Weekly Economic Snapshot: Resilience in the Labor Market

The U.S. labor market demonstrated remarkable endurance in April, with job gains outpacing expectations and private sector expansion reaching its strongest point in over a year. This resilience has resonated through financial markets, propelling the S&P 500 to its sixth consecutive weekly gain and a fresh record high.

ETF Trends • 19 hours ago

$5,000 Monthly Passive Income For Financial Freedom

In this article, we will discuss why financial independence is important, not just for retirees but for anyone aspiring for a stress-free and secure financial life. We present a buy-and-hold, easy-to-maintain portfolio formed with only nine funds. The portfolio is income-focused and is diversified in termsof strategies and asset classes, and likely to provide market-matchinggrowth. We will also demonstrate that if you invest a reasonable sum today inincome-growing funds, it takes roughly 10-12 years to potentially generate$5,000 of monthly income.

Seeking Alpha • May 9, 2026

Weekly Economic Snapshot: Rising Inflation and Policy Dissent

The U.S. economy showed a mix of resilience and policy friction as April concluded. While the Federal Reserve maintained current interest rates amidst historically high internal dissent, persistent inflation fueled by resurgent energy costs continues to challenge the path toward easing.

ETF Trends • May 4, 2026

S&P 500 Snapshot: Weekly Win Streak Continues

The S&P 500 closed out the week with another record high, finishing up 0.9% from last Friday. This marks the fifth straight weekly gain for the index, the longest streak since October 2024.

ETF Trends • May 1, 2026

Forget SCHD: Build A Portfolio That Pays You

Popularity doesn't equate to functionality. Identify your requirements, and build your portfolio with components that fulfill your objectives. We discuss our top picks, offering up to 8% QDI yields.

Seeking Alpha • May 1, 2026

These alternative index strategies are beating the S&P 500 after the stock market's new highs

Invesco has nine factor approaches to tracking the S&P 500. All but one have beaten the index this year, and two have stood out since the stock market's March 30 low.

Market Watch • Apr 21, 2026

Your Stock Portfolio Has Too Much Tech. Consider These 12 ETFs.

Alternative weighting strategies that rejigger indexes are catching on.

Barrons • Apr 15, 2026

Weekly Economic Snapshot: Geopolitical Tensions & Inflationary Pressures

While recent market performance reflects optimism over potential geopolitical de-escalation, underlying economic data reveals a complex landscape of intensifying price pressures and cooling growth. Consumer inflation has surged to a near two-year high, driven by a spike in energy costs, even as the broader economy shows signs of losing momentum.

ETF Trends • Apr 13, 2026

Energy and International ETFs Offer the Diversification Your $1,000 Deserves in 2026

With the VIX sitting near 19 after a sharp pullback from a March spike above 31, and the Fed holding rates steady at 3.75% after cutting 75 basis points over the prior year, the equity market backdrop in April 2026 sits in ambiguous territory.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 13, 2026

How Equal-Weighting Is Winning in a Concentrated Market

Concentration risk has been persistent in the U.S. market in recent years. Narrow leadership in the hands of a few megacap, AI-linked stocks has pushed the S&P 500 into levels of concentration not seen in many years.

ETF Trends • Apr 10, 2026