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What Are the Tailwinds for Bank Stocks?
by Sheraz Mian
We discuss bank earnings, the credit card announcement and the outlook for the industry and bank stocks.
Final U.S. Q3 Real GDP Growth at +4.3%. GDPNow for Q4? +5.1%
by John Blank
Want another "nothing is really moving off the 2024 real GDP trend" mark? Global GDP is projected by Goldman Sachs Research to increase +2.8% in 2026.
Why Japanese Stocks Are Hitting Record Highs
by Neena Mishra
We examine the key drivers behind record gains in Japan ETFs.
Should SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) Be on Your Investing Radar?
by Zacks Equity Research
Style Box ETF report for SPY
Can Strong Earnings Justify High Stock Valuations?
by Sheraz Mian
With the 2025 Q4 earnings season about to begin, we discuss how critical the overall earnings picture is to the stock market.
Defense ETFs in 2026: Trump's Spending Push & Other Key Tailwinds
by Sanghamitra Saha
Defense ETFs like ITA rally as Trump eyes a $500B spending hike, geopolitics intensify and earnings surge despite stretched valuations.
Non-farm Payrolls: Good News & Bad News
by Mark Vickery
A headline of +50K is lower than the downwardly revised +56K the previous month, but the Unemployment Rate fell -20 bps to +4.4%.
Here's Why Biotech ETFs Are Rallying Hard
by Sanghamitra Saha
Biotech rally gains steam on valuations, rate cuts, FDA wins & M&A. IBB, XBI, CANC and IDNA are ETFs near one-year highs.
5 ETFs to Buy for January
by Sanghamitra Saha
5 ETFs to buy in January: momentum, small caps, chips, defense and healthcare shine as markets rally early in 2026 -- IWM, MTUM, SMH, XAR and IHE.
Pre-markets Soft on Excellent Economic Data
by Mark Vickery
Futures are in the red this morning, though we wouldn't be surprised if this turns around at some point during normal trading today.
ADP Rebounds to +41K, JOLTS & ISM Services After the Open
by Mark Vickery
Private-sector payrolls hit +41K last month, -7K from consensus and nicely up from the prior month's upwardly revised -29K.
ETF Stories to Rule in 2026
by Sanghamitra Saha
ETF themes to watch in 2026: S&P 500 strength, metals momentum, banks, AI, robotaxis, clean energy and global ETFs like SPY, COPX, TAN.
Top & Flop ETF Areas of 2025 (Revised)
by Sanghamitra Saha
Silver, gold & platinum ETFs (SLVP, SILJ, GOEX) crushed it in 2025, while MEME & VIXY lagged.
Odds for a "January Effect" in 2026?
by Mark Vickery
What elements feed into a positive start to the 2026 stock market?
Can These 3 ETF Losers of 2025 Rebound in 2026?
by Sanghamitra Saha
Can beaten-down cloud ETFs like WCLD, staples ETF FXG, and India ETFs INCO & INQQ stage a rebound in 2026 after a mixed 2025?
6 ETF Predictions for 2026
by Sanghamitra Saha
2026 could favor SPY, SLV, KBWB, TAN & global ETFs as AI, metals, banks and clean energy shape the next leg of market gains.
Pre-markets Flat on New Year's Eve Eve
by Mark Vickery
We're still +21% on the Nasdaq year to date, and up double digits on the major indexes elsewhere.
Top & Flop ETF Areas of 2025
by Sanghamitra Saha
Silver, gold & platinum ETFs (SLVP, SILJ, GOEX) crushed it in 2025, while MSOS, MEME & VIXY lagged amid policy, hype & calm markets.
Will the Ongoing Market Rally Continue in 2026? ETFs in Focus
by Yashwardhan Jain
S&P 500 momentum and retail inflows set the stage for a potential 2026 rally, with ETFs offering ways to ride the bullish trend.
Pre-Markets Lower on Low Seasonal Volume
by Mark Vickery
Year-to-date, we're up anywhere from +13% in the Russell 2000 to +21% in the Nasdaq. This looks to be the third-straight year the Nasdaq is trading at +20% or higher.
Best-Performing Country ETFs of 2025
by Sanghamitra Saha
EWY, GREK, EZA, EWP and EPOL surged in 2025 as international ETFs beat U.S. peers, due to cheaper valuations, policy stimulus and diversified market exposure.
Best-Performing Areas in a Blockbuster Year for Stocks
by Neena Mishra
We feature ETFs that rank at the top of the leaderboard.
4 Top-Ranked ETF Areas That Beat the Market in 2025
by Sanghamitra Saha
Top-ranked ETF areas that beat SPY in 2025 included semiconductors, Japan, financials and pharma. Winning ETFs were FTXL, EWJV, KBWB and IHE.
Top-Performing International ETFs of 2025
by Sanghamitra Saha
International ETFs like VEA, EZU & EEM outshone U.S. peers in 2025 as cheaper valuations, diversified exposure, and stimulus measures drove substantial gains.
Q3 GDP +4.3%: Consumer Carries Economic Heft
by Mark Vickery
Q3 GDP posted its strongest growth number in two years, and half a point higher than Q2's +3.8%.