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Target Earnings Troubles Call for a Diversified Approach
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Given the headwinds Target has faced this year, many advisors were not expecting to hear good news at the retailer's latest earnings call. Hesitation over the retail giant's quarterly performance …
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Inflation Relief Meets Consumer Woes
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Last week's economic data presented a mixed bag, arriving against a backdrop of an S&P 500 that trended upwards for the entire week, buoyed by positive developments in trade talks.
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Retail Sales Inch Up 0.1% in April, Higher Than Expected
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Sentiment: Positive ()
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for April showed consumer spending inched up last month, with head sales rising 0.1%. This comes on the heels of March's 1.7% surge …
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Retail ETFs in Focus Ahead of Big-Box Q1 Earnings
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The retail sector is in focus with the earnings releases of big retailers like Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's and Target lined up.
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5 Sector ETFs to Make the Most of the U.S.-China Trade Deal
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Sentiment: Positive ()
We highlight five sectors that are likely to make the most of the U.S.-China trade deal.
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Pre-Tariff Spending Spike Amid Fed Warning
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Last week's economic narrative was dominated by a surge in retail sales as consumers seemingly bought ahead of tariffs while a volatile stock market experienced a sharp mid-week sell-off following …
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Online Sales Muted as Consumers Rush to Buy Cars and TVs Ahead of Tariffs
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
As earnings season kicked off last week, JPMorgan's CFO Jeremy Barnum said on the conference call with analysts that consumers had been front-loading their spending ahead of anticipated price increases …
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US-Sino Trade War Escalates: ETF Areas Under Pressure
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Sentiment: Negative ()
China hit back with 125% tariff on the U.S. after the latter imposed 145% duty on Chinese goods.
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5 Sector ETFs Set for Q1 Earnings Growth Amid Tariff Woes
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Sentiment: Negative ()
We highlight ETFs from the sectors expected to post Q1 earnings growth that could make great plays amid tariff woes.
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Mixed Retail, Housing Volatility, & Fed's Cautious Outlook
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Last week's economic landscape was marked by pockets of resilience amid growing concerns and heightened uncertainty. Retail sales offered a mixed bag, with overall growth falling short of expectations but …
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Retail Sales Rise 0.2% in February, Weaker Than Expected
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for February showed a moderate rebound last month, with headline sales rising 0.2%. Meanwhile, January's figure was revised downward to a 1.2% loss.
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Inflation Heats Up as Consumer Spending Cools
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of the economy. They are closely watched by policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses because they help them to make informed …
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Retail Sales Tumble 0.9% in January, Worse Than Expected
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Sentiment: Negative ()
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for January showed a sharper-than-expected decline, with headline sales falling 0.9%—the largest monthly drop since March 2023 and the first decline in five …
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