Saturday, April 20, 2024
New Highs for Stocks as Confidence Rises and Volatility Falls

New Highs for Stocks as Confidence Rises and Volatility Falls

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Stocks hit new highs again last week, riding a wave of economic confidence, low interest rates and mild volatility. The S&P 500 rose 1.6 percent...

Semiconductors and Apple Just Led the S&P 500 to its Best Year Since 2013

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Last year was dominated by technology trades as investors returned to their favorite corner of the stock market. Let's review some of the biggest...
Here Come Some Big Numbers for a High Flying Corner of the Market

Market Leading Housing Sector Has Important News This Week

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Will housing stocks continue their epic run? The next few sessions may answer that question. Statisticians at the Commerce Department release the industry's most important...

What Recession? Chip Stocks Had Another Strong Quarter

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Two strange things happened last quarter: Chip makers went up and health-care stocks went down. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index ($SOX) rose almost 7 percent between...
Housing Rallies as Lower Rates Make Investors View the Glass as Half Full

Housing Rallies as Lower Rates Make Investors View the Glass as Half Full

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Last week, low interest rates freaked out investors. Now they're helping boost an important part of the U.S. economy: housing. The iShares U.S. Home Construction...
This Real Estate Fund Looks More Like a Stealth Technology Trade

Is Real Estate ETF a Stealth Technology Trade?

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Believe it or not, real-estate investment trusts (REITs) are leading the market this month. The SPDR Real Estate ETF (XLRE) is up 1.8 percent so...
Does U.S. Have the Upper Hand in Trade War? A Consensus Is Emerging

Does U.S. Have the Upper Hand in Trade War? A Consensus Is Emerging

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Did President Trump pick a good time for the U.S. to engage in a trade war with China? There seems to be a growing...
Construction Reclaiming Role in U.S., Years After Subprime Crash

Construction Reclaiming Role in U.S. Economy, Years After Subprime Crash

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Construction, left for dead after the subprime crash, may be reclaiming its importance for the U.S. economy. Today's private-sector payrolls report from ADP showed the...

Homebuilders Gaining as Market Looks for Brighter Future

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Housing stocks are on the move as Wall Street looks for a rebound in the industry. The iShares US Home Construction ETF (ITB) is up...

Surprise: Housing Led Tuesday’s Strong Rally

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Markets had their biggest rally since the start of the year today, led by an unexpected sector. Housing stocks ripped over 4 percent, more than...
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