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China factory activity contracts for second straight month in Aug
Dalian iron ore futures climbed for a second day, driven by positive Chinese factory activity data that boosted demand expectations.
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Getting Paid to Extend: The Case for Muni Duration
Treasury’s pivot toward long-bond buybacks gives duration buyers their first clear green light in months — and the November midterms may add a second leg. Key takeaways Treasury’s decision to at least double 10- to 30-y…
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Do You Know Your Risk Tolerance?
Investing can feel very good when things are going well. It can also feel very not good when things are not going well. Case in point: If you were investing (or, let’s be honest here, speculating) in crypto in the fall …
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CrowdStrike & Okta Beat Earnings: 2 Cyber ETFs to Watch
Usually, when investors are investing in a tech stock these days, it’s because the company is well-positioned to benefit from embracing AI. Of course, AI adoption comes in multiple shades, such as new models, cloud comp…
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Six consequences after six months of war in Iran
On Feb. 28, the US and Israel launched missile strikes on Iran. Within days, Iran responded militarily, then economically by dramatically clogging the flow of oil, gas and other goods through the Strait of Hormuz.
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How Fidelity’s Thematic ETFs Unlock Tech Stocks
So you're looking for top-rated AI mutual funds to cash in on the current gold rush into artificial intelligence without buying individual stock? After reading, you'll know which funds have a proven track record and mig…
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Microreactor Criticality Milestones Fuel Nuclear Renaissance
Westinghouse, which is 49% owned by Cameco Corp. (CCJ), recently achieved initial criticality for its eVinci microreactor this month, marking a notable milestone for advanced nuclear deployment. Key Takeaways Westinghou…
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Advantages Beyond Yield: The Case for Equity Income ETFs
Over the past few years, equity income ETFs have certainly seemed to pick up steam among the broader investment community. Sure, these strategies are income-oriented approaches, but that may not be the sole reason why f…
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Brazil creates fewer formal jobs than expected in July
The formal job market accelerated in July with a net increase in more jobs with formal contracts compared to the previous month. All sectors saw an increase in the net number of new positions, with industry being one of…
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A Portfolio Power Play: The Case for Critical Materials ETFs
For advisors and investors still seeking to amplify their portfolio’s diversification and inflation resilience, commodities can help meet the moment. However, some commodities may be especially well-positioned to take a…
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Real-World Assets Reshape DeFi Lending Markets
Real-world asset tokenization has quietly become the most consequential structural shift in crypto markets in 2026. And the numbers are finally big enough to demand serious attention.
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The Fed Is Challenged, & Red Tape Is Repricing the Miners
US data left the Federal Reserve in an uncomfortable position. Core PCE for July rose 0.2% month on month and 3.3% year on year, both in line with consensus, while headline PCE came in firmer at 3.7%, a tenth above expe…
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Consumer sentiment edges higher, but misses forecast
Oil remained supported in the absence of a Strait of Hormuz deal and with efforts to reopen the waterway dampened by tit-for-tat demands by Iran and US President Trump for reparations.
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Midstream Income: AMJB Declares Quarterly Distribution Yielding 5.3%
JPMorgan Chase Financial Company announced a quarterly coupon payout for the Alerian MLP Index ETN (AMJB). This latest payout highlights the ongoing importance of the midstream MLP segment in generating consistent portf…
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Gold is Glittering This Quarter
The precious metal rallies Gold is showing signs of life. After suffering its worst quarterly return in more than a decade amid rising yields and other pressures, gold has rebounded roughly 15% since June. However, it r…
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Tokyo CPI steady in August, core inflation remains close to BOJ target
The stronger than expected reading reinforces the case for a BOJ rate hike as soon as its September 17-18 meeting, with the core-core gauge the central bank watches most closely now sitting just 2 basis points shy of an…
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Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) Surpasses $100B in Assets
The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) crossed $100 billion in assets this month, marking a major milestone for the equal-weight ETF. Unlike the traditional S&P 500, which gives its largest companies the biggest por…
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BMO, REX Shares Launch 3x Leveraged AI-Focused ETN
NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2025 /CNW/ - Bank of Montreal ("BMO") announced today (i) its intention to redeem all of the outstanding securities of its MicroSectorsTM FANG+™ Index 3× Leveraged ETNs due January 8, 2038, CUSIP: 063…
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UK business confidence hits highest since March, Lloyds says
British companies registered their strongest confidence reading since March this month, supported by a more favourable assessment of the economy, a fresh survey indicated, aligning with other recent data pointing to a b…
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How International Equities ETF QINT Has Outperformed This Year
In an ETF ecosystem that grows with each passing day, investors have plenty of viable options to meet specific goals and mitigate challenges. As concentration risk looms and the need for diversification grows, internati…
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Bull Market Seeds May Be Planted for Bitcoin. Bet on BTCU.
During the trading week ending August 21, Bitcoin rallied as the White House renewed its push for passage of the Clarity Act. That bounce implied that this week would be a test for the durability of Bitcoin’s rebound – …
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ETF of the Week: Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 1X & 2X Shares (NVDU & NVDD)
On this final episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 1X Shares (NVDU) and the Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 2X Shares (NVDD) with Chuck J…
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Bitcoin Powers Gains as Permanent Portfolio ETF Approaches $25M
Bitcoin exposure has powered early gains in the Porter & Company Porter Portfolio Index ETF (PCPP). The fund has grown to $23.9 million in assets less than three months after its launch, according to ETF Database data. …
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2 ETFs to Play the U.S. Reshoring Boom
Traditionally speaking, when new threats of tariffs hit the headlines, it tends to be a bad thing for many investment approaches. Key Takeaways: While escalating tariffs could be a concern for the markets, a couple of d…