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Top ETFs for Every Sector
Motley Fool - Thu Feb 22, 8:02AM CST
Motley Fool
Thu Feb 22, 8:02AM CST
Top ETFs for all 11 S&P 500 sectors.
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Retirement Income: How to Generate More Cash from Utilities Stocks
Barchart - Thu Feb 15, 6:00AM CST
Barchart
Thu Feb 15, 6:00AM CST
As investors near retirement, their financial goals often shift towards prioritizing a steady income stream rather than emphasizing potential capital gains.
You Can't Control Utilities, but Here's What You Can Do About Them
Motley Fool - Mon Nov 27, 2023
Motley Fool
Mon Nov 27, 2023
There are ways to both reduce what you send to your utility company and to get something back as an investor in the sector.
After Reaching a 3-Year Low, This High-Yield ETF Is Up 12.8%. Here's Why It's a Buy Now.
Motley Fool - Sun Nov 19, 2023
Motley Fool
Sun Nov 19, 2023
The utility sector has its challenges, but the sell-off has gone too far.
Utilities may be the best play for a turbulent holiday quarter
MarketBeat - Tue Nov 14, 2023
MarketBeat
Tue Nov 14, 2023
Utility stocks are well-positioned to ride out winter volatility and pay a high, inflation-beating dividend yield with distribution growth in the forecast.
Dependable dividends: Why utility stocks are on fire
MarketBeat - Fri Nov 3, 2023
MarketBeat
Fri Nov 3, 2023
Utilities have surged, with the XLU ETF gaining 4.72% in a week. Known for steady dividends, they attract income-focused investors amid market uncertainty.
Investor patience tested as pharmaceutical stocks take a tumble
MarketBeat - Wed Nov 1, 2023
MarketBeat
Wed Nov 1, 2023
The healthcare sector faces a selloff as pharmaceutical giants report lackluster earnings; even Amgen's strong results failed to prevent selling in the sector
Revisiting the classic 60/40 portfolio as challenges loom
MarketBeat - Tue Oct 31, 2023
MarketBeat
Tue Oct 31, 2023
Traditionally reliable, the 60/40 portfolio may no longer guarantee solid returns amid concerns about rising interest rates and rising bond yields.
Ready for the Utilities Rebound? Here Are the Best Picks
MarketBeat - Thu Oct 26, 2023
MarketBeat
Thu Oct 26, 2023
The boring utilities sector is spitting out double-digit upside names with inflation-beating yields, making it the best place to look before the sector recovers
Costco, Dollar General, Target Up As Market Turns Defensive
MarketBeat - Mon Oct 16, 2023
MarketBeat
Mon Oct 16, 2023
Consumer staples thrive as investors brace for economic uncertainty. Retailers Costco, Dollar General, and Target posted gains along with the wider sector.
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Is Sector Rotation Pointing to Utility Stocks?
Barchart - Thu Oct 5, 2023
Barchart
Thu Oct 5, 2023
As economies fluctuate, money flows from one market segment to another with a good degree of predictability. Do the historical sector rotation models currently point to more money coming into the utilities sector?
Rising Bond Yields Fuel Surge in Tech and Growth Stocks
MarketBeat - Thu Oct 5, 2023
MarketBeat
Thu Oct 5, 2023
Amid rising bond yields, investors shift from dividend stocks to tech and consumer sectors, driven by earnings potential and shifting risk perceptions.
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SPDR Utilities Select Sector ($XLU) Is Poised To Rally Soon From a Blue Box Area
Elliott Wave Forecast - Tue Oct 3, 2023
Elliott Wave Forecast
Tue Oct 3, 2023
Hello Traders! Today, we will look at the Elliott Wave structure of SPDR Utilities Select Sector (XLU) and explain why the stock is bound to end a cycle and bounce soon.
3 ETFs for the Conservative Investor to Buy and Hold
MarketBeat - Wed Sep 20, 2023
MarketBeat
Wed Sep 20, 2023
ETFs can offer diversification, cost-effectiveness, and liquidity, making them appealing to conservative investors looking for long-term wealth preservation
The Top 4 Utilities for Value, Yield, and Upside Potential
MarketBeat - Tue Sep 19, 2023
MarketBeat
Tue Sep 19, 2023
The utility sector will be among the fastest growing in Q3 2023, and these 4 stocks are in the best position to deliver capital appreciation and high yield
Worried About a Stock Market Sell-Off? Consider This Ultra-Safe High-Yield ETF
Motley Fool - Sun Sep 10, 2023
Motley Fool
Sun Sep 10, 2023
This ETF is down big as investors have abandoned utility stocks in favor of higher-growth opportunities.
3 Beaten-Down ETFs Worth Buying Now
Motley Fool - Thu Aug 31, 2023
Motley Fool
Thu Aug 31, 2023
Gain exposure to a variety of sectors with these top funds.
Profit Potential: 5 Undervalued Stocks With High Dividend Yields
MarketBeat - Sat Aug 26, 2023
MarketBeat
Sat Aug 26, 2023
High-yield quality dividend stocks like Energy Transfer, U.S. Bancorp, Crown Castle, Kraft Heinz, and AllianceBernstein can offset a slowdown in growth stocks.
If You'd Invested $10,000 in The Southern Company 10 Years Ago, This Is How Much You Would Have Today
Motley Fool - Fri Aug 18, 2023
Motley Fool
Fri Aug 18, 2023
Giant U.S. utility Southern has been a solid performer despite big headwinds, things could get even better from here.
Energy Stocks Bullish, But Futures Market Signals Trouble Ahead
MarketBeat - Tue Jul 25, 2023
MarketBeat
Tue Jul 25, 2023
Strong demand for oil from China and tight supplies are boosting energy stocks. However, the futures market forecasts a potential price decline in mid-2025.
Is This Sector Setting Up For An Explosive Breakout?
MarketBeat - Mon Jul 24, 2023
MarketBeat
Mon Jul 24, 2023
Despite a slight decline year-to-date, the XLU's steady recovery and contracting consolidation signal a potential breakout might be on the horizon.
You Don't Have to Pick a Winner in Utilities. Here's Why.
Motley Fool - Sat Jul 15, 2023
Motley Fool
Sat Jul 15, 2023
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway just bought an LNG facility from Dominion Energy. Do you need to get some utility exposure for your portfolio?
NRG Fastest Mover in S&P As Activist Investor Pushes For Change
MarketBeat - Fri Jun 23, 2023
MarketBeat
Fri Jun 23, 2023
NRG Energy soared 3.94% as the company announced measures including an anticipated increase in free cash flow, debt reduction, and increased share buybacks.
3 Passive Income Powerhouses to Buy in June
Motley Fool - Fri Jun 9, 2023
Motley Fool
Fri Jun 9, 2023
Investing in equal parts of this basket of stocks and ETFs produces a dividend yield of 3.4%.
Looking for Safety? Invest in This Low-Beta Utility ETF
Baystreet - Tue May 16, 2023
Baystreet
Tue May 16, 2023
The economy could be heading for trouble as companies continue to lay off staff and cut back on spending. ...