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From Claude to the Stock Market: Anthropic’s IPO Filing, Explained.

Direxion — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:16:42 +0000

Editor’s note: Any and all references to time frames longer than one trading day are for purposes of market context only, and not recommendations of any holding time frame. Daily rebalancing ETFs are not meant to be held unmonitored for long periods. If you don’t have the resources, time or inclination to constantly monitor and manage [...]

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What Uber’s Drone Delivery Bet May Be Signaling

WisdomTree Investments — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:02:22 +0000

Key Takeaways Uber and Zipline are targeting one million drone deliveries per day by the end of 2029, though this remains a company-stated goal rather than current operating scale. Zipline’s delivery volume shows accelerating pace: its first million cumulative deliveries took 2,684 days, while the second million took just 699 days. The WisdomTree Physical AI, [...]

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A Pain You Might Not Want

Mauldin Economics — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:58:40 +0000

Albert wrote in this week about a problem that can sometimes plague your investments. His email started, “Sometimes I like something that is too complicated for me to handle the taxes.” I didn’t have to read any further to guess he was talking about the tax treatment of one of my favorite stocks—Enterprise Products Partners [...]

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Norway Rotates $2.3 Trillion Fund Into Mortgage-Backed Securities

Ben Hernandez — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:34:57 +0000

Mortgage-backed securities are seeing greater interest and just got a vote of confidence from the largest sovereign wealth fund. The Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), which oversees Norway’s $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, proposed cutting its government bond allocation and rotating into mortgage-backed securities (MBS). This shift to MBS will result in the NBIM trimming [...]

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Ethena’s Guy Young: Stablecoin Growth Needs Real-World Reach

DJ Shaw — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:39:54 +0000

Stablecoin infrastructure has quietly become one of the most important corners of the crypto market. Few founders have a bigger stake in that shift than Guy Young. Key Takeaways: USDe rocketed from zero to nearly $15 billion in assets within 18 months. Supply has since settled at $5.5 billion to $6 billion, still No. 2 [...]

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Dial Down Interest Rate Sensitivity With Fidelity’s FLDR

Ben Hernandez — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:22:46 +0000

The current higher-for-longer interest rate regime requires a delicate balance between capturing meaningful yield and protecting core capital from market volatility. That said, for investors looking to de-risk their portfolios without retreating to low-yield cash-equivalent investments, the Fidelity Low Duration Bond Factor ETF (FLDR) offers a compelling strategic solution. The fund is on track to [...]

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Nuclear Energy Fuel Chain Expansions Signal Macro Support for NUKZ

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:43:33 +0000

Recent developments across the nuclear energy fuel chain are creating a favorable backdrop for reactor deployment programs. This serves as a constructive update for Range Nuclear Renaissance Index ETF (NUKZ) investors. Key Takeaways U.S. uranium concentrate production reached its highest levels since 2017, more than tripling 2024 production volumes. Actinide (private) became the first startup [...]

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Robinhood’s Torrid Run Shines Light on This ETF

Todd Shriber — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:15:08 +0000

With some help from the sell-side, Robinhood Markets (HOOD) is on fire of late, with analysts highlighting multiple catalysts that could propel the fintech stock. The fact that the stock has multiple tailwinds is proving to be a boon for the Direxion Daily HOOD Bull 2X ETF (HODU) while providing traders with reason to stay [...]

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Treasury’s Dollar Moves Could Lift International ETFs

DJ Shaw — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:27 +0000

For years, investors buying international stocks have battled two problems: American markets outperforming and a dollar that kept climbing. New moves by the U.S. Treasury suggest the second problem may not stick around forever. Key Takeaways: Treasury has intervened twice in three weeks to ease pressure on the yen and long-term yields. A softer dollar [...]

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High Yields May Be Good News for This Bond ETF

Todd Shriber — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:30:46 +0000

As advisors and experienced fixed income investors know, bond prices and yields move inversely to one another, meaning that when yields are high, prices have slipped. This may have some investors worried about buying bonds when yields are elevated, and it’s certainly a valid concern in today’s Treasury market. However, some experts view high yields [...]

