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BMO, REX Shares Launch 3x Leveraged AI-Focused ETN

Yasin Mohamud — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:34:42 +0000

On August 26, 2026, Bank of Montreal and REX Shares announced the launch of the MicroSectors™ 3× Long MANGOS+ ex Private Companies ETNs (MNGU), due July 31, 2046. Issued by BMO, it began trading today on the NYSE Arca, Inc. The ETN is expected to offer “sophisticated investors” three times leveraged participation in the daily [...]

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Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) Surpasses $100B in Assets

Zandile Chiwanza — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:36:01 +0000

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 portfolio allocations, RSP gives each constituent roughly the same 0.20% weighting. Key Takeaways RSP surpassed $100 billion in assets under [...]

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Bull Market Seeds May Be Planted for Bitcoin. Bet on BTCU.

Todd Shriber — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:16:54 +0000

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 – and the leading cryptocurrency is passing in strong fashion. For the seven days ending midday Thursday, [...]

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Today’s Interest Rates: Not the New Normal, Just Normal

Gary Stringer, Kim Escue, & Chad Keller, Shelton Capital Management — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:51:10 +0000

Markets are largely reducing expectations for a near-term U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike, and we agree. July’s weak jobs report, the underwhelming retail sales report, and continued softening of the monthly inflation figures give the Fed room to stay patient in the coming months. At the same time, our work suggests interest rates may [...]

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Bitcoin Powers Gains as Permanent Portfolio ETF Approaches $25M

DJ Shaw — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:38:07 +0000

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. Key Takeaways: PCPP has grown to $23.9 million in assets since its June 2026 launch, fueled largely by [...]

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How International Equities ETF QINT Has Outperformed This Year

Nick Peters-Golden — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:08:47 +0000

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, international equities ETFs like the American Century Quality Diversified International ETF (QINT) present a timely solution. Key Takeaways: According to ETF Database [...]

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ETF of the Week: Direxion Daily NVDA Bull 1X & 2X Shares (NVDU & NVDD)

Aaron Neuwirth — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:52:33 +0000

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 Jaffe of Money Life. Thanks to all for listening! For more news, information, and strategy, visit the Leveraged [...]

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2 ETFs to Play the U.S. Reshoring Boom

Nick Wodeshick — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:16:09 +0000

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 different sectors may be more insulated than others. This includes sectors engaged in reshoring: the process in which a [...]

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The Diary of Different Yields

RiverFront Investment Group — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:21:33 +0000

SUMMARY Earnings and dividend yields are important metrics for evaluating stocks. SEC yields net dividend and interest income against fund fees, in order to determine income potential for the next year. Bonds are evaluated on a yield-to -maturity, yield-to-call, and yield-to-worst basis. Not All Stock and Bond Yields are Created Equal Following the Great Financial [...]

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Some Top-Tier Dividend Ideas Reside in SDOG

Todd Shriber — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:30:23 +0000

One or two solid dividend stocks can do a portfolio well, but a broad basket of such names accessible in efficient fashion is an enticing proposition for equity income investors who want to avoid the stock-picking burden. On that note, the ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF (SDOG) is one of the payout ETFs to consider. [...]

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Is It Time to Cozy up to KORU Again?

Todd Shriber — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:15:34 +0000

There’s no shortage of stocks that provide risk-tolerant traders with excitement. Plenty of ETFs accomplish that objective, too. But there are differences between garden-variety excitement and skydiving-type thrills. The Direxion Daily South Korea Bull 3X Shares (KORU) is certainly in the latter category. The recently split leveraged ETF attempts to deliver 300% of the daily [...]

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Tackle Inflation & Uncertainty With an Insider + Value Approach

Nick Wodeshick — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:36 +0000

So far, 2026 has been a year full of macroeconomic events and market drivers, but one thing that has been consistent — for lack of a better term — is the lack of consistency. Equity markets have teetered back and forth, and the threat of inflation remains ever uncertain. Key Takeaways: This year has been [...]

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AI Theme Still Running Hot as Nvidia Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates

Ben Hernandez — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:30:48 +0000

Heading into Q2 fiscal 2027 earnings, the capital markets wondered if the vaunted chipmaking giant Nvidia still has its mojo. Despite rallying to atmospheric levels over the past three years, this massive upside is already baked into its stock price. Meanwhile, Wall Street has grown more critical of hyperscaler capital expenditures (CapEx) and supply capacity [...]

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Crypto ETFs: Bitcoin Leads a Broader Rebound

Roxanna Islam, CFA, CAIA — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:00:39 +0000

Bitcoin has rebounded sharply from the low-$60,000s to around $80,000, gaining nearly 20% last week in one of its strongest weekly moves in years. The rally appears to reflect several forces working together: improving macro conditions, short covering, renewed regulatory optimism, and stronger demand through U.S.-listed crypto ETFs. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin’s rebound reflects macro tailwinds, [...]

