XHS News and Press, SPDR S&P Health Care Services From 08/03/22

A convergence of technologies is set to revolutionize how physicians examine the body for signs of cancer. there is every reason to expect that future evolution of robotic endoluminal procedures could include the ability during the procedure to treat the cancer, either via ablation or...

Per capita U.S. healthcare spending went from $2,968 in 1980 to $12,531 in 2020 (both in 2020 dollars), more than a threefold increase. Amazon announced its plans to acquire primary healthcare company One Medical for $3.9 billion. I believe this deal represents the catalyst for a sign...

Centene is currently riding momentum higher and traders can jump on this. We think selling puts on Centene is an easy way to make cash on this one. Membership growth is evident. Centene's valuation is attractive. The company is making massive moves to shore up the debt and...

After a difficult first half, healthcare’s defensive capabilities are coming into question, but it outperformed the broader markets on a relative basis. The MSCI World Healthcare Index fell by 10.3% through June 30, 2022, in US dollar terms, compared to a 20.5% decline for the ...

Massive short interest buildup is like tinder for a bullish fire. Good economic news is the match for the short-covering rally. Healthcare stocks look especially good and should outperform. After several tortuous weeks of abnormal volatility and a directionless trading e...

Enhabit appears to be significantly undervalued compared to peers in the same line of business. On an absolute basis, Enhabit looks cheap compared to its future cash flows. As a recent spinoff, Enhabit has come under non-fundamental selling pressure. Thesis Enhabit, ...

As companies adjust to inflation, rising interest rates, and a likely economic slowdown, investors are struggling to compute future earnings and the impact on stock valuations. Broadening the sources of stability can help diversify risk and return potential. Geopolitical risk and ...

What is working are "risk-on" sectors, and what is not working are commodities. Do we trust the rally? What's going on with commodities? Brian Dress, CFA - Director of Research, Investment Advisor No matter whether you are a conservative or an aggressive investor...

Why the economy, practically speaking, may already be in recession. Why defensive sectors may be worth a closer look in the current environment. Market sentiment might be bearish, but that doesn't mean there aren't opportunities. Aggressive moves by central banks...

The first five months of the year marked the worst start for the S&P 500 since 1970 ― and the sixth worst back to 1928. Stock valuations have come down, but company earnings remain solid. Earnings will slow, but 20% is hard to imagine, even in a recession. For fur...