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International Equities, AI Feature in Last Week’s Top Stories

Heather Bell — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:31 +0000

AI and international equities featured prominently in last week’s top stories, as did small-caps. Other topics included in the top five were bonds and Fidelity’s market outlook for the rest of the year. Todd Shriber’s article AI Infrastructure Trade Still Alive. Seize It With SOXL claimed the top spot. AI-related stocks were out of favor [...]

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How Battery Storage Is Powering Lithium Miner Momentum

Nick Wodeshick — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:49:16 +0000

Many sought-after metals have been logging significant price growth in recent months, and lithium is no exception. Key Takeaways: The price of lithium did quite well in August, as did the Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (LITP). The fund’s net asset value grew 19.62% over the course of a month, as of August 31, 2026. This [...]

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Midstream Energy Shows Defensive Strength Amid Macro Volatility

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:02:18 +0000

Midstream energy infrastructure has demonstrated notable defensiveness during a period of heightened macro volatility. This resilience is supported by durable cash flow characteristics that distinguish the segment from the broader energy sector. Key Takeaways Midstream energy infrastructure outperformed broader energy in Q2, with midstream and MLPs gaining 1% while crude oil plunged over 30%. The [...]

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SMRF Gains as AI Power Demand Fuels Uranium Rally

DJ Shaw — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:23:01 +0000

The ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF (SMRF) tracks uranium miners, nuclear utilities, and small modular reactor developers. The fund’s underlying index gained 9.02% in August, according to data from VettaFi. Key Takeaways SMRF’s index rose 9.02% in August, led by uranium stocks. Uranium Energy (UEC) and Kazatomprom (KAP) were the fund’s top contributors. [...]

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How Quality & Diversification Are Propelling QINT’s AUM

Ben Hernandez — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:24:49 +0000

The potential of overstretched valuations in U.S. equities that could eventually mean-revert is just one reason more investors are gravitating towards international equities. There’s no shortage of funds that can address investor needs to diversify from the U.S. However, simply buying into low-cost, market-cap-weighted international benchmarks often exposes investors to sluggish growth and weak balance [...]

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State Street’s New ETF Launch Sets $2.5B Record

Nick Wodeshick — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:02:57 +0000

On Wednesday, September 2, State Street Investment Management announced the debut of the State Street SPDR UC Investments 90/10 Endowment Strategy Index ETF (UCBG). Notably, this fund was created through a collaboration between State Street and UC Investments, the investment arm of the University of California. Key Takeaways: State Street launched the State Street SPDR [...]

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American Century Talks Concentration, International Equities on Prime

Nick Peters-Golden — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:25:14 +0000

Headlines from recent weeks can sometimes induce investor whiplash. Yes, bond panic is the latest storm cloud to loom over markets, amid concentration risk and the ongoing Hormuz crisis. However, at the same time, clients still want to get exposure to exciting equities opportunities. The most recent episode ETF Prime included new insight on these [...]

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COAL Surges 23% in August Driven by Global Power Demand

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:16:41 +0000

The Range Global Coal Index ETF (COAL) climbed 23.4% in August, outpacing both broad market equities and energy sector peers. During the month, the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) climbed 2.7%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) gained 7.4% over the same period. Key Takeaways The COALX Index [...]

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T. Rowe Price Launches Securitized Income ETF

DJ Shaw — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:08:38 +0000

T. Rowe Price launched a new securitized credit ETF on Thursday. The T. Rowe Price Securitized Income ETF (TSCZ) began trading on NYSE Arca with a competitive 0.20% expense ratio, according to a company announcement. The actively managed ETF targets income from securitized credit, a corner of the bond market beyond typical government and corporate [...]

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A Surprising Bond ETF for the Data Center Moment

Todd Shriber — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:13:22 +0000

The data center story is constantly making headlines. What started about demand — still a key factor — has become about financing, with environmental implications. Consider some of the recent headlines pertaining to the space. Policymakers across both blue and red states are introducing moratoriums on data center construction. Local environmental concerns are the most [...]

