Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEMKT:VDC) and State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLP) offer defensive exposure, but VDC provides broader diversification, while XLP focuses on a narrower group of S&P 500 giants. These ETFs target the consumer staples sector, which contains companies that produce essential goods like food, beverages, and household items. Because…
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a last-minute legislative agreement between Uber Technologies Inc and California trial attorneys, thereby averting a potential ballot measure showdown. The agreement, embodied in SB 623, introduces new safety requirements for ride-hailing companies while tightening rules…
Key Points As the number of tech exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to rise along with investor demand for the sector, it can become more challenging for investors to distinguish among offerings. Looking at details—unique strategies, portfolio construction, costs, liquidity, and so on—can make all the difference for investors seeking to maximize their returns while the…
Comparing Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSEMKT:SHLD) and iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSEMKT:ITA) reveals differences in cost, sector concentration, and historical volatility across the defense landscape. These funds target the defense and aerospace sectors but take distinct paths. While SHLD focuses on modern defense technology with a heavier tech tilt, ITA provides broader…
If you have a 401(k), your retirement savings will likely be invested in SpaceX sooner or later, and that has many savers feeling squeamish. The rocket company’s stock has been volatile since its public market debut, surging to heady highs from the June 12 offering price of $150 and sinking to its lowest close on…
According to average rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, the current 30-year fixed rate fell by 13 basis points to 6.17%, the 15-year fixed rate fell by 5 basis points to 5.75%, and the 5/1 ARM fell by 22 basis points to 6.09%. This is the lowest 30-year rate we’ve seen since the end of…
Find out how much you could earn with today’s savings rates. Interest rates on savings accounts have been falling, so it’s important to be sure you’re getting the best rate possible when shopping around for a savings account. The following is a breakdown of savings interest rates today and where to find the best offers….
Find out how much you could earn by locking in a high CD rate today. The Federal Reserve cut its federal funds rate three times in 2025. So far in 2026, the Fed has left interest rates alone, and so now could be your last chance to lock in a competitive CD rate before rates…
According to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool, the chances that the Fed will increase rates go up with each subsequent meeting this year. Currently, there’s nearly a 30% chance that rates will increase by 25 basis points following the July meeting, but that percentage, along with the level of rate increases, grows as the year…
Gold is trading around $4,088 after recovering from the low near $3,958. The short-term reaction is bullish, but the H4 structure is not fully reversed yet. Price is now moving between a lower buy liquidity zone and a higher medium-term sell OB zone, so chasing the middle range is not ideal. From an SMC perspective,…
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