GondolaBio Announces Positive Phase 2a Results Demonstrating 79% Plasma Protoporphyrin IX Reduction and Disease-Modifying Potential of PORT-77 for Erythropoietic Protoporphyria

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GondolaBio, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel medicines for patients living with genetic diseases, on behalf of its affiliate Portal Therapeutics, today announced positive data from its Phase 2a GATEWAY trial of PORT-77 in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP). PORT-77 is a novel investigational oral, small molecule ABCG2 inhibitor designed to treat EPP and X-linked protoporphyria (XLP), two rare genetic disorders charact.

Business Wire • Jun 22, 2026

XLP vs. VDC: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy?

The State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) offers a lower expense ratio and higher dividend yield than the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC). VDC provides more diversified exposure with 103 holdings compared to XLP's 36 positions.

The Motley Fool • Jun 21, 2026

Fidelity vs. State Street: Which Consumer Staples ETF Stands Out?

State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF and Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF both offer ultra-low expense ratios of 0.08%. The SPDR ETF features a more concentrated portfolio of 36 stocks and a higher dividend yield of 2.6%.

The Motley Fool • Jun 17, 2026

Consumer Staples ETFs: How PBJ and XLP Stack Up

State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio and higher dividend yield than Invesco Food & Beverage ETF Invesco Food & Beverage ETF uses a quant-based selection strategy focused on 30 stocks while State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF tracks larger market-cap leaders State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF has delivered stronger five-year total returns and maintains a much larger assets under management base

The Motley Fool • Jun 17, 2026

XLU, XLP, XLRE: A Week in Review

The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP), and the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLRE) each posted gains over the past week. The moves came during a stretch when the information technology(IT)  sector dropped 5.8% last Friday and the Nasdaq-100 fell 4.8%, per MarketWatch reporting.

ETF Trends • Jun 10, 2026

Too Much Tech in Your Portfolio? ETFs to Help You Diversify

The recent rotation out of AI-linked stocks highlights the risks of a narrow market rally. As concentration risk rises, defensive ETFs could help investors build more resilient portfolios.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 5, 2026

Tackle Market Uncertainty With This Consumer Staples ETF

For advisors and investors looking to diversify their portfolio with a targeted sector tilt, it can be difficult at times to figure out which sector offers not only the best opportunities to meet today's macroeconomic environment, but the months beyond as well.

ETF Trends • May 20, 2026

The Selective Shopper's Portfolio: 6 ETFs Positioned for the Circular Economy Shift

American consumers are rerouting their spending rather than pulling back. With University of Michigan sentiment at 48.2, the savings rate down to 3.6% from 5.1% in early 2025, and energy prices up 14.4% year-over-year, households are making rational adjustments: buying private label at Costco, hunting TJX racks for branded apparel, fixing the old Hyundai instead of financing a new one, and listing the kids' outgrown clothes on eBay.

24/7 Wall Street • May 20, 2026

Consumer Staples Sector Regains Momentum in 2026: 5 Top Picks

EL, NYT, ADM, TSN and FMX are gaining momentum as consumer staples stocks join Wall Street's 2026 rally.

Zacks Investment Research • May 20, 2026

Should You Invest in the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP)?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Consumer Staples - Broad segment of the equity market, look no further than the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on December 16, 1998.

Zacks Investment Research • May 19, 2026