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Gobble Up Some GOIB for More Alphabet Income

Todd Shriber — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:24:52 +0000

Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) is well-known as the largest internet search provider and a prominent player in artificial intelligence (AI). However, Alphabet is not a big dividend name. It’s been two years since the communication services company initiated its payout. While there’s been modest growth in that time, the stock still yields just 0.26%. Fortunately, there [...]

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ETF Flows Race Toward Record as Investors Deploy Barbell Strategy Against Macro Risks

Cinthia Murphy — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:00:33 +0000

It’s back-to-school season, and the ETF market is closing out a summer that proved anything but slow. August brought $180 billion in fresh net ETF asset inflows and saw the number of new ETFs coming to market cross 1,000 for the year. August also saw a barbell strategy against macro risks become a popular approach [...]

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Lithium, Copper Help Battery ETF BATT Gain More Than 10% in August

Yasin Mohamud — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:42:57 +0000

The Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT) had a strong August, thanks to impressive performances by its holdings in the consumer discretionary, materials and technology sectors. BATT rose from $14.34 at the end of July to $15.80 at the end of August, a gain of about 10.38%. The move came as investors appeared to [...]

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OILT Delivers Growth as Fund Prepares for Texas Exchange Move

Nick Wodeshick — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:24:25 +0000

Oil and gas prices have certainly been crucial to the market this year, and energy ETFs like OILT have been moving as a result. Key Takeaways: The Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF (OILT) is delivering strong results, with a one-month return of 8.25%, as of September 2, 2026. The fund provides a distinct take [...]

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This Bond ETF Is Growing Relevant By the Day

Todd Shriber — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:47:49 +0000

The saying “May you live in interesting times” is becoming relevant in the bond market for all the wrong reasons. “Interesting” usually means “trouble.” Fortunately, advisors and fixed income investors have avenues for mitigating trouble, including rate-hedged ETFs such as the WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged U.S. Aggregate Bond Fund (AGZD). In fact, it’s not a [...]

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How PRFZ Uses Fundamental Indexing in Today’s SMID-Cap Market

Ben Hernandez — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:32:52 +0000

Thus far in 2026, small-caps have come back in a big way. As mega-cap tech concentration continues to push broad U.S. market valuations to the brink of historical highs, investors are seeking alternative paths for growth, and small-caps are offering attractive entry points. In Research Affiliates’ mid-year recap webinar, Chief Investment Officer Jim Masturzo pointed [...]

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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Down 1.5% This Week

Jennifer Nash — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:22:57 +0000

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: Bitcoin and Ether. While both are considered high-risk assets, they possess foundational differences that investors should understand. We have also included XRP, as it was one of the largest cryptocurrencies when this series began. By definition, a cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work [...]

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ETF Prime: The International ETF Opportunity & Currency Hedging

DJ Shaw — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:47:43 +0000

International equity ETFs and currency hedging strategies were the focus on this week’s ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Maria Rahni, senior director and equities product manager at New York Life Investments, followed by Sandra Testani, head of global ETF product and strategy at American Century. Key Takeaways: HFXI is up 54% since January 2025, [...]

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Avoid Emerging Markets Index Pitfalls With This ETF

Todd Shriber — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:40:12 +0000

Emerging markets equities and the related ETFs are delivering some impressive performances this year. Still, savvy advisors and investors look beyond the headlines. Some of the most popular index-based emerging markets ETFs have become bets on a small number of stocks from very few countries. For example, the widely followed MSCI Emerging Markets Index allocates [...]

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Navigate Interest Rate Uncertainty With CLO Exposure

Nick Wodeshick — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:32:22 +0000

With inflation and interest rates dominating market discourse these days, it may be a good time for investors to consider how they go about building fixed income exposure. After all, there are certainly some strategies that may be better positioned to perform in these conditions. Key Takeaways: Given that the long-term trajectory of interest rates [...]

