Nasdaq ETFs

Environmental, social, and governance and sustainable investing have taken their lumps. These styles are under attack by some politicians and regulators, and the 2022 slump incurred by growth stocks didn’t help matters. While policy issues linger, growth equities are rebounding, and end users remain enthusiastic about embracing sustainable investing strategies. That could pave the way [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In recent trading, shares of Magna International Inc (Symbol: MGA) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $63.03, changing hands for $63.15/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade

In recent trading, shares of Applied Materials, Inc. (Symbol: AMAT) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $140.76, changing hands for $146.16/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgra

In recent trading, shares of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (Symbol: HP) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $43.85, changing hands for $44.64/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgra

In recent trading, shares of Integer Holdings Corp (Symbol: ITGR) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $90.00, changing hands for $93.24/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade o

In trading on Thursday, shares of the Vanguard Total Corporate Bond ETF (Symbol: VTC) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $75.17, changing hands as low as $75.02 per share. Vanguard Total Corporate Bond shares are currently trading off about 1% on the day. The chart

In trading on Thursday, shares of the iShares ESG Aware USD Corporate Bond ETF (Symbol: SUSC) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $22.58, changing hands as low as $22.52 per share. iShares ESG Aware USD Corporate Bond shares are currently trading down about 0.9% on t

Markets rallied on Wednesday despite news of another quarter-point interest rate increase from the Fed. The same markets closed lower on Thursday on the heels of higher-than-expected second-quarter GDP, a familiar pattern of the last six months. Ongoing market sensitivity to changing economic data and announcements highlights the precarious position that investors continue to find [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In trading on Thursday, shares of the HYGV ETF (Symbol: HYGV) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $40.31, changing hands as low as $40.17 per share. HYGV shares are currently trading off about 1% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of HYGV sha

In trading on Thursday, shares of the iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (Symbol: LQD) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $107.11, changing hands as low as $106.72 per share. iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond shares are currently tradi

In trading on Thursday, shares of the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (Symbol: VCIT) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $78.58, changing hands as low as $78.45 per share. Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond shares are currently trading down about

In trading on Thursday, shares of the Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (Symbol: VCLT) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $77.46, changing hands as low as $76.78 per share. Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond shares are currently trading off about 1.7% on the day.

The Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ) is the top-performing equity ETF over the past week, propelled by the Chinese stocks’ rally. The Chinese stocks rally this week came as Beijing pledged to increase initiatives to bolster China’s economy. Stocks surged on Tuesday, as global hedge funds bought Chinese stocks at the fastest pace since October 2022, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The global transition to net-zero emissions will require enormous amounts of investment, regulatory support, and raw material. In electrification metals, the demand ramp-up is particularly significant but can current supply capabilities keep up? In copper, that answer looks to be a resounding no. The additional usage of copper in renewable energy and emissions reductions creates [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Confluence Investment Management offers various asset allocation products which are managed using “top down,” or macro, analysis. We publish asset allocation thoughts on a bi-weekly basis, updating the report every other Monday, along with an accompanying podcast. Orthodox finance and economics rests on the idea that higher interest rates reduce economic activity and lower the [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

by Kimberly Woody, Senior Portfolio Manager Nor will it be any time soon. The future is bright for AI, but it is much like the internet in 1999. We can see the promise and we know the transformative effects, but how it all plays out will take some time, and if history repeats, many of [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By DAN ZOLET, CFA The Art and Science of Stock Selection DCF – RiverFront’s Primary Stock Valuation Tool As we digest earnings and Fed data this week, we thought it would be helpful to spend some time explaining how our equity team uses these inputs to properly position our portfolios. In our view, the goal [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Mark Hackett Last week marked nine months since the October low for the S&P 500® Index. The benchmark large-cap index has increased by over 25% since that low. This is a solid gain, especially compared to the average nine-month gain after major correction lows when there’s been no recession, according to Strategas. Prevailing market [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

The Investor Sentiment Survey, which is produced by the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII), is a weekly survey that asks individuals whether they have a bullish, neutral, or bearish perspective on the markets right now. The survey results illustrate investor optimism (or pessimism) regarding where they think the markets will be in six months. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

A handful of midstream names have already announced increases to their dividends — something for investors to look forward to. Midstream earnings are just barely underway, but four constituents in the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index (AMZI) have announced quarter-over-quarter growth to their dividends for the second quarter. AMZI is the underlying index for the Alerian MLP [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.