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US weekly jobless claims increase less than expected
Washington ― The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but the underlying trend remained consistent with a stable labor market.
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Reassessing Risk in Tech Stocks
You’re likely aware that many technology companies are spending epic sums of money on AI these days. Take tech titans like Oracle, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta that are building out massive data centers and oth…
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Beyond Moore’s Law: The Full Stack Driving AI in 2026
For decades, Moore’s Law was the definitive, tried and true method for describing the rate of change in computing, from a technical perspective and on a cost and performance curve. The impact of that one curve changed a…
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How QQQJ Targets the Next Generation of Growth Leaders
As concerns grow about the market’s biggest companies, investors are looking further down the market-cap scale. Mid-cap innovators are drawing more attention because they have more room to grow. For investors seeking gr…
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SpaceX Occupies Top, High-Conviction Holding in RONB ETF
The aerospace sector has evolved from a speculative frontier into a foundational pillar of modern global infrastructure. At the forefront of this technological shift is SpaceX, which has redefined the economics of space…
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The Emergence of Gold in a Multipolar World
Fundamentally, a dollar rally is applying downward pressure on gold, but it’s also building strength behind the curtain. A stronger dollar increases debt-servicing costs for foreign borrowers, tightens global market liq…
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Argentina’s growth paradox: Shale riches grow as jobs disappear elsewhere
ANELO, Argentina, July 30 (Reuters) – Ramiro Ramirez, a trained mechanic, found work in just a month at Argentina’s Vaca Muerta, home of one of the world’s largest shale oil and gas reserves, where he earns 10 times his…
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Value in Latin America’s Giant? Opportunities in Brazil
South Korea and Taiwan are grabbing the majority of financial news headlines when it comes to international exposure, but a peek inside Latin America reveals potential opportunities. Brazil, in particular, could be offe…
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South Korea export growth seen easing but chip boom to hold
The peace deal and partial resumption of oil flows reduce near-term inflation risks, giving some central banks (notably Taiwan and India) room to delay tightening. However, a broad pivot remains premature, as still-elev…
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Spain’s economic growth accelerates to 0.7% in second quarter
After the recent falls, partly inspired by concerns about emerging markets, investors saw a tentative end to the selling today. But with the Turkish central bank set to consider a possible interest rate rise later tonig…
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French economy grew 0.2 percent in second quarter
The war in Ukraine led to a rapid deterioration of the Euro Area economic outlook. As a result, The Conference Board downgraded estimates for growth for 2022 and 2023. Before the war, GDP growth in the Euro Area was exp…
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ETFs in the Crosshairs Ahead of Microsoft & Meta Earnings
The AI narrative has moved beyond speculative software to capital-intensive physical infrastructure. With the infrastructure race in full swing, hyperscalers are increasingly investing in the buildout of the compute cap…
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Reprogramming the Fed’s Reaction Function
The month following Fed Chair Warsh’s first meeting has seen no shortage of drama, as U.S./Iran hostilities resumed (then paused again), inflation surprised to the downside, and the market ascribed an increasing probabi…
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How NDIV Generates Income in Volatile Markets
Oil markets have entered a period of heightened volatility. Geopolitical tensions, shifting supply expectations, and uncertain demand forecasts continue to weigh on investor sentiment. This environment can make traditio…
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Thornburg Eyes International Stocks as US Market Narrows
A shrinking pool of stocks is powering most of Wall Street’s gains, making international equities worth a fresh look, according to Thornburg Investment Management. That shift is unfolding in the second half of 2026.
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Get More Out of Corporate Bonds: Pair These Synergistic ETFs
There are some serious opportunities and yields available in corporate bonds right now. For investors, the challenge is how to best access them. Thankfully, ETFs offer a variety of flexible, tradable strategies to help …
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Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Inches Down 4% This Week
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 h…
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How Autism Research ETF ASD Can Deliver for Your Portfolio
ETFs allow investors a plethora of ways to express themselves while also pursuing performance. With each passing year, new ETFs arrive to help investors meet their personal and financial goals. The Defiance Autism Impac…
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Inflation Isn’t Gone Yet: Give Real Asset ETFs a Chance
Considering that the Federal Reserve has been meeting this week, it’s safe to say that inflation is likely front-and-center on the minds of many advisors and investors. After all, energy prices and supply chain constrai…
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Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 07/26/2026
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.
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ETF Prime: Alternative ETFs Punch Above Their Weight in 2026
Alternative ETFs and their growing role as portfolio diversifiers were the focus of this week’s ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Cinthia Murphy, director of research at VettaFi, followed by Matt Bartolini of State S…
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Fed holds rates steady as three policymakers dissent for a hike
NEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, a choice that may intensify questions about how U.S. central bank chief Kevin Warsh will deliver on his commitment to bring infl…
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Flashing Yellow Light Guides Three Rules
Since our last ‘Three Tactical Rules’ update on June 9th, the S&P 500 is up less than one percent. The stagnation by the equity index has been due to the cooling of the AI trade. Like the S&P 500, the Three Rules have a…
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A Tactical Edge for Bitcoin: Amplify Premieres BNAV
On July 29, Amplify ETFs launched the Amplify Fairlead Tactical Bitcoin ETF (BNAV) on Cboe, targeting long-term capital appreciation through actively managed exposure to Bitcoin. The fund is designed to maintain Bitcoin…