Cowen, suggested that the bill serves more as a political gesture. He noted that it allows crypto critics to push for stricter money laundering regulations while providing crypto advocates with political cover against accusations that digital assets facilitate criminal activities.As the 2024 presidential contest approaches, cryptocurrency has become a significant political issue. However, the likelihood of a divided Congress reaching a consensus on comprehensive crypto regulation remains slim. Industry insiders are closely monitoring relevant provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act, which sets the nation's defence priorities.Additionally, the Digital Chamber sent a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris, urging her to adopt a positive stance on digital assets and blockchain technology. The letter called for Harris to include a pro-crypto position in the Democratic party's platform and to select a running mate with a history of supporting innovation in digital asset technology. This appeal aligns with similar requests from other industry participants, advocating for a more crypto-friendly approach from the potential Democratic leader.
BofA Global Research strategists said a sustained stock-market rotation hinges on a 10-year Treasury yield below 4% and an ISM manufacturing PMI above 50.
Finding the best ETFs to buy to beat the Nasdaq in 2024 can put you on the path to success. Especially with the technology sector’s valuations becoming out of whack. Over the past 9 months, companies from the Nasdaq have surged to record levels. The long term growth prospects of artificial intelligence and lower interest rates going into 2025 made investors extremely optimistic. However, with the Shiller PE Index currently trading at ~36, valuations look unsustainable at current levels. As the m
Taiwan Semiconductor beat estimates for the top and the bottom lines on surging demand for advanced chips used in AI applications. The chipmaker lifted revenue growth projects for the full year, reflecting its confidence in the longevity of the global AI spending boom.
The economic week will be eventful also with the release of a key housing indicator.