In 2026, gold has been the best-performing asset by April 23, rising 9.45% despite volatility linked to geopolitical tensions, though its recent highs may limit further gains. Bitcoin has shown resilience after early-year drops, with potential for strong returns if bullish catalysts emerge, but uncertainty remains. Meanwhile, U.S. energy stocks have surged over 23% due to military conflicts and supportive policies, making energy, semiconductors, and memory sectors attractive for the rest of 2026 amid ongoing AI investments and supply chain disruptions.
State Street Investment Management has filed for four new ETFs targeting the energy, technology, consumer staples, and consumer discretionary sectors. These new ETFs differ from existing ones by using uncapped S&P 500 sector indexes, allowing more co...
The Q2 2026 earnings season is expected to show strong growth with the S&P 500 projected to deliver a 23.3% earnings increase, led by technology and energy sectors. Tech gains are fueled by AI investments and semiconductor demand, while energy benefi...
