The Zacks Analyst Blog Invesco DB Agriculture, Sugar -Teucrium Sugar, MOO, PHO, XLE and XLU

A stronger El Nino could disrupt crops, energy and water systems, highlighting ETFs positioned for potential weather-driven demand.

Zacks Investment Research • 18 hours ago

These 3 Sectors Will Outperform if the Fed Hikes Rates

Oil stocks, materials and techs have been market leaders this year. That trend could continue if the Federal Reserve raises interest rates later this year and in 2027.

Barrons • 8 hours ago

Which Energy ETF Is a Better Buy: Broad Vanguard Fund or Concentrated XLE?

State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF offers a slightly lower expense ratio and higher liquidity than Vanguard Energy ETF. Vanguard Energy ETF provides broader exposure to the U.S. energy market with 112 holdings compared to only 21 for the State Street fund.

The Motley Fool • Aug 23, 2026

Profiting From ‘War and Peace': Long and Short Sellers Target US Oil Fund

The United States Oil Fund LP (NYSE:USO) is one of the top ways for traders to bet on or against higher oil prices and it turns out investors are pouring into both sides.

Benzinga • Aug 21, 2026

El Nino Raises Risks: ETF Areas Likely to Benefit

A potentially powerful El Nino could disrupt crops, supply chains and energy markets.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 21, 2026

Archer Aviation Drops 7%, EHang Sinks 6%, Joby Aviation Falls 4% as Air Taxi Stocks Ignore Good News

Good news is landing across the electric air-taxi group today, but the major eVTOL names are falling anyway.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 20, 2026

U.S. SPR Falls Fast: What Does it Mean for Oil & Energy ETFs?

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has entered uncertain territory as emergency oil releases linked to the Iran war push inventories below 300 million barrels. This incident is raising concerns about America's ability to respond to an energy shock.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 18, 2026

XLE: The 40% Rally Has A Hormuz Problem

State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) is rated HOLD after a 40.52% 12-month rally, with entry point now less attractive. XLE's performance has been driven by strong oil prices, refining margins, and concentrated exposure to ExxonMobil, Chevron, and major refiners. Geopolitical disruption in the Middle East has supported earnings, but a normalization of trade flows could pressure oil prices and margins.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 10, 2026

Eyeing Short-Term Opportunities? ETFs Worth a Look

Uncertainty is creating opportunities for tactical investors. Explore ETFs positioned to capitalize on short-term moves across tech, energy and volatility.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 10, 2026

Upstream Earnings: ConocoPhillips' Impact on ETF Market

Today, ConocoPhillips (COP) delivered a strong second quarter driven by elevated oil prices from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Given its heavy weighting across major energy sector funds, the company's operational resilience acts as a key performance indicator for the energy ETF market.

ETF Trends • Aug 6, 2026