Carvana

Warby Parker

Victoria's Secret & Co

Sprouts Farmers Markets

Revolve

GameStop

Lithia Motors

Dillard's

Grocery Outlet

Asbury Automotive Group

SPDR S&P Retail ETF

XRT tracks a broad-based, equal-weighted index of stocks in the US retail industry.

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Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF

Vanguard Utilities ETF

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

There has been a deceleration in the earnings outlook in recent months, with negative revisions for several key sectors since the start of the fourth quarter.

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The SPDR S&P Retail ETF focuses on 77 stocks from the retail sector, including apparel, specialty stores, and automotive. We touch upon some of the underlying conditions in the retail sector. Retailers offer good value compared to the broader consumer discretionary sector, but XRT may not be a good buy due to its riskier portfolio and unappealing risk-reward.

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JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF

iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF

Invesco Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF

 Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF

WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund

SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF

Wall Street witnessed an upbeat December due to moderation in inflationary pressures, the likelihood of Fed rate cuts in 2024 and decent corporate earnings.

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Advisorshares Restaurant ETF

Amplify Online Retail ETF

Proshares Online Retail ETF

According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, U.S. retail sales increased 3.1% between Nov 1 and Dec 24.

5 ETFs to Ride High on Strong Holiday Retail Sales

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Preliminary findings from Mastercard SpendingPulse reveal that U.S. retail sales, barring automotive, have experienced a year-over-year increase of 3.1% during the holiday season.

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Intel

Here's our daily look at three charts tied to recent news-driven price moves, with key technical levels to watch.

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U.S. retailers saw sales during the holiday season rise 3.1%, excluding autos, over the same period a year ago, according to the latest Mastercard SpendingPulse report. “This holiday season, the consumer showed up, spending in a deliberate manner,” said Michelle Meyer, chief economist at the Mastercard Economics Institute.

Holiday spending rose more than 3% at retailers, as pre-pandemic spending trends returned

iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF

iShares Residential Real Estate ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF

VanEck Vectors Retail ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They are closely watched and serve as essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses.

Economic Indicators Point to Easing Inflation & Increased Spending

iShares Transportation Average ETF

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF

VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

This is a great time to examine the weekly charts of the Economic Modern Family. We like that timeframe for now with only a short number of trading days left.

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The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for November revealed a 0.3% increase in headline sales compared to October. This highlights a rebound to consumer spending after October's brief dip in sales.

Retail Sales Unexpectedly Rebound in November

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They serve as essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses because they allow them to make informed decisions regarding business strategies and financial markets.

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Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary ETF

Americans are feeling more confident about the economy than they did over the past few months. This is especially true as consumer sentiment rebounded sharply in early December.

ETFs Set to Gain Amid Robust Holiday Consumer Sentiment

VanEck Vectors Oil Refiners ETF

VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF

SPDR S&P Transportation ETF

On December 6, U.S. crude oil experienced a sharp 4% decline, marking its lowest price since late June.

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Global X FinTech ETF

Amplify Mobile Payments ETF

The holiday season saw a robust start, with Americans spending considerably this year. The NRF expects retail sales to rise 3-4% year over year to $957.3-$966.6 billion during the full November-December holiday season.

5 Must-Buy ETFs for Holiday Boost

Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund

Defiance Hotel Airline and Cruise ETF

Global X Funds - Global X E-commerce ETF

Goldman Sachs Future Consumer Equity ETF

First Trust S-Network E-Commerce ETF

US Global Jets ETF

KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility Index ETF

Kraneshares Global Luxury Index ETF

Tema Luxury ETF

Roundhill S&P Global Luxury Etf

Innovator Hedged TSLA ETF

United States Gasoline Fund LP

United States Oil Fund LP

Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF

Good morning, VettaFi Voices! Last Friday, the holiday shopping season kicked off in earnest (while I hunkered down in my house eating turkey sandwiches and waited for the initial frenzy to pass).

VettaFi Voices On: The 2023 Holiday Retail Season

Signet Jewelers

The retail sector experienced a robust start to the holiday shopping season as U.S. shoppers were enticed by substantial discounts across various categories, resulting in $38 billion in online spending over the Thanksgiving weekend.

Retail sector resurgence: optimism grows for holiday momentum

On average, consumers spent $321.41 on holiday-related purchases during the five-day period compared with $325.44 last year.

Thanksgiving Weekend Sales Hit a Record: ETFs to Tap

Home Depot

Kohl's

Lowe's

Target

Walmart

Most of the big-box retailers came up with an earnings or revenue beat or both. The robust results fueled a rally in retail ETFs.

A Look at Retail ETFs Post Q3 Earnings

ARK Fintech Innovation ETF

Amplify Video Game Tech ETF

Block

Cyber Week (from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday) 2023 should give a boost to these six ETF areas.

ETFs From 6 Investing Areas to Gain from Cyber Week Sales

Apple

Amazon

Best Buy

Sales on Black Friday alone are expected to grow 5.7% and top $9.6 billion, according to Adobe Analytics.

4 ETFs to Shop This Black Friday

74% of holiday shoppers plan to make a purchase between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday this year.

Black Friday Looks to Be Back in Full Force

As per the American Farm Bureau Federation, the average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people will come for around will be 4.5% lower than last year's cost.

A Spread of Top-Ranked ETFs for Thanksgiving

Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They are essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses because they allow them to make informed decisions regarding business strategies and financial markets.

Favorable Insights for the Fed: Economic Indicators Signal Easing Inflation

Advisorshares Hotel ETF

ALPS Global Travel Beneficiaries ETF

Investors seeking to cash in on big gains could consider ETFs from the areas likely to benefit from the Thanksgiving week.

News for SPDR S&P Retail ETF ETF (XRT)