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Market trends, BOJ's yen move, 'R' dilemma: Stocks in Translation

Stocks (^GSPC, ^IXIC, ^DJI) have been on the rise as first quarter earnings boost market sentiment. Sectors such as utilities (XLU), energy (XLE), and technology (XLK), have emerged as the driving forces behind these market gains. However, the question arises: can this momentum be sustained? The Japanese yen (6J=F) has witnessed a resurgence thanks to the likely intervention of the Bank of Japan. This move by the central bank is aimed at strengthening the yen, but it raises questions about the potential implications for global markets. Additionally, a notable theme emerges: sectors and industries starting with the letter 'R' – rates, regionals, retail, and more – seem to be lagging behind their counterparts. This begs the question: what underlying factors are contributing to the underperformance of these 'R' names? Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre is joined by Evercore ISI Head of Technical Analysis Rich Ross and Yahoo Finance Producer Sydnee Fried for the latest edition of Stocks In Translation. Together, they delve into the catalysts propelling market gains, the historical implications of the suspected yen intervention for investors, interest rate-sensitive sectors, and more. This post was written by Angel Smith

Yahoo Finance Video 4 days ago

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From Worst to First: Utilities ETFs Rise Past Other Sectors

XLU is up nearly 14% in 2024.

etf.com 4 days ago

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Utility stocks are on fire — here are Wall Street analysts' top picks

Utility stocks are outperforming the broader markets. Here's a look at three top picks from analysts.

Yahoo Finance 6 days ago

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Market volatility, gold and copper, bonds: Trading Takeaways

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) ends the day and the trading week in the green, red-hot as it blazes a trail in its eight-day winning streak. As the market recovers from a downbeat April, Yahoo Finance Senior Markets Reporter Jared Blikre reviews the biggest patterns emerging in May, including market volatility for equities, the push in metal commodities, and the fortitude of the bond market. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination Overtime. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

Yahoo Finance Video 8 days ago

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Stocks open higher, Dow and utilities sector rally further

The market averages (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) open Friday's session higher as all three of the US indexes seek to close the week out in the green. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is roaring to continue its rally to an eight day win streak. Yahoo Finance Senior Markets Reporter Jared Blikre joins Morning Brief Anchors Seana Smith and Brad Smith in their analysis of sector leaders, including gains seen in utilities (XLU). For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

Yahoo Finance Video 8 days ago

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Why Are Defensive Sectors Outperforming SPY?

Utilities and consumer staples outperformed the S&P 500 in the past month.

etf.com 8 days ago

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These ETF Sectors Won Earnings Season

Much-maligned utilities and consumer staples stocks gained.

etf.com 8 days ago

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Dow and utilities extend gains, jobless claims: Top Takeaways

Joining Market Domination Overtime, Yahoo Finance Markets Reporter Josh Schafer dissects the day's top trading highlights. The weekly jobless claims data, released on Thursday, soared to its highest level since August 2023, with an addition of 20,000 jobs lost in a single week. The utilities sector (XLU) continues to thrive, propelled by increased investments in energy solutions fueled by artificial intelligence. Additionally, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) extended its rally, marking its seventh consecutive day of gains. Amgen (AMGN) emerged as a standout performer, contributing significantly to the index's upward trajectory. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination Overtime. This post was written by Angel Smith

Yahoo Finance Video 9 days ago

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Warner Bros. Discovery-Disney bundle, Arm and Robinhood earnings: Morning Brief

Arm Holdings (ARM) stock slides further after the chip designer's fiscal full-year guidance for 2025 disappointed investors, begging the question of whether Big Tech's demand for AI semiconductors is starting to lessen. After missing earnings expectations, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Disney (DIS) announced a partnership to bundle several of its streaming platforms. Other trending stocks that Yahoo Finance is focusing on include Airbnb (ABNB), Robinhood Markets (HOOD), and the dating app Bumble (BMBL). Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi joins Yahoo Finance's Morning Brief to share his thoughts on why the Federal Reserve should raise its inflation rate target and give itself the green light to start cutting interest rates. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

Yahoo Finance Video 9 days ago

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Utilities stocks rally, now outperforming the S&P 500

Coming out of a disorderly April for markets, the utilities sector (XLU) is now outperforming the S&P 500 (^GSPC). Yahoo Finance Markets Reporter Josh Schafer joins the Morning Brief to give his take on the rally appearing in utilities and the consumer staples sector (XLP). For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

Yahoo Finance Video 9 days ago

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Recession-proof stocks are leading the market's latest leg higher

The Utilities and Consumer Staples sectors have popped since mid-April as investors search for value.

