Here's Where We're Finding Cheap Dividends While Everyone Chases AI

The stock market is roaring, and according to the media, it's all because of AI.

Forbes • 5 hours ago

Weekly Economic Snapshot: Inflation Up, Confidence Down

Last week's data tracked a shifting economic trajectory over the last several months. While the latest reading on first-quarter GDP confirms the economy started the year with steady growth, subsequent inflation metrics from April moved higher, heavily influenced by global geopolitical pressures.

ETF Trends • Jun 1, 2026

Weekly Economic Snapshot: High Leverage, Low Sentiment

There is currently a stark contrast between everyday consumer confidence and financial market behavior. On one hand, persistent inflation and elevated living costs have driven consumer sentiment to historic lows.

ETF Trends • May 26, 2026

Weakness In Consumer Discretionary Stocks And The XLY ETF

The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR faces mounting pressure as inflation and record-low consumer confidence erode discretionary spending. XLY's bullish trend since 2009 is now in jeopardy, with lower highs since January 2026 and a 5.9% decline from its peak. Gaming, cruising, and travel stocks within XLY have underperformed in 2026, signaling broader sector weakness and raising the risk of a deeper ETF decline.

Seeking Alpha • May 21, 2026

FDIS: Consumer Discretionary Dashboard For May

Consumer services is the most compelling consumer discretionary subsector, showing significant undervaluation and excellent quality versus 11-year historical baselines. FDIS offers broad exposure to the sector with 249 stocks and is cheaper than XLY on valuation metrics, but both funds are highly concentrated in Amazon and Tesla. FDIS and XLY have near-identical risk-adjusted performance and expense ratios; XLY's higher liquidity favors traders, while FDIS suits long-term investors seeking value.

Seeking Alpha • May 18, 2026

6 ETFs Positioned to Benefit From the 2026 World Cup Travel Boom

In less than a month, the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, running June 11 through July 19, 2026.

24/7 Wall Street • May 15, 2026

April Jobs Data Put Focus on These Sector ETFs & Stocks

April jobs beat forecasts as healthcare, transportation and retail hiring stayed resilient. These sector ETFs and stocks may stay active.

Zacks Investment Research • May 13, 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

INVESTOR ALERT: Discretionary sector sends mixed signals

U.S. Bank Asset Manager Group senior investment strategy director Rob Haworth discusses consumer discretionary stocks and sector on 'The Claman Countdown.' 00:00 Luxury Stocks Underperforming 00:26 The Wealthy Are Still Spending 01:01 Luxury vs.

Fox Business • May 4, 2026

ETFs in Focus as Amazon Posts Solid Q1 Earnings, Beats on Revenues

AMZN beats on Q1 revenues with strong AWS and chip growth, but rising AI capex concerns linger. Investors are likely to eye ETF routes for diversified exposure.

Zacks Investment Research • May 1, 2026