Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU)

The problem isn't the outlook for earnings at utilities and makers of consumer staples. Higher yields on Treasury debt are hurting the shares.

For a conservative investor seeking exposure to the equity markets while prioritizing stability and long-term wealth preservation, investing in Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) or indices can be an attrac...

REITs have dropped by about 30% since early 2022, much more than other defensive, debt-utilizing sectors like utilities and consumer staples. Interest rates are unlikely to increase significantly furt...

Based on seasonality studies, the stock market is entering the weakest period of the year. The second half of September through the first week of October has historically been a particularly challengi...

The "Halftime Report" traders give their top picks to watch for the second half.

Utility stocks are often considered a hedge against recession-related risks due to their non-cyclical nature and virtually guaranteed profits. However, utility companies are facing significant risks, ...

Utilities are currently cheap compared to their historical average valuation (as well as compared to the broader market) and offer both growth potential and stock price upside. Federal legislation inc...

The best is yet to come for the aerospace and defense markets. Now is the time to buy clean energy stocks, and the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF has the top players.

We're bullish on utilities now because this economy is bogging out. We got more proof of that last week, with China posting an anemic 0.8% growth rate in Q2.

Rising long-term interest rates are causing a sell-off in rate-sensitive stocks like REITs. The sell-off is driven by increased borrowing costs, falling asset values, and competition from attractive b...