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Two Measures of Inflation: July 2026

Kirsten Chang — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:42:09 +0000

Inflation remains a hot topic, directly impacting everything from your grocery bill to interest rates. As of the latest data, two key inflation gauges — the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) — show that prices are still above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the core PCE at 3.3% and core CPI [...]

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ETF Prime: Crypto ETF State of the Union & SEI’s ETF Expansion

DJ Shaw — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:06:13 +0000

The state of the crypto ETF market and a remarkable ETF growth story headlined this week’s ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Roxanna Islam, head of sector and industry research at VettaFi, followed by Robert Hum of SEI. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $80,000 after a Treasury buyback move weakened the dollar and reignited the debasement [...]

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Victory Capital’s $571 Billion Acquisition Creates Asset Giant

DJ Shaw — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:46:52 +0000

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (VCTR) announced an acquisition of First Eagle Investments Wednesday, a deal that will create a combined asset manager with $571 billion in client assets, the companies said. Key Takeaways: Victory Capital will pay about $7 billion for First Eagle, creating a $571 billion asset manager. First Eagle will keep its brand [...]

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Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 08/23/2026

Sneha Shah — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:36:34 +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 (TEMT ) Tradr 2X Long TEM Daily ETF 85.35% (XRPT ) Volatility Shares Trust XRP 2X ETF 83.17% (ETHU ) 2x [...]

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CCNR Returns 27.71% YTD Amid Natural Resource Tailwinds

Zandile Chiwanza — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:51:36 +0000

As of August 25, the ALPS CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF (CCNR) has returned 27.71% year-to-date amid natural resource tailwinds. The fund’s gains come as the commodity complex has become increasingly fragmented, with gold near multi-month highs, copper testing record levels, and oil retreating from a geopolitically-driven spike. Investor flows also point to continued interest. CCNR [...]

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Energy Volatility Fuels 20% Yield for This ETF

DJ Shaw — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:51:20 +0000

Rising tension in the Middle East has done more than rattle energy markets. It has turned volatility into one of the richest income opportunities available to investors right now, according to State Street Investment Management. Key Takeaways: XLEI has offered a 20% dividend yield, among the highest in State Street’s income ETF suite. The fund [...]

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Non-Auto Industries Are Quietly Driving the Next Wave of Robot Adoption

Elle Caruso Fitzgerald — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:21:31 +0000

For most of the history of industrial robotics, one sector ruled above all others. As recently as 15 years ago, the automotive industry accounted for 70% to 80% of all industrial robot demand, Morten Paulsen, head of research and managing director at CLSA Japan, said during a recent webcast. Key Takeaways Automotive accounts for roughly [...]

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The Treasury Twist and the Competition for Capital

Sage Advisory — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:04:24 +0000

Last week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled what he described as a “Treasury Twist,” a policy aimed at relieving pressure on long-term interest rates as 30-year Treasury yields approached their highest levels since 2007. The Treasury announced it would at least double the size of its buyback operations in the 10-to-20-year and 20-to-30-year sectors, purchasing [...]

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Northern Trust Launches New Set of Distributing Ladder ETFs

Nick Wodeshick — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:55:41 +0000

On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Northern Trust Asset Management expanded its suite of distributing ladder ETFs with the launch of eight new funds. The newly launched ETFs offer additional target maturity options for Northern Trust’s existing strategies. Key Takeaways: Northern Trust has grown its collection of distributing ladder ETFs, launching eight new funds for goals-focused investors. [...]

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Unlock Value in Emerging Markets With a Fundamental Approach

Ben Hernandez — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0000

U.S. mega-cap dominance followed by extreme valuations is leading a migration toward international assets, especially emerging markets (EM). In Research Affiliates’ mid-year recap, Chief Investment Officer Jim Mesterzo highlighted a notable divergence across global markets. While traditional U.S. market-cap benchmarks like the S&P 500 remain historically expensive with Shiller CAPE ratios above 40, emerging market [...]

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In This Bond Market, It’s Good to Have Friends

Todd Shriber — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:08:14 +0000

In more sanguine times, advisors and investors turn to bonds for portfolio diversification, income — and hopefully — some volatility reduction. However, things aren’t always easy in the fixed income market, and the current environment proves as much. New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is living up to his promise to cut down on expectation-raising [...]

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VIDEO: ETF of the Week: FNDX

Nick Wodeshick — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:27:25 +0000

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi’s Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company ETF (FNDX) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the ETF, in order to give investors a deeper understanding of it. Chuck Jaffe: One fund, on [...]

