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✕ Clear- Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Thursday as Escalation Signals in Iran Conflict Lift Oil Prices
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 1.6%, and the actively t
Yahoo·2026-04-02 - Leading And Lagging Sectors For April 2, 2026Benzinga·2026-04-02
- Q1 2026 Recap
The single largest gain in Q1 came from oil as USO surged 84%. The next best returns were related to oil, with the energy sector up 37.9% and broad commodities gaining 29.5%.
SeekingAlpha·2026-04-01 - Sector Update: Financial Stocks Rise Late Afternoon
Financial stocks advanced late Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.6% and th
Yahoo·2026-04-01 - Sector Update: Financial Stocks Higher in Afternoon Trading
Financial stocks advanced Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 1.2% and the Sta
Yahoo·2026-04-01 - Exchange-Traded Funds Higher as US Equities Rise After Midday
Broad Market Indicators Broad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV advanced. Actively traded
Yahoo·2026-04-01 - Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Gain Pre-Bell Wednesday as Iran War De-Escalation Hopes Drive Sentiment
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.8%, and the actively tra
Yahoo·2026-04-01 - Visa Deploys AI Arsenal To End 'Billions Lost' In Disputes
Visa (NYSE: V) unveils a suite of modernized dispute resolution services to handle rising global transaction volumes. Full details here.
Benzinga·2026-04-01 - Leading And Lagging Sectors For April 1, 2026Benzinga·2026-04-01
- Chart Of The Day: Deal Volume Jumps In Q1 (But Will It Persist?)
Volatility is through the roof, and stocks just suffered the worst quarter in almost four years. Yet, global deal volume is surging given a full pipeline of mergers and acquisitions.
SeekingAlpha·2026-04-01 - Sector Update: Financial Stocks Advance Tuesday
Financial stocks rose Tuesday with the NYSE Financial Index adding 2.5% and the State Street Financi
Yahoo·2026-03-31 - Sector Update: Financial Stocks Rise Tuesday Afternoon
Financial stocks were advancing Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 2.1% and the
Yahoo·2026-03-31 - Exchange-Traded Funds Rise as US Equities Advance After Midday
Broad Market Indicators Broad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV rose. Actively traded Inve
Yahoo·2026-03-31 - Financial Stocks Are Waving a Red Flag That Reminds Me of 2008: Is ‘Big Short 2.0’ Brewing?
Ultimately the decision to engage with XLF in the current environment depends on one’s outlook for the credit cycle versus the interest rate cycle. But I’ve seen this movie before. And increasingly, it reminds me of the “Big Short.”
Yahoo·2026-03-31 - Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Tuesday as De-Escalation Hopes Lift Risk Sentiment
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 1% and the actively traded
Yahoo·2026-03-31 - Leading And Lagging Sectors For March 31, 2026Benzinga·2026-03-31
- Ackman's Bold Call Sends Fannie Mae Stock Soaring 40% — And These ETFs Could Be Smarter Plays
Ackman and Burry spark a 40% surge in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shares, igniting fresh interest in mortgage ETFs, housing ETFs and MBS funds.
Benzinga·2026-03-30 - Sector Update: Financial Stocks Higher Monday Afternoon
Financial stocks were advancing in Monday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index adding 0.
Yahoo·2026-03-30 - Exchange-Traded Funds, US Equities Mixed After Midday
Broad Market Indicators Broad-market exchange-traded fund IWM fell and IVV rose. Actively traded
Yahoo·2026-03-30 - Sector Update: Financial Stocks Advance Premarket Monday
Financial stocks were advancing premarket Monday, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR
Yahoo·2026-03-30 - Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Monday Ahead of Fresh Economic Data
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.6% and the actively trad
Yahoo·2026-03-30 - Stocks Rise As Powell's Remarks Cool Rate Fears: What's Moving Markets Monday?
U.S. equity markets snap a five-week slide on Monday, bouncing off seven-month lows after President Trump discloses negotiations with a "new and more reasonable" Iranian regime.
Benzinga·2026-03-30 - Leading And Lagging Sectors For March 30, 2026Benzinga·2026-03-30
- Financials Are Down Big This Year, but XLF Is Looking Like a Buy-Low Opportunity
Despite high hopes for financials during Trump’s second term, the sector has performed the worst in the S&P 500 this year. But the XLF offers a buy-low entry.
Yahoo·2026-03-29 - The Only 'Superpower' Left In This Wall Of Worry Market
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SeekingAlpha·2026-03-27 - Leading And Lagging Sectors For March 27, 2026Benzinga·2026-03-27
- Energy Stocks Hunt A Streak Record Unseen Since 2013: Are They Still A Buy Now?
XLE is on 14 straight weeks of gains — the longest run in energy sector history and one week from a record no S&P 500 sector has matched since 2013. Here's what the streak means for investors
Benzinga·2026-03-26 - Reported March 25, 2026: New York Fed Study Finds Legalized Sports Betting Drives Surge In Wagers Across State Lines While Triggering Measurable Rise In Household Debt Delinquencies
https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2026/03/sports-betting-is-everywhere-especially-on-credit-reports/
Benzinga·2026-03-26 - HPS: Decent Yield For Retirees That Want To Protect Capital
John Hancock Preferred Income Fund III (HPS) offers a 9.3% yield and stability for retirees; modest NAV premium supports buying nowâreview risks and decide.
SeekingAlpha·2026-03-25 - Stocks Rise, Oil Falls On Iran Ceasefire Hopes, ARM Surges 15% : What's Moving Markets Wednesday?
U.S. stocks advanced Wednesday as oil prices fell on Iran diplomacy reports. Arm jumped 15%, while Treasury yields declined.
Benzinga·2026-03-25