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In a market that can’t make up its mind between a bull stampede and panic attack, Innovator Capital Management is providing investors with the financial version of a Kevlar vest. The firm launched the Innovator Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETF (NYSE:BFRZ) on May 13, expanding its roster of...

The Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ), which follows the Nasdaq 100 Index, jumped 1.2% Thursday as a combination of political and economic events lifted investor mood and stoked interest in megacap tech stocks again. The Nasdaq 100 rose by almost 2%, supporting QQQ in beating broad-market peers on a day...

In the wake of OPEC+’s weekend decision to increase oil production quotas, energy ETFs are back in the spotlight—some surfing the wave of positive sentiment, others protecting against geopolitical uncertainty. As oil prices surged on the U.S.-UK trade relations and potential resolutions to...

The iShares MSCI International Momentum Factor ETF (NYSE:IMTM) has been a significant player in the international equities segment, drawing renewed investor interest with changing global trade patterns. The fund saw a temporary dip during the last month with the announcement of President Trump...

As the drug industry is in the middle of a growing policy maelstrom in Washington, D.C., investors are closely watching pharmaceutical ETFs to measure market sentiment and ride out the emerging volatility. With President Donald Trump’s administration rehashing contentious ideas on drug...

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Wall Street’s AI poster child and heart of the generative tech revolution, may have just experienced a voltage dip. The company’s largest growth driver, its data center revenue, is reportedly heading for a $9.8 billion-sized pothole should capital spending grind to...

In an effort to redefine income-focused investing, VistaShares has launched its newest product: the VistaShares Target 15 USA Quality Income ETF (NYSE:QUSA). The actively managed fund combines a portfolio of high-quality U.S. equities...

If you’re an ETF investor who’s been along for the Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) hype ride, Tuesday was likely a derailment. Even after a blowout first quarter earnings report and a sparkling forecast, the stock plummeted more than 14% after hours and almost 12% on Tuesday...

The U.S. Hemp Authority (USHA) certification program aims to become a cornerstone of hemp industry standards, providing self-regulatory practices to an industry that has been at the center of a multidimensional debate. The program focuses on safety, labeling and quality control – all aspects...

Cannabis leader Trulieve Cannabis Corp (OTC:TCNNF) recently contributed another $1 million to Smart & Safe Florida, adding to what is already the single largest pro-cannabis fund in U.S. history. This addition brings Trulieve’s total support for Amendment 3 to nearly $55 million over two...

Investors might receive a pleasant surprise from January’s inflation report, according to economists’ predictions. Scheduled for release this Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. ET, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to unveil last month’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which could provide...

In the opening session of the new year, WTI crude oil prices surpassed $73 per barrel with a 2.6% increase. This rally is directly tied to escalating tensions in the Red Sea. The region, a critical global trade conduit, is generating significant headwinds for global equity markets. Major European...

U.S. 30-year Treasury yields fell below the 4% mark on Wednesday, reaching their lowest level since late July. The decline in long-dated Treasury yields has sparked a remarkable surge in fixed income and real estate assets recently, as market participants increasingly bet on the Federal Reserve...

On Wednesday’s Benzinga PreMarket Prep, Todd Gordon, founder of Inside Edge Capital and TradingAnalysis.com, provided a rich analysis of market strategies, offering a sharp focus on the tech sector as we head into 2024. 2023 In Review: Diversification And Growth Fund Performance Gordon...

The U.S. stock market saw modest gains in a session characterized by low trading volumes following the Christmas holiday. The S&P 500 Index gained 0.3% during midday trading in New York, eyeing its all-time highs, which are 1% above the current levels. Tech stocks within the Nasdaq 100 index...