AFMC News and Press, First Trust Active Factor Mid Cap ETF From 06/17/24

2024-06-17 15:25:00 ET Summary The technology sector, as of this week, is now 33.6% of the S&P 500 index. The top 3 companies in the index account for 21% of the index, also a record. The index has 500 stocks, but if you own it, nearly half your money is invested in just 1...

2024-06-17 12:45:00 ET Summary A familiar, powerful but narrowing pattern emerges. Last week’s preference for "safe, secure and the non-economically sensitive" large-cap tech propels the market to new records. What's the message? The Pattern Read the ful...

2024-06-17 11:45:00 ET Summary The Russell 2000 fell 1.6% on Friday, was in the red year-to-date, was back where it had first been in January 2021, and was down 18% from its all-time high in November 2021. The Nasdaq Composite eked out the fifth record close in a row on Friday, an...

2024-06-17 10:30:00 ET Summary A flat monthly CPI number (year-over-year unchanged at 3.3% inflation rate) helped prompt a drop in the 10-year yield and fuel enthusiasm that we may see an early fall (September) rate cut. Due to the perception that the month-over-month inflation nu...

2024-06-17 09:15:00 ET Summary It was a good week for Wall Street's bulls seeking to navigate their way through the random onset of new information in the markets. As for the market-moving news the week held, a benign inflation report on Wednesday, 12 June 2024 was perhaps the mos...

2024-06-17 08:30:00 ET Summary What earnings growth say about the markets. Has the market rally moved beyond big tech? Other sectors that may provide opportunities. ... Read the full article on Seeking Alpha For further details see: Is Earnings Gr...

2024-06-17 07:45:00 ET Summary The US dollar is firmer against most G10 currencies to start the new week. Most emerging market currencies are firmer, but for a few Asia-Pacific currencies, including those of China, South Korea, and Taiwan. European benchmark yields are paring ...

2024-06-17 07:00:00 ET Summary It's been an exciting few weeks for economic news, with jobs, inflation, and the Fed all making headlines. There was a strong job market in May 2024, with a blowout of 272,000 net jobs added, a 4% unemployment rate, and 4.1% wage growth, which the At...

2024-06-17 02:45:00 ET Summary For the Russell 2000 EPS growth rate, “ex-Energy”, it looks like the first quarter of ’24 will be the nadir in terms of yoy earnings declines. Many of the big sell-side firms and financial institutions are ratcheting up their num...

2024-06-17 02:05:21 ET Summary The market turning points are monitored by the Sector Diffusion Index, Trifecta Distribution Index, and Uptrend indicators. Questions about a soft landing, rapid bull market spike, and market downturn vs. sustainable bullishness are being considered....