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XLP

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/funds/the-consumer-staples-select-sector-spdr-fund-xlp

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In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes companies that have been identified as Consumer Staples companies by the GICS®. It is non-diversified.

Open

79.90

Mkt cap

17B

Volume

7.7M

High

80.22

P/E Ratio

27.35

52-wk high

84.53

Low

79.53

Div yield

0.03

52-wk low

69.57

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up by 0.1%, while the Nasdaq 100 mirrored this performance with a significant yearly gain. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is down 0.3%, and the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) declined by 0.6%. Gold remains stable, crude oil tracked by the United States Oil Fund (USO) fell by 1%, and Bitcoin dropped 2.3% after Cathie Wood sold her Grayscale Bitcoin Trust shares. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA), and Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) are steady. Utilities sector ETF (XLU) is up, while the Energy sector ETF (XLE) is down. The Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) gains, and the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) falls. AMD leads gains in large-cap tech, while crypto-related stocks show mixed reactions. Penn Entertainment (PENN) rallies after a hedge fund seeks board nomination authority.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

December 28, 2023 | 7:17 pm

U.S. stocks showed little movement on Wednesday, with major indices near all-time highs. The dollar and Treasury yields fell, with the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (UUP) down 0.6% and the 10-year Treasury note yield at a five-month low. Gold prices rose, reflected by the SPDR Gold Trust (GLD), up 0.9%. Major ETFs like SPY, DIA, and QQQ were stable. Real Estate (XLRE), Consumer Staples (XLP), and Utilities (XLU) sectors gained, while Energy (XLE) dipped. Gold miners (GDX) and oil services (OIH) ETFs moved in opposite directions. Tesla (TSLA) rose on Model Y news, crypto stocks like Coinbase (COIN), Bit Digital (BTBT), and Marathon Digital (MARA) surged, and Apple (AAPL) remained steady after a legal update.

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December 27, 2023 | 7:02 pm

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 are aiming for their eighth consecutive week of gains, buoyed by a larger-than-expected drop in the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, the PCE price index. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) outperformed large-cap indices, while the Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (UUP) and SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) remained steady. ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS) saw a surge in stock price due to potential sale news, while NIKE Inc. (NKE) shares fell after missing revenue estimates. Brystol Myers Squib (BMY) rose after announcing the acquisition of Karuna Therapeutics (KRTX), and Moderna Inc. (MRNA) continued its upward trend.

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December 22, 2023 | 6:04 pm

Wall Street saw a slight uptick in midday trading with the Nasdaq 100 hitting record highs. The S&P 500 has 90% of stocks above the 50-day average. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is set for its best month since November 2020 with a 12.5% gain. Treasury yields are stable, and Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded by 3.5%. Sector ETFs like XLB and XLC outperformed, while XLP lagged. The Toro Company (TTC) and Exact Sciences Corp. (EXAS) saw stock increases, while FedEx Corp. (FDX), DXC Technology Company (DXC), and Aon plc (AON) experienced declines.

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December 20, 2023 | 6:47 pm

Stocks showed little movement while gold and Treasuries rose amid mixed sentiments due to weak ADP employment data. Investors are considering the implications for interest rates and corporate earnings. Oil prices fell, pressuring energy stocks like XLE. TLT gained on safe-haven demand. Citigroup announced a share buyback, boosting its stock, while Altria and Philip Morris were hit by British American Tobacco's brand devaluation. Lucid plans to lower prices, Campbell Soup reported strong earnings, and Carnival saw gains with travel optimism. Brown Forman and MongoDB fell on results, while SentinelOne and Robinhood rose.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

December 06, 2023 | 7:04 pm

Stocks opened December with losses amid reduced expectations for a Fed rate cut in March 2024. Treasury yields rose, affecting stocks and commodities, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones all falling. Small-cap stocks and Bitcoin gained, while commodities and tech stocks declined. Sector ETFs saw mixed performance, with healthcare and consumer staples stable, but communication services and technology sectors down. Notable stock movements included gains for Coinbase, SAIC, Uber, Gamestop, and Spotify, while Alaska Air Group fell after announcing an acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings, which surged.

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December 04, 2023 | 7:32 pm

JPMorgan analysts project an 8% drop in the S&P 500 for 2024, forecasting the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) to trade at pre-summer highs or October 2023 lows. The bearish outlook is based on high valuations, an aging business cycle, restrictive monetary policy, and geopolitical risks. The bank warns of a potential 30% fall in EPS during the next economic slowdown and advises sectoral shifts, recommending overweight positions in energy, consumer staples, healthcare, and utilities, while suggesting neutral or underweight positions for other sectors.

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November 30, 2023 | 5:44 pm

Stocks are on the rise with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 nearing highs, driven by stronger-than-expected U.S. GDP growth data for Q3. Despite hawkish comments from Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin, the market is optimistic about future rate cuts. OPEC+ is considering oil production cuts, which has led to a rebound in oil prices. U.S. stock indices and sector ETFs saw gains, with notable performances from GM, WDAY, CRWD, GME, and NTAP after positive news. Other stocks and ETFs are also mentioned in relation to earnings reports and market performance.

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November 29, 2023 | 6:59 pm

Stocks edged down ahead of the release of the FOMC minutes and Nvidia's earnings report. Disappointing results from Lowe's, Kohls, and Best Buy influenced market sentiment. Gold prices surged past $2,000 per ounce due to the dollar's weakness. Sector ETFs saw mixed performance, with healthcare and materials up, while tech and real estate were down. Agilent Technologies rose after earnings, while AMC hit a new low. Other companies are set to report earnings after market close. USO, TLT, and global equity ETFs like FEZ saw slight declines, while ARGT dropped after a previous rally. Cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum also fell.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

November 21, 2023 | 6:23 pm

U.S. stocks are trading higher, with major indices in the green. The U.S. dollar index has fallen to its lowest since August. Oil prices have rallied, with WTI surpassing $78 per barrel ahead of an OPEC+ meeting. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) is up 0.5%. Treasury yields are flat. Tech stocks lead gains, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) up 1%. Microsoft hired former OpenAI executives, boosting its shares by 2%. Nvidia (NVDA) is up 1% before its earnings release. Citigroup (C) rose after announcing layoffs. Boeing (BA) surged 4% after an upgrade from Deutsche Bank. Paramount Global (PARA) soared 6.5% after selling Bellator MMA. PENN Entertainment (PENN) rallied 7% after an upgrade from Bank of America. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 3.1%. European and emerging market ETFs saw mixed results, with ARGT up 12% after Argentina's presidential elections. Cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum are up.

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November 20, 2023 | 6:35 pm

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