Yahoo Finance 9 days ago

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Boring Utilities ETFs Could Get Advisors Excited Soon

Technical breakout, relatively high yields may boost sector.

etf.com 17 days ago

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3 stocks with the biggest gains took April's biggest losses

The stock market's very rough April saw some of the biggest gainers of the first three months take some of the biggest dings to their market caps. And at the same time, some of the sectors that struggled in Q1 saw a similar reversal of fortune in April.

Yahoo Finance 17 days ago

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10 Best ETFs for Stagflation

These ETFs can outperform during periods of stagnant economic growth and high inflation.

etf.com 19 days ago

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4 best defensive plays according to this portfolio manager

Earnings season — among many other factors — has the stock market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) stressed, resulting in heightened volatility. Tidal Financial Group portfolio manager Michael Gayed joins Wealth! to share his perspective on why investors should adopt a defensive stance through very specific sectors. Gayed, the publisher of The Lead-Lag Report, explains that playing the market defensively involves asking, "How do you lower exposure to the factor that is likely to be most volatile?" He identifies four key areas that not only serve as leading indicators of market volatility but also tend to benefit during such periods: utilities (XLU), gold (GC=F), long-duration Treasurys (^TYX, ^TNX, ^FVX), and the US dollar. Gayed also addresses the market's concerns about geopolitical risks and long-term blowbacks to stocks. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Wealth! This post was written by Angel Smith

Yahoo Finance Video 24 days ago

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Utilities: Where AI fits into the future of this sector play

The utilities sector (XLU) has remained nearly flat year-to-date when compared to the massive gains seen in other sectors in 2024, such as technology. Citi Equity Analyst Ryan Levine believes that the utilities sector's poor performance has gone on for too long, pointing to AI as "the real emerging story" that will "create a demand growth for the industry at large." "There's two groups of companies — companies on the regulated utility side and then on the unregulated side," Levine explains to Yahoo Finance. "On the regulated side, companies as you articulate in terms of close proximity to the data center buildout. So we identify Georgia as a state that's very attractive and are recommending Southern Company (SO) on that theme." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. Editor's note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

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April is usually worst month for chip stocks. Will this continue?

Markets' Volatility Index (^VIX) is surging ahead by over 10% Tuesday morning, the second trading session in April. The month has historically been a period of "unwinding" momentum for stocks, according to BTIG Managing Director and Chief Market Technician Jonathan Krinsky. Krinsky joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss whether the month — which is also the beginning of 2024's second quarter — could put a pause on year-to-date gains across markets and industries like the semiconductor landscape: "It's actually the worst month of the year on average for long-short momentum strategies. We're seeing areas like semis, which have had an amazing run starting to pull back. And then you're seeing areas like utilities which have lagged over the last few months start to actually perform well. There's different parts of the market doing different things. But, ultimately when you get that kind of momentum, that correlation break, that's when you see the rising Vix like we're seeing today." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

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Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Rose 2.8%, as Expected

February's monthly inflation rate cooled from January and rose less than analysts had expected.

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Inflation: Why your electricity costs keep going up

Electricity is the only component within the energy index that is still seeing a year-over-year increase in inflation.

Yahoo Finance 3 months ago

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RBC downgrades tech sector on valuation concerns

RBC Capital Markets analyst Lori Calvasina has downgraded the technology sector from an "Overweight" rating to "Market Weight" after an impressive 2023 performance stirred doubts around current valuations. Offsetting its tech downgrade, RBC lifted ratings for the consumer discretionary and utilities sectors. Yahoo Finance's Josh Schafer breaks down the details. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Angel Smith

Yahoo Finance Video 4 months ago

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Performance Overview

Return	XLU	Category
YTD	+15.17%	+4.11%
1-Year	+12.67%	+0.17%
3-Year	+6.70%	+2.09%

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Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU)

Market trends, BOJ's yen move, 'R' dilemma: Stocks in Translation

From Worst to First: Utilities ETFs Rise Past Other Sectors

Utility stocks are on fire — here are Wall Street analysts' top picks

Market volatility, gold and copper, bonds: Trading Takeaways

Stocks open higher, Dow and utilities sector rally further

Why Are Defensive Sectors Outperforming SPY?

These ETF Sectors Won Earnings Season

Dow and utilities extend gains, jobless claims: Top Takeaways

Warner Bros. Discovery-Disney bundle, Arm and Robinhood earnings: Morning Brief

Utilities stocks rally, now outperforming the S&P 500

Recession-proof stocks are leading the market's latest leg higher

Boring Utilities ETFs Could Get Advisors Excited Soon

3 stocks with the biggest gains took April's biggest losses

10 Best ETFs for Stagflation

4 best defensive plays according to this portfolio manager

Utilities: Where AI fits into the future of this sector play

April is usually worst month for chip stocks. Will this continue?

Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Rose 2.8%, as Expected

Inflation: Why your electricity costs keep going up

RBC downgrades tech sector on valuation concerns

Performance Overview