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Market Pulse: Airbnb, DoorDash Driving Historic Surge in IPO ETF

Market Pulse: Airbnb, DoorDash Driving Historic Surge in IPO ETF

IPO frenzy is driving record activity in an exchange-traded fund dedicated to new companies. Renaissance IPO ETF (IPO) traded about 1 million shares on Monday and Tuesday. Those are the two busiest days in its history, and roughly triple the average volume in the past...

Market Pulse: QQQ Is Making a Comeback as Tesla Keeps Flying

Market Pulse: QQQ Is Making a Comeback as Tesla Keeps Flying

The Nasdaq-100 tracking QQQ has lagged since September, along with FANG stocks. But recent price action may suggest they're coming back to life. The Nasdaq was the only major index to rise yesterday. (The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrials and Russell 2000 all fell.)...

This Mini Version of the Nasdaq Is Leaving QQQ in the Dust

This Mini Version of the Nasdaq Is Leaving QQQ in the Dust

Big cap technology stocks have struggled for months. But that's not true for their smaller cousins. The below compares the performance of the Invesco Nasdaq Next Gen ETF (QQQJ) with the Invesco QQQ (QQQ). QQQ tracks the Nasdaq-100 index, so it holds the 100 largest...

4 Ways to Find Opportunities in the Stock Market at Any Time

4 Ways to Find Opportunities in the Stock Market at Any Time

The stock market is always changing. That's especially true at times like the present, when investors are finding opportunities in new companies or returning to long-abandoned sectors. This post will help traders keep up with shifts in sentiment. It will describe some...

FANG Stocks Are Lagging, But Smaller Companies Are Breaking Out

FANG Stocks Are Lagging, But Smaller Companies Are Breaking Out

The highest profile technology stocks have been lagging, but a new set of smaller companies appears to be breaking out. The Russell 2000 small-cap ETF (IWM) has risen more than 6 percent in the last week. The Nasdaq-100, dominated by huge names Apple (AAPL) and...

ESG Stocks Like Solar Energy Are Leaving FANG in the Dust

ESG Stocks Like Solar Energy Are Leaving FANG in the Dust

Something interesting is happening in technology. "ESG" stocks like solar energy are breaking out as megacaps like Apple and Alphabet drift. The Invesco Solar Energy ETF (TAN) shot 3 percent above its previous 52-week high yesterday. Of the 40+ thematic funds tracked...

Housing Stocks Have Barely Flinched as Technology Stocks Plunged

Housing Stocks Have Barely Flinched as Technology Stocks Plunged

Housing stocks have barely dropped this month, even as volatility swept the broader market. The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) closed yesterday just 2.6 percent below its 52-week high. The S&P 500 in contrast, is almost 8 percent below its peak. The...