IYK News and Press, iShares U.S. Consumer Goods From 02/21/24

2024-02-21 11:06:00 ET Stock Traders Daily has produced this trading report using a proprietary method.  This methodology seeks to optimize the entry and exit levels to maximize results and limit risk, and it is also applied to Index options, ETFs, and futures for our subscribers. This...

2024-02-21 03:24:00 ET Summary Total US ecommerce sales in Q4 jumped by 7.2% year-over-year to a record $325 billion, not seasonally adjusted, according to the Census Bureau today. At Walmart US, ecommerce sales soared by 17% year-over-year, while total Walmart US sales, including...

2024-02-21 03:03:00 ET Summary The LSEG U.S. Retail and Restaurant Q4 earnings index, which tracks changes in the growth rate of earnings within the sector, is expected to show a 33.7% growth over last year’s levels. Within the Broadline Retail sector, Amazon already record...

2024-02-19 07:57:04 ET Summary The John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund offers investors a high level of income from a combination of fixed-income securities and common stocks. The fund's 9.10% yield is attractive for investors seeking a high level of income, and it is surprisingly ...

2024-02-17 02:40:00 ET Summary This week was particularly trying, and most of all for the masses tethered to the “6 in ’24” narrative proclaiming six Fed funds rate cuts in 2024. Many of the categories that make up typical household budgets saw price gains in ...

2024-02-16 03:30:00 ET Summary January and February are the worst months of the year for retail sales overall; December is the best month of the year. In January 2024, retail sales plunged by 16.6% from December. For non-store retailers (mostly ecommerce), the best month by fa...

2024-02-15 11:45:00 ET Summary January retail sales and manufacturing output were quite a lot weaker than expected, but we are coming off strong levels after upside surprises in late 2023. The outlook remains one of a slowing growth story as high borrowing costs, tight credit cond...

2024-02-15 03:24:24 ET Summary The John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund offers a high level of current income with an 8.70% yield, higher than the S&P 500 Index and Alerian MLP Index. The fund focuses on common equities, particularly utility stocks, which provide s...

2024-01-24 23:40:00 ET Summary December Retail Sales were impressive, generally topping economists' estimates. Three Consumer Discretionary companies provided earnings updates earlier this month. Spotting key volatility catalysts on the calendar is key ahead of the retail repo...

2024-01-20 00:40:00 ET Stock Traders Daily has produced this trading report using a proprietary method.  This methodology seeks to optimize the entry and exit levels to maximize results and limit risk, and it is also applied to Index options, ETFs, and futures for our subscribers. This...