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Following last week’s macroeconomic developments — such as the July jobs report — it’s worth taking a look at near-term ETF performance. Tracking top-performing funds allows advisors and investors to see what thematic s…
Many investors know the JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) for its options strategy. However, its underlying performance relies heavily on an engine that gets far less spotlight. J.P. Morgan’s proprietary …
Don’t worry. The “curse” largely boils down to Iran War’s impact on renewable energy stocks. On the other hand, the conflict has been a gift to traditional fossil fuels equities, explaining why the energy sector is the …
It’s not every day that two central banks coordinate to prop up a sagging currency. That’s exactly what the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and the Federal Reserve did in an effort to boost the yen.
Aura ETF has expanded its thematic lineup with the launch of the Aura VettaFi Photonics Index ETF (PHOX). The ETF offers targeted exposure to companies driving the next generation of artificial intelligence hardware. PH…
The Department of Energy (DOE) has narrowed the competition for its proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses (NLICs) to five states: Utah, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Idaho. The selection advances an effor…
Active ETFs continue to gather market share at a rapid pace in 2026 with derivative income ETFs a key driver. Data through July shows total active ETF net inflows reached $457 billion. This represented almost 40% of net…
TOKYO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Japan recorded a current account deficit in June for the first time in 17 months, data from the finance ministry showed on Monday, as robust investment in domestic markets from overseas inve…
The PBoC will announce China's benchmark lending rates on Monday, after keeping them unchanged for 12 consecutive months, with the 1-year Loan Prime Rate at 3.00% and the 5-year Loan Prime Rate at 3.50%. The rates are u…
After exploring Brighton Beach and Bristol, and then Cornwall all the way to St. Ives and Penzance, I wrapped up my Great Britain trip with a couple days in London.
Gold posted a small gain (+0.95%) for the month, closing at $4,046.15 on July 31, two days after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced its decision to keep rates unchanged at its July meeting. Gold has continued to hold ab…
The purported death of value investing is widely lamented, but the reality is something different. Value investing is alive, but value stocks have long lagged growth counterparts. Still, there’s a compelling case for bu…
The World Bank released its World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence this week, which highlighted how rapid global diffusion and massive infrastructure investments are accelerating artificia…
Several midstream energy companies are expanding their natural gas pipelines through new acquisitions and project developments as they look to capture growing demand for natural gas driven by liquefied natural gas (LNG)…
The ETF market saw a massive surge into core index heavyweights this past week, as investors poured billions into broad U.S. equities and mega-cap tech leadership. However, this aggressive accumulation was paired with d…
ETF and fund investors gave up $3.8 trillion over the past decade to poorly timed trading, Morningstar research shows. That gap, the difference between what funds actually returned and what investors earned, is a number…
Gold is extending its winning streak to a seven-week high near $4,300 per ounce, driven by geopolitical developments, a sliding dollar, and shifting Federal Reserve rate expectations. Despite recent gains, gold still tr…
After a lengthy run of disappointment, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and the related ETFs are notching some impressive performances this year, with the largest ETF in the category higher by 11%. Proving active m…
Income remains top of mind for financial advisors. But increasingly, it’s not just about generating more yield. Advisors are also looking for ways to manage taxes, reduce portfolio volatility, and preserve long-term gro…
Governments and utility providers are extending the operational shelf life of existing nuclear power facilities to combat rising power demand. Global energy security needs continue to accelerate, prompting operators to …
To say it’s been an interesting year for energy stocks is an understatement, yet for many investors, performance has remained remarkably consistent. While volatile energy costs significantly impact the broader economy a…
The market came into the 2nd quarter of 2026 with weakness due to concerns over Trump’s launch of operation Epic Fury alongside Israel against Iran. In the month of April, global markets experienced a turnaround resulti…
During earnings season, short-term market movements can test investor conviction, especially when large-cap technology companies report results that often drive sharp market movements. While these broad movements can in…
Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML Holding NV (ASML) is not a value stock in the strictest sense of that term, but like any other growth stock, this artificial intelligence (AI) play delivers periods in which it o…
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