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A Software Surge

Horizon — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:24:45 +0000

New leaders emerge in the AI space In the late 1800s, false rumors that Mark Twain had died prompted one of the writer’s most famous quotes: “The report of my death was an exaggeration.” The same might be said today for software companies, whose revenues were supposed to be demolished by AI’s ability to write [...]

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Fixed Income Takes Center Stage as August ETF Inflows Defy Seasonal Trends

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:53:53 +0000

Global fixed income and equity ETF strategies posted gains and saw inflows surge in August, even amid ongoing macroeconomic turbulence and elevated long-term borrowing costs. International equities maintained their year-to-date lead over U.S. stocks throughout the month, led by notable strength in emerging markets. Last month was a record-breaking August, as U.S. ETFs saw $180 [...]

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ETF Acquisitions Surge: Goldman, Victory, & T. Rowe Price Expand

Zandile Chiwanza — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:43:59 +0000

August 2026 was a blockbuster month for ETF acquisitions. As Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, recently highlighted, the ETF industry is firing on all cylinders, attracting massive inflows and racing toward a potential new record. With the industry already coming off a $1.5 trillion inflow year, asset managers are looking for ways to [...]

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Why Moderna’s Cancer Vaccine Matters to Investors

Rafael Silva — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:42:16 +0000

Healthcare is moving away from the traditional model of mass-produced, one-size-fits-all treatments toward individualized therapies. This evolution in medicine aims to provide treatments that are not only more effective but also carry a lower risk of adverse side effects by aligning with a patient’s unique biology. Recent clinical results from Moderna, Inc. (MRNA) bring this shift [...]

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Earnings Analysis: Rising Tides

RiverFront Investment Group — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:36:30 +0000

SUMMARY US Large-Cap earnings are the standard Small-Cap, Europe, and Japan are showing signs they can meet that standard Earnings analysis will continue to guide any rotation from Large-Cap to more value-oriented assets US Earnings Remain Pristine as the Rest of the Field Closes In In past Earnings Analysis Weekly Views, we have discussed how [...]

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Tap Into Back-to-School Spending With This Retail ETF

Zandile Chiwanza — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:27:43 +0000

Back-to-school spending is projected to reach a record $146.8 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s Back-to-School Consumer Trends Webinar. That spending will span clothing, electronics, school supplies, dorm furnishings, and other essentials. Key Takeaways Back-to-school spending is projected to reach $146.8 billion this year, including $103.5 billion from college students and their [...]

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T. Rowe Price Global Distro Head Talks Active ETFs on Bloomberg

Nick Peters-Golden — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:15:38 +0000

The active ETF universe grows week by week, with active ETF launches a key driver of overall ETF growth. Firms like T. Rowe Price have leaned heavily into the active ETF race, with funds ranging from equities to fixed income, and plenty of others in between. T. Rowe Price Head of Global Distribution Dee Sawyer [...]

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XLE Tops August Sector Rankings as Energy Stocks Surge

DJ Shaw — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:22 +0000

The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) gained 7.4% in August, according to State Street. That was the best performance among the 11 Select Sector SPDR funds that track the S&P 500. Oil and gas stocks powered the advance as crude prices rebounded through the month. Key Takeaways: XLE gained 7.41% in August, [...]

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How Central Banks Could Help Drive the New Gold Rally

Nick Wodeshick — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:30:17 +0000

Given that gold has found itself back on the menu for many advisors and investors, it is worth exploring the factors driving the metal’s recent rally. Yes, behavioral trends and retail demand are fueling part of the surge, but there are also structural drivers that deserve equal attention. Key Takeaways: Gold’s new rally has renewed [...]

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Tema ETFs Signals Next Growth Chapter With Key Leadership Addition

Todd Rosenbluth — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0000

Tema ETFs has made a high-profile addition to its leadership bench by naming Paisley Nardini as its new head of investment strategy. According to a Linkedin update, Nardini joins Tema from Simplify Asset Management, where she previously served as head of multi-asset solutions. Her career also includes key roles at industry heavyweights Invesco and PIMCO. [...]

