The Market Carpet for the Rydex Sector Funds shows the Rydex Retailing Fund (RYRIX) leading the way higher last week. Notice that the slider at the bottom is set at 5 days to show last week's results. The Rydex Transportation Fund (RYPIX) came in second with a 1.01% gain. It is interesting to see two cyclical groups leading the way higher.
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Just when it looked like August would end on a high note, stocks ran out of steam in the last leg. The major indexes closed lower on Friday, but the monthly performance wasn’t bad at all. Monthly wrap: * S&P 500 ($SPX): +1.91% (fourth straight monthly gain)... READ MORE
Gold and silver are breaking out while stocks cool. See SLV/GLD levels, September seasonality, and how a possible Fed rate cut could affect a retirement-focused portfolio.... READ MORE
Every investor dreams of finding that next big stock before it takes off. The good news is that there’s a proven system that helps take a lot of the guesswork out of it. The system I’m talking about? None other than William O’Neil’s methodology, developed after... READ MORE
Market breadth is strengthening as more stocks move into long-term uptrends. The percentage of S&P 500 stocks above their 200-day moving average hit 70%. small and mid-caps are driving this expansion, signaling broad market strength.... READ MORE
Julius breaks down the latest asset class and sector rotations in order to show where real market strength is building. Stocks continue to outperform bonds, but the spotlight is on sectors: technology remains strong, financials and industrials are gaining, and consumer discretionary is accelerating with broad participation. Meanwhile, defensive groups... READ MORE
Join Tom Bowley, EarningsBeats.com, as he recaps a week where major indices posted gains, the Dow Jones confirmed a bullish breakout above 45,000, and small-caps surged on Powell’s rate cut comments. Tom highlights the relative strength of the Russell 2000, leadership from regional banks, and strong moves... READ MORE