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ETF News and Commentary: Archive
Semiconductor ETF (XSD) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
XSD surged to a 52-week high, fueled by AI, quantum, and semiconductor momentum, with gains of over 105% from its low.
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Inside the Recent Rally in Hydrogen ETFs
by Sanghamitra Saha
HYDR hovers around a 52-week high with a 25.8% monthly surge, fueled by sharp gains in PLUG and BE amid hydrogen sector momentum.
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Fearing Chinese Economic Slowdown? Tap its Tech ETFs
by Sanghamitra Saha
CQQQ, KWEB and KTEC have surged as China's low rates, AI push and tech giants' rally fuel investor interest in the sector.
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Why Gold ETFs Should Be in Every Portfolio
by Yashwardhan Jain
Fed cuts rates, dollar weakens and geopolitical risks rise, driving record gold gains and fueling demand for ETFs like GLD and IAU.
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Financial ETF (IYG) Hits New 52-Week High
by Zacks Equity Research
IYG hits a 52-week high with gains of 37% from its low, fueled by rate cuts and sector strength.
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Peeking Into Solar ETFs Amid Trump Administration
by Sanghamitra Saha
Less unfavorable regulations, strong Q2 earnings beats and higher demand for energy due to the AI boom put focus on solar ETFs like TAN.
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Fed Cuts Rates & Hints at Two More Cuts in 2025: ETFs to Play
by Sanghamitra Saha
Fed's rate cut and hints of more such moves in 2025 spotlight ETFs like SPVU, RTH, SPSM, XYLD, CHAT and HYDR for growth and income plays.
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Tariff Uncertainty Still Weighs on Markets: Volatility ETFs to Play
by Yashwardhan Jain
Tariff uncertainty and Fed moves cloud Wall Street, but VXX, VIXY and VIXM ETFs stand out as volatility plays.
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Fed Likely to Cut Rate Today: 5 Clean Energy ETFs in Focus
by Aparajita Dutta
A Fed rate cut today could ease financing for renewables, boosting U.S.-focused clean energy ETFs that are already gaining momentum.
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Retail Sales Gain Steam in August: 4 ETF Areas to Win
by Sanghamitra Saha
August retail sales rose 0.6% month over month, beating forecasts, with ONLN, XRT, XLY, RTH, and EATZ among ETFs likely to gain.
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Hydrogen ETF (HYDR) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
HYDR ETF surged to a 52-week high, up 102.9% from its low, fueled by rising demand for clean energy.
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A 25-bp Fed Rate Cut Already Baked in on Wall Street? ETFs to Play
by Sanghamitra Saha
With markets rallying lately due to strong hopes of a Fed rate cut this week, the actual reaction can be muted when the news hits the market. ETFs like QYLD, DIVO, JEPI and XYLD may help balance income and risks.
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Uranium ETF (URNJ) Hits New 52-Week High
by Zacks Equity Research
URNJ has surged 136.55% from its low, hitting a 52-week high as uranium demand outlook brightens with AI-driven energy needs.
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Will Rate Cuts Fuel Bitcoin ETF Momentum?
by Yashwardhan Jain
Bitcoin gains momentum in September as Fed rate cut bets, dollar weakness and institutional adoption fuel optimism.
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NATO Airspace Crisis Ignites Rally in Defense ETFs
by Aparajita Dutta
Defense ETFs surged as NATO airspace breaches by Russian drones and a major spending pledge fueled investor demand.
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Pain or Gain Ahead of Apple? ETFs in Focus
by Sanghamitra Saha
Apple's non-enthusiastic iPhone 17 launch, AI delays and mounting pressure from Xiaomi leave investors weighing ETFs like FTEC, IYW, VGT, XLK and TOPT for any potential rally.
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Best-Performing ETFs of Last Week: Crypto & Blockchain Rule
by Sanghamitra Saha
WGMI, BKCH, STCE, MNRS and SOLZ led last week's ETF winners as crypto and blockchain ETFs surged on strong Solana, Bitcoin and Ethereum gains.
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Markets Up but Defensive ETFs Are Still a Wise Choice
by Zacks Equity Research
Market volatility and outflows push investors toward defensive ETFs, with staples, value and quality funds offering protection and stability.
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Best-Performing Leveraged ETF Areas of Last Week
by Sanghamitra Saha
IONX, RGTX, CWVX, MULL and ORCX soared last week as leveraged bets on quantum, AI cloud, memory chips and Oracle's rally paid off.
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Bitcoin Mining ETF (WGMI) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
WGMI surges 236% from its low to a fresh 52-week high as Bitcoin's rally and crypto momentum boost mining stocks.
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Analysts Boost S&P 500 Target: ETFs in Focus
by Sanghamitra Saha
Many analysts are making bullish calls on the S&P 500 target due to earnings, AI and U.S. growth. This has put the focus on VOO, IVV, SPY and SPMO.
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U.S. IPO Market Rebounding Fast: ETFs Likely to Gain
by Sanghamitra Saha
IPO activity is rebounding in 2025. Chances of easier Fed policy, a strong stock market, receding trade tensions and AI boom fuel momentum.
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ETFs to Gain as Inflation Edges Higher in August
by Sanghamitra Saha
Inflation rose in August, but jobless claims rose, too, shaping Fed rate cut odds and boosting the appeal of large-cap blend ETFs like ITOT, EDOW and IVV.
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Digital Revolution ETF (TRFK) Hits New 52-Week High
by Sanghamitra Saha
Digital Revolution ETF TRFK surges to a 52-week high, lifted by Oracle's spectacular cloud-driven rally and strong momentum signals.
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Oracle's Monster Rally Puts These ETFs in Focus
by Sanghamitra Saha
Oracle stock soars 36% on cloud demand and AI deals. ETFs like IGV, TRFK, TDIV and TDVI offer exposure.
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