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Beneath the Headlines: An Economy in Transition, Not in Trouble

Gary Stringer, Kim Escue, & Chad Keller, Shelton Capital Management — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:15:32 +0000

Key Takeaways The July jobs report headline (-23,000 payrolls and a combined -103,000 in prior-month revisions) glances over a more nuanced picture: layoffs remain historically low and job openings remain plentiful. This looks like a labor-supply problem, not a demand setback. Still, the situation bears watching closely. All four dimensions of our Recession Tracker are [...]

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How to Talk to Your Clients About AI and Robotics

Zeno Mercer — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:06:03 +0000

In this day and age, turn on the TV and chances are you’ll see something about AI or Robotics. These two topics are high on people’s minds both as investment classes and as something that’s becoming part of tangible reality in everyday lives. Clients rarely ask about artificial intelligence or robotics in purely technological terms. [...]

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The Power of Fundamentals: How Value Can Outpace Growth

Nick Wodeshick — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:58 +0000

In recent years, growth strategies have been a tad more popular than value strategies among the broader investment community. However, now is the time for folks to consider taking a closer look at increasing their value allocations. See More: Value ETFs See Record Inflows as Investors Abandon Growth Think of it this way: as 2026 [...]

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Thornburg’s High-Conviction Approach Rooted in Santa Fe

DJ Shaw — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:30:52 +0000

Thornburg Investment Management built its high-conviction approach in Santa Fe, N.M., where Garrett Thornburg founded the firm in 1982. The location still shapes how the firm selects stocks today, according to Thornburg. Key Takeaways TFGZ holds 43 stocks, a 74.1% active share against its benchmark. Alphabet, Microsoft and Broadcom make up nearly a quarter of [...]

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The ETF Landgrab Is On: Buy or Build?

Cinthia Murphy — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:22 +0000

It’s been a busy year in the game of ETF landgrab. And a colorful one, too. From exciting M&A deals to some splashy building-from-scratch newcomers, we are seeing a little bit of everything as asset managers look to build scale and capture the impressive growth momentum of the ETF market. Key Takeaways: Recent big M&A [...]

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AI, Defense, & More: The Case for Investing in Rare Earths

Nick Wodeshick — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:26:07 +0000

Advisors and investors who have been keeping an eye on recent headlines are likely aware that rare earths are becoming increasingly valuable for countries across the globe. After all, countries like the United States are looking to decouple from China’s dominant position in the rare earth industry by investing in new critical mineral and battery [...]

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Active ETF Assets Hit Record $2.59 Trillion in July

DJ Shaw — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:23:17 +0000

Active ETFs closed July with $2.59 trillion in global assets, an all-time high. The industry pulled in $89.58 billion in net inflows during the month, according to ETFGI. Key Takeaways Active ETF assets hit a record $2.59 trillion in July, up 35.6% this year. Year-to-date inflows reached $590 billion, nearly double last year’s pace. Dimensional [...]

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The Fed Gets Some Breathing Room

Horizon — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:46:34 +0000

A wait-and-see approach? A Fed interest rate hike this year (once seen as a near certainty) is looking a bit less likely these days. The reason: Three recent economic reports suggest the economy may not be growing fast enough to require higher interest rates. Moderating inflation: The core Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate rose at [...]

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Get Attractive Yield in Private Credit Within an ETF Wrapper

Ben Hernandez — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:09:39 +0000

In the current extended higher-for-longer interest rate environment, income-focused investors face an ongoing challenge that involves finding attractive yields without taking on heavy credit risk. Traditional fixed income strategies have been exposed to additional uncertainty amid potential shifts in interest rate policy. That said, private credit has emerged as a resilient alternative. Supported by findings [...]

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Is It Too Late to Add International Stocks?

DJ Shaw — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:40:15 +0000

Half of the financial advisors who tuned into an August 20 webcast said they’re still underweight international stocks. Another 42% said they’re already diversified enough. Only 9% weren’t convinced the international rally will last. Key Takeaways: Half of advisors polled during the webcast said they’re still underweight international stocks. U.S. money market funds hold about [...]

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As Investors Clamor for Income ETFs, Look to SDSI’s Strong Yields

Nick Peters-Golden — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:12:04 +0000

The income ETFs category is one of the most popular right now among investors and advisors, as both look to help portfolios ride out rising costs. Even before this year’s serious economic headlines and risks, investors were adding income ETFs to transition investments to retirement. Now, as pressure grows, they may be adding more such [...]

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

Heather Bell — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:59:08 +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 [...]

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Tap Into Defense & Long-Term Opportunities With Utilities

Nick Wodeshick — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:19:34 +0000

Traditionally speaking, when advisors and investors have thought about investing in utilities, it oftentimes is done for defensive purposes. Key Takeaways: Utilities tend to be added to portfolios for their defensive advantages amid inflation, but the sector offers more potential than meets the eye. This sector is going to be a key facilitator of the [...]

