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Why is the Materials Sector performing so well this month?

From Sweta Killa: The materials sector, which tends to be the most sensitive to global economic growth expectations, is leading the way higher this month, trailing information technology. This is especially true as the sector is on track for the…
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NYSE:XLB June 13, 2019 3:34pm

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ETF hits a 52 week-high

From Zacks: For investors seeking momentum, iShares TIPS Bond ETF TIP is probably on radar now. The fund just hit a 52-week high, and is up 5.8% from its 52-week low price of $107.53 per share.
NYSE:TIP May 17, 2019 10:55am

Why are natural gas prices so low?

From Nilanjan Choudhury: The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed an as-expected increase in natural gas supplies. However, the injection was higher than the five-year average as the mild spring weather continues to limit heating and air conditioning demand.
NYSE:UNG May 14, 2019 2:34pm

An ETF to keep on radar after biotech stocks beat earnings estimates

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From Sweta Jaiswal : President Trump’s latest move to raise the tariffs to 25% from 10% on $200 billion of Chinese goods might have ‘trumped’ hopes of many investors waiting for a truce between the two largest economies. However, amid…
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NASDAQ:IBB May 8, 2019 3:10pm

The Renaissance IPO ETF recently hit a 52-Week high, will rally continue?

From Sweta Killa: For investors seeking momentum, Renaissance IPO ETF (IPO – Free Report) is probably on radar now. The fund just hit a 52-week high, and is up 46.5% from its 52-week low price of $21.63 per share.
NYSE:IPO

Why is the biotechnology sector outperforming the market?

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From Sweta Jaiswal, FRM: The biotech industry has kept its promise for solid returns so far. The rally in some major biotechnology indexes reflects the same. In this context, the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index has returned 17.6% year to date. Following the trend, S&P Biotechnology Select…
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NYSE:XBI April 12, 2019 2:10pm

5 Top Semiconductor Equities to Consider Buying This Year

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From Zacks Equity Research: Robust demand for memory chips and other semiconductor products, on account of rapid adoption of cloud computing, AI, Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous cars, advanced driver assisted systems (ADAS), gaming, wearables, drones and virtual reality/augmented reality…
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NYSE:SMH April 4, 2019 11:45am

ETF Areas defying February’s negative Retail Sales number

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From Sanghamitra Saha : After rising 0.7% in January, U.S. retail sales dropped 0.2% in February. The reading lagged analysts’ expectations of a 0.3% increase. Reduced purchase of building materials, furniture, clothing, food, electronics and appliances as well as gardening…
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NASDAQ:IBUY April 2, 2019 2:10pm

5 of the top commodity ETFs of 2019

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From Sweta Killa: Broad commodities bounced back strongly after a weak fourth quarter driven by tightening supply and optimism over demand. Additionally, Fed’s dovish stance, which has kept U.S. dollar under pressure, added to the strength. A weak dollar makes…
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NYSE:UGA

Investors remain cautious about the semiconductor sector

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From Radhika Pujara : As we conclude first-quarter 2019, most of the discussions are centered on the near-term cloudy outlook for the semiconductor space and performance of the chip-makers.
NYSE:SMH April 1, 2019 1:39pm

iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) Hits a New 52-Week High

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From Sweta Killa: For investors seeking momentum, iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV – Free Report) is probably on radar now. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up about 17.1% from its 52-week low price of $79.39/share.
ETF BASIC NEWS March 13, 2019 12:37pm

5 Homebuilder Stocks Likely to Gain in 2019

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From Swarup Gupta: Housing stocks were dealt a blow by the release of dismal sectoral data on Feb 26. Home Depot’s (HD – Free Report) dismal fourth-quarter numbers worsened matters. Consequently, the iShares Home Construction ETF (ITB) and the SPDR S&P Homebuilders…
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NYSE:XHB March 1, 2019 3:16pm

China Is Now In A Bull Market, A Look At 5 Top Chinese ETFs

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From Sweta Killa: The Chinese stock market was on fire in February buoyed by optimism over trade deal with the United States. This is especially true as the nearly year-long trade spat between the world’s two largest economies seems to…
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NYSE:FXI

Why The Cannabis Sector Has More Room to Run

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From Sanghamitra Saha: Positive developments are palpable in the marijuana industry. Be it acquisitions, expansion into industries like food, beverage, tobacco and cosmetics or legalization, things are increasingly falling into place for marijuana. ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (MJ – Free Report) is up 48.7%…
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NYSE:MJ

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