Housing Data (for December) Better than Expected

Housing Starts for December came in nicely ahead of expectations, just like basically all delayed federal economic reports since the latest shutdown.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 18, 2026

Covered Call ETFs Are Failing The Test, And It All Makes Sense

The surge of interest in covered call ETFs like those from YieldMax has reached the point where it is one of the more significant macro market risks for many investors. The recent bull market has masked the asymmetric risk profile of these ETFs; investors have not yet experienced a true market downturn with them.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 9, 2026

Dow Jones Sets Record and Breaks Past 50,000

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSEARCA:DIA) crossed 50,000 for the first time on February 6, 2026, marking a historic milestone for the 30-stock blue-chip index.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 6, 2026

The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Since 2000 Highs as of January 2026

The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow), and Nasdaq Composite are all stock market indexes used to measure the performance of various aspects of the U.S. stock market.

ETF Trends • Feb 6, 2026

S&P 500 And XLP: Rotation To Value Funds Just Started

XLP and other value-oriented funds have sharply outperformed growth sectors and broad indices over the past 3–9 months. Fund flow data reveals investors are reallocating capital from growth-oriented assets into value-oriented funds like XLP and SCHD.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 6, 2026

Sector Ratings For ETFs And Mutual Funds: Q1 2026

Telecom Services, Consumer Non-cyclicals, and Financials sectors each earn an Attractive-or-better rating for 1Q26, signaling strong fundamentals and favorable valuations. My ratings prioritize both business fundamentals and valuation, rewarding funds with quality holdings and low total annual costs.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 5, 2026

S&P 500 Vs. Small Caps: Bigger Is Still Better; Why Smaller Stocks Are Useless, For Now

Small Cap stocks have failed to add alpha for many years. And the odds are more stacked against them than ever.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 1, 2026

Dow Jones Index futures today: eyes all-time high ahead of key catalysts

The Dow Jones Index Futures rose and is nearing the all-time high as investors waited for key earnings from its constituent companies, the Federal Reserve interest rate decision, and the potential government shutdown. It rose to $49,412, a few points below the all-time high of $49,630.

Invezz • Jan 27, 2026

The Best Index Funds to Buy: Low Cost IVV or Higher Yield DIA?

DIA holds just 30 blue-chip stocks while IVV captures the full S&P 500 universe. DIA charges a higher expense ratio but delivers a slightly higher yield than IVV.

The Motley Fool • Jan 27, 2026

DIA vs. IWM: DIA Combines Higher Yield With Lower Cost, While IWM Offers Greater Diversification

DIA tracks only 30 blue-chip stocks and shows lower volatility and drawdown than IWM's 1,954-stock small-cap portfolio IWM delivered a higher 1-year return, but DIA's yield and risk-adjusted metrics currently look more defensive DIA's expense ratio is slightly lower, and its sector tilt is heavier to financials and technology CEO says this is worth 18 Nvidias. Will this make the world's first trillionaire?

The Motley Fool • Jan 24, 2026