CATH News and Press, Global X S&P 500 Catholic Values Custom ETF From 05/09/24

2024-05-09 04:50:00 ET Summary The spin-off ETF has outperformed the S&P 500® lately as major companies seek leaner operations. Pressure from activist investors may also be stirring up spin-off volume. As stock splits sour and IPO activity remains light, executives mi...

2024-05-07 11:15:00 ET Summary Passive funds do not have the ability to actively address the risks associated with their growing exposure to these prominent constituents as market concentration increases. Large-cap passive funds have become top-heavy, with their growing exposure t...

2024-05-06 09:30:10 ET Summary Despite near-term challenges and increased volatility, the S&P 500 rally is expected to continue. The technical analysis suggests a positive trend for the SPX, but a breakout above resistance is needed for further confirmation. The odds of a ...

2024-05-06 03:06:00 ET Summary From August 2004 to June 2008, the TSX rose 84% as oil hit an all-time high near $150/barrel. During the same period, the S&P 500 rose a relatively anemic 24%. There are three main reasons for the under-performance of the Canadian equity markets....

2024-05-05 00:01:00 ET Summary Shorting T-Bills pushes rates higher and out of sync with the current level of pessimism. T-Bills have inverted, leaving 10yr Treasury rates -1.82% below T-Bill rates June 2023. Investors should remain focused on well-managed companies now report...

2024-05-03 05:15:00 ET Summary April 2024 proved to be yet another mixed month, on net, for the dividend-paying stocks of the U.S. stock market. The number of favorable dividend changes rose while the number of unfavorable dividend changes decreased, which led to its more positive...

2024-05-03 04:50:00 ET Summary The outlook for earnings growth remains fairly positive, but much of this is already in the price. While it’s clear, there are some shorter-term headwinds facing risk assets over the coming few months. There is every chance markets continu...

2024-05-03 03:20:00 ET Summary The current macro backdrop is slightly atypical for an impending Federal Reserve easing cycle - growth and labor markets remain strong, while inflation levels are elevated despite progress over the past year. The policy backdrop is also notable as Fe...

2024-05-02 05:40:00 ET Summary First quarter earnings are tracked well thus far, but rate-sensitive industries continue to face headwinds. Berkshire Hathaway’s Q1 results will be released at its annual shareholder meeting this Saturday. Costco's same-store sales figures...

2024-04-30 05:25:00 ET Summary Many financial markets hit record highs in the first quarter of 2024. The S&P 500 Index of stocks of large US companies hit a record high late in January, leading to its best first-quarter performance since 2019. Although the annual rate of i...