VHT News and Press, Vanguard Health Care From 11/03/23

2023-11-03 03:30:00 ET Summary Following a strong first half of 2023, third quarter returns were more challenged across almost all asset classes. One outlier was high-yield debt, which often serves as a way to de-risk equity exposures when stocks are under pressure. Most year-...

2023-11-02 10:15:33 ET Summary VHT offers better downside protection than the broader market but its long-term earnings growth is in a declining trend. VHT's valuation is not attractive relative to the S&P 500 index. Valuation compression is likely in an upcoming economic ...

2023-11-01 09:19:41 ET More on Markets Semiconductor stocks in focus as Biden is set to meet with Xi Jinping Piper Sandler predicts 'pop phase' for stocks, sees 15% rally by year-end Wolfe Research ‘Cracks are starting to show’ for Magnificent 7 ...

2023-10-24 13:53:02 ET More on Markets Bulls vs. Bears: Ford prepares for a key earnings release amid UAW strike Bitcoin’s surge brings the 38k-40k range in sight, according to BTIG Small caps struggle with the Russell 2000 and S&P SmallCap 600 hitting 1-y...

2023-10-23 12:05:00 ET Summary U.S. corporate earnings have stagnated with the economy. We stay selective in stocks and harness mega forces like artificial intelligence as key profit centers. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hit 16-year highs near 5.0% last week, while U.S. stocks ...

2023-10-19 03:12:00 ET Summary Drugmakers don’t have to dominate a healthcare portfolio. Equity investors should cast a wide net across the sector to find innovation and growth. When pharmaceutical companies conduct tests on new drugs, they typically outsource clinical tria...

2023-10-18 21:49:00 ET Summary After many years of Cumberland’s US Equity ETF portfolios being overweight in the healthcare sector, we are now at our lowest relative market weight for a long time. The economic benefits to the sector from the Covid pandemic are over. The...

2023-10-16 14:56:57 ET Summary The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund is an ETF that tracks the performance of the U.S. health care sector. XLV has a diverse portfolio of holdings, including well-known companies like Eli Lilly, UnitedHealth Group, and Johnson & Johnson. T...

2023-10-14 07:00:00 ET Summary September retail sales data will provide insight into the health of the American economy and consumer spending. Netflix, Tesla, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing are reporting earnings next week, with a focus on operating income, margins, and fu...

2023-10-10 11:24:06 ET More on Markets S&P, Nasdaq, Dow futures rise as Treasury yields sink after holiday S&P 500 Rallies As Investors React To Surprise Jobs Report Barclays provides 2023- and 2024-year end S&P 500 predictions Morgan Stanley: The...