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The Curious Calm in Credit

Sage Advisory — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:34:59 +0000

Credit markets continue to defy both seasonal patterns and macro uncertainty. Historically, August and September rank among the weakest months of the year for investment grade spreads, yet IG spreads were essentially unchanged in August despite lingering questions around AI funding, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and a hawkish Fed shift. High yield corporate spreads tightened [...]

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How to Invest in the Growing Autism Care Economy

Zandile Chiwanza — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:21:46 +0000

The autism care economy is expanding across healthcare, technology, education, and behavioral services. As a result, investors are beginning to look at the companies serving it through a broader investment lens. On September 18, Kirsten Chang, senior industry analyst at VettaFi, and Brendan Cavanaugh, chief investment officer at Defiance ETFs, will examine that opportunity during [...]

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As Bonds Rout, Lean On These Short-Term Bond ETFs for Help

Nick Peters-Golden — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:40:06 +0000

Temperatures rose across global bond markets in recent days, intensified by a 30-year high in Japanese yields. Japan’s 10-year bond yield hit 3% for the first time since 1996, while the 2-year yield also hit a high. These increases also increase the cost of the yen carry trade, where investors borrow in low-yield yen and [...]

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OGIG Gains 10% in August as Cloud, AI Stocks Rally

DJ Shaw — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:59:38 +0000

The ALPS O’Shares Global Internet Giants ETF (OGIG) gained 10.7% in August, according to ETF Database. A wave of enterprise cloud and artificial intelligence earnings reports lifted the fund’s biggest technology holdings. Key Takeaways: OGIG climbed 10.69% in August, led by technology holdings. Palantir and Atlassian delivered the fund’s biggest individual gains. Chinese internet stocks [...]

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Solana Surprise Could Lift This ETF’s Fortunes

Todd Shriber — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:46:37 +0000

In all the commotion about the possibility that bitcoin is back, don’t lose sight of the fact that solana is getting in on the act, too. The eighth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization surged more than 40% in August. That indicates that, for investors that prefer accessing digital currencies via the ETF wrapper, it’s a good [...]

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Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 08/30/2026

Sneha Shah — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:33:11 +0000

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week’s top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly. Always do your homework. Ticker Name 1 Week Return (SOLT ) 2x Solana ETF 25.85% (NOWL ) GraniteShares 2x Long NOW Daily ETF 25.11% (CRWL ) GraniteShares 2x Long CRWD [...]

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How ICPY’s Value Approach Is Supercharging Foreign Equities

Nick Wodeshick — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:57:22 +0000

International strategies may have been overlooked by U.S. investors in recent years, but that narrative has shifted over the past two years. Foreign equities offer significant diversification and growth opportunities, especially for those concerned about overconcentration in U.S. stocks. Key Takeaways: International stocks have been offering a strong opportunity set as of late, and those [...]

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New Highs, Higher Yields, and a Weaker Dollar. Can All Three Persist?

Astoria Investment Management — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:53:46 +0000

Nasdaq, S&P Post First Monthly Gain Since May Despite renewed inflation and deficit concerns, ongoing geopolitical conflict, and a hawkish tone from Chair Warsh at Jackson Hole, equities moved higher in August, supported by a rebound in mega-cap technology. The Nasdaq Composite gained 4.0% and the S&P 500 rose 2.7%, each posting its first monthly [...]

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Explore Broad Tech Innovation Beyond the Magnificent Seven

Ben Hernandez — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:26:47 +0000

While large-cap technology companies, including the Magnificent Seven, often account for a substantial share of market-cap weighted index allocations, investors may consider a range of opportunities across the broader market to align with their investment objectives. For example, the Fidelity Disruptive Technology ETF (FDTX), which takes an actively managed approach that captures innovation across the [...]

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Big On Income, This Bitcoin ETF Is Worth Examining

Todd Shriber — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:56:43 +0000

Although it backed away from the $80,000 level, Bitcoin recently showed signs of life — potentially giving rise to a new bull market. Still, some experts believe that the interest rate situation in the U.S. remains a key risk for cryptocurrency investors to monitor. Volatility in the Treasury market could be an impetus for more [...]

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