Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE)

The US economy has been the envy of the world for a long time, especially after the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID pandemic.

A sector-based ETF portfolio provides an effective way to navigate these market rhythms, allowing investors to position their assets for potential outperformance.

In this week's video, we'll review the latest charts and data to help us answer the question: Are comparisons to 1929 justified or overblown?

Wall Street saw a rebound in risk appetite on Thursday ahead of the long Easter weekend, as President Donald Trump signaled positive momentum in trade negotiations.

The Benicia refinery has a refining capacity of 145,000 barrels per day, about 8.9% of the state’s total fuel generation capacity.

eliable bullish setups are a little thin on the ground right now; setups that have the potential to hand us reliable income in the form of solid dividends are even more rare.

U.S. major indices traded lower at midday Wednesday, pressured by sharp declines in tech and semiconductor stocks after Washington tightened chip export restrictions to China.

Oil prices rise on US-Iran diplomacy and trade war lull, boosting energy ETFs. Companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron benefit. OPEC lowers demand forecast.

Futures traders navigate minefield of new tariffs causing shockwaves in markets. Volatility creates opportunities in energy, metals and equities.

The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund is trading lower by 6.3% during Thursday's session. Investors stepped back from Wednesday's risk-on rally and locked in profits.

Wall Street pulls back as investors weigh economic risks after tariff pause and lower inflation. Fed rate cuts likely but tariff drama continues.

Although every sector declined YTD in April, not all fell as much as the broader market.

Oil prices have fallen sharply, but long-term fundamentals remain solid. Discover why Exxon Mobil and Transocean could be smart buys during the dip.

U.S. stocks surge after Trump hints at trade progress, easing fears of disruption. S&P 500 up 3%, tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 outperforms. Semiconductors lead sector rally.

In this video, Ira Epstein reviews the day's trading in various SPDR-ETF markets for the trading day that ended, Monday, April 7.