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3 ETFs to Buy ASAP Before Jerome Powell's Term Ends in May
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Sentiment: Positive ()
The Federal Reserve's Chair Jerome Powell's term is expiring on May 15, 2026.
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Energy Leads S&P Sectors in January
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Three of the smallest sectors in the S&P 500 delivered the index's strongest performance in January, while the two largest sectors weighed on returns. The broad market index gained modest …
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Record January ETF Flows Highlight Rotation Away From Concentration
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Sentiment: Positive ()
The ETF industry has carried its record-breaking momentum from 2025 into the new year, surpassing $100 billion in net flows before the end of January. By the end of the …
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The Chart That Answers Your Question About BDC Dividend Cuts
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Investors have started to question how sustainable BDC dividends are. A lot of this skepticism is logical and justified by valid reasons. My calculus shows that on average BDCs could …
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XLF Rally Continuing Into 2026? Rebecca Walser Offers Banking Bull Case
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Rebecca Walser (@walserwealth) believes the financial sector will continue to see gains in 2026. Lower interest rates courtesy of the Fed bodes well for big banks, according to Rebecca, along …
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Why Finance ETFs Could Keep Outperforming The Broader Market In 2026
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Sentiment: Positive ()
America's largest banks are on the way to close the year 2025 with historic stock prices, strengthening balance sheets and regulatory freedom, per a Yahoo! Finance report — and investors …
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Top-Ranked ETFs to Power Your Portfolio Higher
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Sentiment: Positive ()
With market tailwinds building and optimism returning, these top-ranked ETFs can help investors capture momentum safely.
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5 ETFs Primed to Soar if the Fed Cuts Rates in December
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Sentiment: Positive ()
XLK and other sector ETFs set to gain as expectations surge for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in December.
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Schwab IMPACT 2025: Record $13T in ETFs & What's Next for ETF Assets
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Matt Camuso, Head of ETF Solutions at BNY Investments, says there are $13 trillion of assets in ETFs. That's compared to $5 trillion a year prior.
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Global bank stocks wobble amid U.S. credit concerns
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Fear over credit quality in U.S. regional banks rippled through markets on Friday, dragging global financial stocks lower and reviving memories of the crisis of confidence that shook sentiment just …
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The 'Halftime' Investment Committee discusses whether you can bank on financials
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The Investment Committee debate whether financials can continue pushing higher.
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Decoding Bank ETF Prospects Ahead of Q3 Earnings Releases
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Bank ETFs like IYF and KBWB are in focus as mega lenders gear up to report Q3 earnings amid rising loan growth and possible margin pressure.
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Q3 Earnings Approaching: Sector ETFs to Win/Lose
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Q3 earnings season kicks off with PEP and DAL -- sector ETFs like ITA, XLK, and XLF may gain, while CARZ, PKB and IYT could lag.
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Final Trades: The Mosaic, the IBIT, and the XLF
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.
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AI's Winners Aren't All in Tech. 22 Cheaper Stocks to Consider.
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Investors can benefit from artificial intelligence without taking the risk of buying the highflying technology names.
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Boost Your Portfolio With These Top-Ranked ETFs
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Sentiment: Positive ()
With the Fed's first 2025 rate cut and upgraded growth outlook, ETFs in tech, financials, industrials and health care could benefit from momentum.
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Financials ETF (XLF) Hits New 52-Week High
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Sentiment: Positive ()
XLF hits a fresh 52-week high, fueled by Fed rate-cut hopes and regulatory easing, with signs pointing to more gains ahead.
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Is It the Right Time to Invest in Financials ETFs?
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Big banks??? earnings surge, resilient deal activity, and favorable valuations put focus on financial ETFs like XLF, VFH, KBWB and IYF.
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State Street Gives Sector Investors an Income Boost
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Sentiment: Positive ()
The S&P 500 hit record highs multiple times in late July 2025. While investors seeking capital appreciation should be thrilled, those wanting income from their equity investments are likely a …
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Bank Earnings Propel Financial Sector's Success
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Sentiment: Positive ()
The record rally in equities churns on, with the latest batch of strong bank results helping fuel the market's forward momentum. Stocks suffered from whiplash to start the second quarter.
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5 Most-Loved ETFs of Last Week
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Sentiment: Positive ()
ETFs pulled in $24.1B last week, led by VOO, SPLG, IBIT, IEMG and XLF, as investors poured into equities, Bitcoin and emerging markets.
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XLF: An Attractive Blend Of Financial Stocks And A Low Cost
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Sentiment: Positive ()
XLF offers an attractive, diversified mix of financial stocks, including banks, insurers, payment processors, and private market leaders, balancing growth and defensiveness. The ETF's ultra-low 0.08% expense ratio and industry-leading …
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5 Sector ETFs Set to Power Q2 Earnings Growth
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Sentiment: Positive ()
XLY, ITA, VGT, XLF and XLU are positioned to benefit as Q2 earnings growth takes off across key S&P 500 sectors.
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Financial ETF (XLF) Touches New 52-Week High
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Sentiment: Positive ()
XLF hits a new 52-week high, fueled by surging bank stocks and strong capital buffers across financial giants.
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Why this technical analyst is bullish on regional banks
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Jay Woods, Chief Global Strategist for Freedom Capital Markets, explains why he's so high on regional banks.
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CNC Hits 8-Year Low, Big Banks Boost Dividends, STZ Earnings Rally
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Centene (CNC) sold off more than 30% at the opening bell after withdrawing full-year guidance. Diane King Hall talks about how the "big, beautiful bill" plays a pivotal role in …
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Tech, Financials, Industrials: 3 Leading Sectors of 2025
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
As we hit the halfway point of 2025, the year has proven anything but calm. Markets have faced several challenges, from geopolitical tensions and new tariffs to potential shifts in …
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Investors are underinvested in financials, which look pretty cheap, says TD Cowen's Jeff Solomon
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Jeffrey Solomon, TD Cowen president, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss markets, long-term investment plays and the bank trade.
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Call of the Day: Bank stocks
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Oppenheimer is downgrading the banks. It's our Call of the Day.
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XLF: The Financials Sector Is Beating Expectations, More Upside Is Ahead
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Sentiment: Positive ()
I rate XLF a buy, supported by strong earnings growth, sector resilience, and attractive valuations versus the S&P 500. Financials outperformed the S&P 500 for a second year, with diversified …
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