Natural gas production in the U.S. is dominated by the Marcellus and Utica in the northeast and the Permian in West Texas and New Mexico. However, the biggest driver of incremental natural gas production growth is likely to be the Haynesville shale. While historically a price-dependent swing producer, the
.Danaher (DHR), one of the world's largest providers of medical diagnostics and laboratory equipment, recently announced plans to launch its first AI-powered autonomous laboratory, scheduled to operate at commercial scale in early 2027. While market trading barely moved the stock on the announcement date, the news marks a quiet
Inflation affects everything from grocery bills to rent, making the Consumer Price Index one of the most closely watched economic indicators. What does inflation mean at the micro level — specifically to your household? The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) divides all expenditures into eight categories and assigns a
The global video gaming ecosystem is gaining upward momentum in the fourth quarter, fueled by strong enterprise demand for artificial intelligence (AI) tools, cloud infrastructure expansion, and direct-to-consumer mobile monetization strategies. The index underlying the Amplify Video Game Leaders ETF (GAMR) has risen nearly 1% in October to date.
This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: Bitcoin and Ether. While both are considered high-risk assets, they possess foundational differences that investors should understand. We have also included XRP, as it was one of the largest cryptocurrencies when this series began. By definition, a
Canada’s ETF industry has spent years expanding investor choice, pioneering all-in-one portfolios and building a strong market for covered-call and income-oriented strategies. Now, as ETFs become more accessible and sophisticated, the industry faces a new challenge: ensuring investor education, liquidity, and market infrastructure keep pace. That was a central
Healthcare stocks have finally stepped back into the spotlight. After spending much of the past several years in the shadow of technology and AI, the sector has quietly emerged as one of the year’s more compelling comeback stories. Key Takeaways Market Leader: Healthcare stocks rose 10% through September 30,
Those who are well-versed in the fixed income market are likely aware of how attractive the collateralized loan obligation (CLO) opportunity set is right now. Key Takeaways: CLOs are currently offering strong potential for fixed income investors, due to their high yields and floating-rate coupons. However, CLO exposure may
Markets today are defined by AI. From yields to the movements of the S&P 500 — the story is, like it or not, a story of data centers, chips, and models. For investors, then, what are the best ways to get exposure to AI when it already dominates the
The third quarter of 2026 emphasized an increasingly divided macro regime for financial advisors and institutional allocators alike. On one end, broad market hopefulness drove steady capital deployment into broad-market beta, while on the other end, raised rate volatility and geopolitical tension forced strategic pivots across fixed income, real
ETF issuers continue to push the boundaries of product innovation and unconventional strategies attract greater attention, as regulators consider the next wave of novel ETFs outlined in my previous research note. Recent rule changes for listing 3x leveraged commodity-based products and a wave of CFTC-regulated sports futures are recent
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said the central bank would take its cues from the bond market. One bond manager says that plan backfired quickly. Key Takeaways: Fed officials face a choice between more hikes that could slow the economy and a pause that risks credibility. Rising government bond
With megacap tech driving extreme market concentration, traditional equity and fixed income portfolios face growing structural challenges. A recent SS&C ALPS Advisors webcast, 'Building Resilient Portfolios With Real Assets' — moderated by TMX VettaFi’s Roxanna Islam alongside experts Carl Zeller and Richard Baker — demonstrated how incorporating real assets
Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week’s top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly. Always do your homework. Ticker Name 1 Week Return (UBR B-) ProShares Ultra MSCI Brazil Capped 28.10% (BRZU B) Direxion Daily
Markets are facing a lot right now, from geopolitical risks to inflationary and monetary pressures. A huge bet on AI, meanwhile, looms over the global economy, with countless portfolios massively exposed. For advisors and investors navigating this landscape, what options are out there? Diversifying into international equities via a