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Retail Sales Up 0.2% in September, Lower Than Expected
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for September showed consumer spending was lower than expected, with headline sales rising 0.2% versus the expected 0.4% monthly growth. This is down …
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Holiday Spending to Hit $1 Trillion—Time to Buy This Retail ETF?
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Between tariffs, sticky inflation, and ongoing weakness in the U.S. dollar, it has been a difficult year for the consumer discretionary sector. When household budgets are strained, consumers focus their …
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Retail Sales Up 0.6% in August, Higher Than Expected
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Sentiment: Positive ()
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for August showed consumer spending was higher than expected, with headline sales rising 0.6% versus the expected 0.2% monthly growth. This is unchanged …
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What Next for U.S. Retail ETFs?
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Tariff disputes, weak consumer confidence and inflation worries weigh on U.S. retailers, with retail ETFs like XRT and ONLN remaining in focus.
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Big-Box Retailers Gear Up to Report This Week: ETFs in Focus
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Investors eye XRT and RTH as Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's and Target prepare to report earnings this week.
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Market Hits New High as Conflicting Inflation Data Emerges
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Last week, the S&P 500 experienced a rally that took it to three consecutive record highs. But the momentum cooled as economic data painted a complex picture.
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Retail Sales Up 0.5% in July, Slightly Lower Than Expected
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for July showed consumer spending was slightly lower than expected, with headline sales rising 0.5%. This marks the second consecutive monthly increase and …
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ETFs to Consider as Consumer Sentiment Improves in July
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Consumer sentiment hits a five-month high in July. XLY, VCR, PEZ and RTH ETFs stand to benefit from the upbeat outlook.
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Consumer Spending Rebounds Despite Rising Inflation
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Last week's economic data presented a picture of consumer resilience emerging alongside the continued challenge of rising inflation. While consumer spending staged a significant rebound in June, inflation heated up …
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Retail Sales Up 0.6% in June, Better Than Expected
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Sentiment: Positive ()
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for June showed consumer spending was higher than expected last month, with headline sales rising 0.6%. This marks the first monthly increase since …
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ETFs to Tap July 4 Spending and Travel Trends
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Lower gas prices and record travel could lift ETFs like JETS, BEDZ and EATZ during the July 4 holiday rush.
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Spending Slowdown & Industrial Dip
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Last week's economic data painted a picture of broad cooling across several sectors, with consumers pulling back significantly on spending. Retail sales saw their largest decline in over two years …
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4 ETF Areas to Win Amid Slowing Retail Sales in May
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Retail sales dropped 0.9% in May, but select sectors like online, apparel, and furniture retail defied the downturn with gains. ETFs like ONLN, RTH, XRT and IEDI should benefit.
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4 ETF Areas to Win Amid Slowing Retail Sales in May
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Retail sales dropped 0.9% in May, but select sectors like online, apparel, and furniture retail defied the downturn with gains. ETFs like ONLN, RTH, XRT and IEDI should benefit.
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Retail Sales Sink 0.9% in May, Worse Than Expected
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Sentiment: Negative ()
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for May showed consumer spending pulled back significantly last month, with headline sales sinking 0.9%. This marks the second straight monthly decline and …
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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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