U.S. stocks fell slightly with the S&P 500 down 0.3% as crude oil prices surged to around $90 a barrel due to uncertainty over Iran's participation in peace talks. Rising Treasury yields and strong U.S. retail sales also influenced market sentiment, dampening the April rally. Energy stocks led gains, while gold miners and small caps declined. Investors are cautious amid geopolitical risks and Federal Reserve policy discussions.
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...
