US holiday retail sales growth set to accelerate, Deloitte says

U.S. holiday retail sales are expected to grow by as much as 4.8% this year, Deloitte said on ​Thursday, as rising disposable incomes help support spending in ‌the crucial shopping season despite consumers' continued focus on value.

Reuters • Sep 10, 2026

What September Lull? 6 ETFs to Buy Instead

September may bring seasonal volatility, but strong earnings and key growth themes could support these ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 2, 2026

ETFs to Gain as Trump Waives Off Tariffs on Beef Imports Temporarily

Trump's 90-day beef tariff waiver could lower costs for fast-food chains and meat distributors, benefiting ETFs with exposure to these companies.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 26, 2026

NHL ETFs Are A Trap For Hockey Fans

Volatility Shares and Roundhill have both filed for 32 NHL team ETFs. I think investors, hockey fans, and gamblers should avoid all of them, whichever issuer wins. I ran the 2025-2026 season through the FutureSports methodology. The index rankings and the NHL standings line up about 91% of the time. Most stats carry equal positive and negative attribution, but penalties and clinches do not. That one-way scoring drags the whole league about 2% lower by season end.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 25, 2026

Should You Invest in the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY)?

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

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 20, 2026

Q2 2026 U.S. Retail Preview: Broadline Retail Drives Growth

The U.S. consumer remains resilient enough to support earnings growth, but that resilience is increasingly concentrated. The LSEG U.S. Retail and Restaurant Q2 earnings index, which tracks changes in the growth rate of earnings within the sector, is expected to show a 67.0% growth over last year's levels. Of the 185 retailers tracked by LSEG, the Broadline Retail sector, representing a wide variety of consumer goods, is headed for the highest earnings growth rate in the second quarter, recording a 231.1% surge over last year's level.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 17, 2026

Retail ETFs: Following the Selective Consumer

The consumer remains resilient, but spending is becoming increasingly selective. Bank of America's August Consumer Checkpoint showed total card spending per household increased 5.0% year-over-year in July, with spending excluding gasoline up 4.3%. Although growth moderated from June, Bank of America attributed much of that slowdown to the fading of temporary boosts, including the timing of major online sales and World Cup related spending, rather than a broad deterioration in underlying demand.

ETF Trends • Aug 13, 2026

Oil Just Lost its Inflation Premium: Here's Who Wins if Prices Stay Low

Oil prices have fallen for a second straight session, extending losses after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent‘s recent comments and other market developments helped reinforce the view that inflation pressures may continue to ease.

Benzinga • Aug 5, 2026

Weekly Economic Snapshot: Inflation Cools, But Energy Headwinds Loom

A handful of key economic data points dropped last week, painting a picture of an economy that is successfully downshifting from its recent inflation peaks even as consumers keep their footing.

ETF Trends • Jul 20, 2026

New State Street ETF Filings Offer Pure S&P Sector Plays

As longtime advisors and investors know, sometimes it's not enough to simply keep an eye on what ETFs are currently available on the market. In fact, it's oftentimes crucial to monitor the funds that are being filed as well.

ETF Trends • Jul 15, 2026