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There’s More to Growth Than AI

Richard Bernstein Advisors — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:03:31 +0000

For many of the past several years, investor enthusiasm has been concentrated in a narrow group of AI-related and technology stocks. As liquidity conditions tighten and speculation begins to recede, broader market fundamentals are gaining importance. In his July insight, Richard Bernstein, Global Head of Macro & Customized Investing, examines how improving profit growth across [...]

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This Is the Broad Bond ETF to Consider Now

Todd Shriber — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:48:17 +0000

Communication from the Federal Reserve remains limited and long-dated Treasury yields remain too high for comfort. Indeed, bond investors are living in interesting times. The Treasury Department is attempting to smooth things over by repurchasing U.S. government bonds. Still, with this country $40 trillion in debt, investors may want to check expectations of docility at [...]

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Big Bitcoin Forecasts Make These Income ETFs Alluring

Todd Shriber — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:16:16 +0000

Bitcoin, the largest digital currency by market capitalization, notched an impressive rally last week, stoking hope that the cryptocurrency has finally bottomed in 2026 and that more upside is ahead. The jury is still out on that, but it is clear that last week’s resurgence is prompting revisiting and reiteration of some big-time price forecasts [...]

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S&P/TSX Energy Index Rallies 16% in July, Tops Canadian Sectors

Zandile Chiwanza — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:10:59 +0000

The S&P/TSX Energy Index jumped 16% in July, emerging as the standout performer in an otherwise subdued Canadian equity market. Despite energy’s strong performance, Canadian energy equity ETFs recorded $244 million in net outflows. Key Takeaways The S&P/TSX Energy Index surged 16% in July, making it the standout performer in an otherwise subdued Canadian equity [...]

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European ETFs: Back in the Game

Kirsten Chang — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:48:21 +0000

European equities have long been written off as the ultimate value trap — a sleepy, slow-growth market living in the shadow of Wall Street’s tech-fueled mega-rally. But a massive shift in market dynamics is unfolding across the Atlantic. Backed by accelerating corporate earnings and a favorable macroeconomic backdrop, European benchmarks are no longer sitting on [...]

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Insider Advantages: How COPY Stands Out Among Value ETFs

Nick Wodeshick — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:52 +0000

Given that 2026 has has largely been more favorable for value stocks than usual, advisors and investors might be looking to tilt their portfolio towards value-forward approaches. Key Takeaways: Value strategies are having a bit of a heyday in 2026, but given how they operate, it’s important to pick the right strategy. Tweedy, Browne’s value [...]

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Strong Midstream 2Q26 Earnings Boost Full-Year Outlook

Kyle Richards — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:56 +0000

Midstream MLPs and corporations generally posted strong second-quarter earnings, benefiting from record volume throughput, strong margins, and robust demand for natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) exports. Companies also demonstrated the defensive nature of their fee-based cash flows. Improving basin egress and macro tailwinds continue to support high-return growth and lengthen the runway for [...]

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World Markets Watchlist: August 24, 2026

Jennifer Nash — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:26:43 +0000

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world. The list includes the S&P 500 from the United States, TSX from Canada, the FTSE 100 from England, the DAXK from Germany, the CAC 40 from France, the Nikkei 225 from Japan, the Shanghai from China, the Hang Seng from Hong Kong, [...]

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State Street ETF Turns Tech Volatility Into Income

DJ Shaw — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:40:42 +0000

A wave of anxiety over AI infrastructure spending pushed technology stocks into a stretch of volatility in late 2025 and early 2026. One exchange-traded fund converted that turbulence into cash instead of losses. Key Takeaways: XLKI fell just 3.8% during a tech selloff that dragged the sector down 13.3%. The fund’s options strategy pushed its [...]

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Don’t Overlook Silver’s Potential Amid the New Gold Rally

Nick Wodeshick — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:36:20 +0000

With gold prices surging in recent weeks, it’s fair to assume that many advisors and investors are keeping close watch on where the precious metal goes from here. However, silver is also benefiting from the upswing and has its own additional tailwind that should not be overlooked. Key Takeaways: Gold is seeing plenty of market [...]

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Guggenheim Expands Income ETF Suite With 2 New Active Funds

Nick Wodeshick — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:26:36 +0000

Last week, on Thursday, August 20, Guggenheim Investments bolstered its library of active ETFs with the launch of two new funds. Both of the new ETFs offer their own distinct approaches to fostering income through active management. Key Takeaways: Guggenheim Investments is growing its active ETF library through the release of two new income solutions. [...]

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