SpaceX (SPCX) announced its highly anticipated earnings report after the close on August 4. The shares surged leading up to the report before experiencing a sharp reversal in trading sentiment post-close. While operatio…
This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: Bitcoin and Ether. While both are considered high-risk assets, they possess foundational differences that investors should understand. We h…
Cloud stocks fueled July gains for the O’Shares Global Internet Giants Index, the benchmark behind the ALPS O’Shares Global Internet Giants ETF (OGIG). The index climbed 5.1% for the month, according to attribution data…
Emerging markets (EM) continue to attract investor attention after the asset class significantly outperformed U.S. and global stocks in 2025 and Q1 2026. Fueled by deglobalization, expanding artificial intelligence (AI)…
International technology companies are on track to deliver faster earnings growth than their U.S. counterparts through 2028. Key Takeaways: Non-U.S. tech earnings could grow 58% annually through 2028, versus 35% for U.S…
The recent initial public offering (IPO) of semiconductor manufacturer CXMT enriched insiders and early investors at that China tech company. It could also serve to renew interest in other China growth stocks. If that p…
Wednesday, August 5th may have felt like an average Summer day, but it actually represented a compelling inflection point for the healthcare industry. This is because a few key healthcare giants reported their Q2 2026 r…
With gold and silver slumping and oil surging, it’s been an interesting, if not turbulent seven months for commodities. Those are the breaks, when getting involved with futures and spot markets. For many investors, the …
The latest US manufacturing data has delivered a mixed picture of the American industrial sector, with one key survey showing stronger-than-expected factory activity while another indicates that the pace of growth may b…
Economists expect a pullback from a big hiring jump in May, but still good news for the job market.
Municipal bonds have emerged as one of the standout performers in the high-grade fixed income market, validating expectations that tax-exempt securities were well positioned to regain lost ground from 2025. High-net-wor…
It’s the middle of summer, and what better way to spend some of those extra hours of sunlight than to take on a fulfilling project? The team at the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index (ROBO) thought we’d help you …
The numbers are in, and the story of ETF adoption goes on undeterred. In July, ETFs saw their third month this year of asset inflows exceeding $190 billion. If 2025 was a record-breaking year for ETF asset creation, 202…
The Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate steady at the July FOMC meeting, maintaining the target range at 3.50%–3.75% for the fifth consecutive meeting. However, the 9–3 vote marked a notable shift from June’s un…
Given that the conflict in Iran has been going on for well over five months at this point, advisors and investors are likely getting used to its economic impacts. Of course, one of the primary pressure points for the gl…
When the worlds of technical and fundamental analysts collide, the byproduct is the Defiance KSM TipRanks Analyst ETF (RANK). Launched at the end of June, the fund offers a dual-filter strategy that balances fundamental…
Confluence Investment Management offers various asset allocation products which are managed based on “top down,” or macro, analysis. We publish asset allocation thoughts on a bi-weekly basis, updating the report every o…
Investors are developing a taste for value and dividend-based strategies. The July Flash Flows Report from State Street Investment Management (SSIM) was evidence of this predilection after June’s global tech rout contin…
TMX VettaFi Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed thematic trends and active options-based ETFs on CNBC’s ETF Edge this week.
Energy stocks fueled July gains for the S-Network International Sector Dividend Dogs Index, the benchmark behind the ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (IDOG). The index climbed 6.3% for the month. A weaker U.S…
August 3, 2026, 8:19 PM EDT. Cotton futures gained between 36 and 85 points Monday, with October 26 cotton ending at 81.35, up 85 points. The latest US cotton crop update reported 88% squared and 55% of crops setting bo…
On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Thornburg Premium Income Builder ETF (THOR) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics …
The Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF (OILT) climbed 12.5% in July, outpacing both broad market equities and energy sector peers. During the month, the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) held steady, while the St…
Inflation rises? Raise interest rates. A war begins? Negotiate peace. Economic growth slows? Stimulate demand. Markets become volatile? Wait for the Fed to cut rates.