ETFs

Intel Corp.'s (NASDAQ:INTC) incredible run in extended trading on Thursday has driven gains in ETFs like Direxion Daily INTC Bull 2X ETF (NASDAQ:LINT), First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:FTXL), and Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF (SOXQ), which have the largest exposure to this...

Silver is back in the spotlight with the metal witnessing a surge in demand, especially in China, per the report. This could provide a boost to silver prices and its ETFs – iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:SLV) and abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (NYSE:SIVR) tracking the bullion. China Silver...

Mortgage rates fell for the second consecutive week, providing some relief to homebuyers during what is typically the busiest period for the housing market. This has lent some support to homebuilder ETFs such as iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (BATS:ITB), SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (NYSE:XHB...

Silver prices hovered around $80 per ounce on Friday, as a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel calmed inflation fears and weakened the U.S. dollar. A sustained supply deficit projection for 2026 is also supporting prices. What ETFs To Tap Amid Silver Rebound? Silver COMEX (May 2026) rose 1...

U.S. stocks rallied on signs of a potential end to the Iran conflict and on a strong start to the first quarter earnings season. The S&P 500 closed above 7,000 for first time on Wednesday and hit its first closing high since January. The index gained 3% so far this week. The Nasdaq Composite...

Economist Justin Wolfers, on Tuesday, highlighted a core idea in commodities that captures the forces driving today's ETF flows: gold as a belief-driven asset and oil as a core pillar of the global economy. Gold: A Belief-Driven Asset In a social media X, Justin Wolfers said "Gold has no inherent...

The S&P 500 Index staged a strong comeback, turning positive for 2026 on Monday and recovering all losses from the U.S.-Iran war. After weeks of volatility, investors are looking for some stability in the stock market. Despite elevated tensions in the Middle East, Wall Street remains hopeful...

Crude oil surged over 7% on Monday after President Donald Trump announced a blockade of all vessels entering and exiting Iranian ports after ceasefire talks with Iran ended without an agreement over the weekend—reviving fears of a major disruption to global energy supplies. Brent crude climbed to...

Brazilian stocks have been among the top performers in 2026, driven by a strengthening Brazilian Real. Karel Mercx, an investment specialist from Amsterdam, said on X, "I have been saying it for years: Brazil's central bank is the most responsible central bank in the world, and that is good for...

Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF (NYSE:BWET) was one of the top performers in the April 9 trading session, climbing about 15%. The surge came amid the reports from BIMCO that the global shipping order book has climbed to its highest level in nearly two decades. Per the report, the global order book...

After suffering its biggest one-day drop of more than 13% since April 2020, oil prices bounced back, buoyed by persistent supply fears and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures were up 2.7% at $97.35 per barrel while WTI crude rose 3.2% to $97.43 per barrel at the time of writing...

Two of Wall Street's biggest ETF issuers, BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK) and State Street Corp. (NYSE:STT), have filed regulatory documents with the SEC to launch Nasdaq 100 ETFs, threatening Invesco Ltd.'s (NYSE:IVZ) decade-long dominance in one of the lucrative corners of the market.    BlackRock, on...

Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, sparking the bullish momentum in the stock market. U.S. stock futures jumped about 2% following the news in after-hours trading. The truce triggered a dramatic shift in investor sentiment from "risk-off" to "risk-on" trade. Growth ETFs...

Editor's Note: This headline and the Bitcoin price information have been updated for accuracy. Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO: BTC) price hit the $110,000 mark in the early hours of Saturday, despite experiencing its worst performance since 2018 with a 3.7% decline as October concluded. This milestone...

U.S. margin debt has surged to a record $1.1 trillion, an increase of $67 billion in September alone. Despite markets at all-time highs, investors are borrowing to buy more. But behind the headline number lies a deeper question –  How much leverage can the system bear? Margin debt is the...