• April 1, 2024

Market is 'evolving' towards consumer discretionary: Strategist

In the first quarter of 2024, many of the AI-led tech companies performed well, with some of the Magnificent Seven experiencing a fall from grace. With some uncertainty moving ahead, and a potential pullback from historic highs, Citi has downgraded the tech sector from Overweight to Market Weight, citing a broadening out of market gains, while upgrading the consumer discretionary sector to Overweight. Citi US Equity Strategist Scott Chronert joins Yahoo Finance to break down the calls for these sectors and take a look into how the market may perform moving forward. Chronert elaborates on his position: "The market's evolving, the market's evolving away from the tech and cyclical leadership that we've had since early November. We think we're starting to see signs that the market is gradually positioning in favor of those parts of the market that should at the margin benefit from an eventual Fed [Federal Reserve] pivot, consumer [discretionary] is front and center on that. " For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Nicholas Jacobino

  • April 1, 2024

Gold Mining Stocks Are Stupid Cheap as Gold Prices Hit Record Highs

Are you considering investing in gold mining stocks as the price of gold rallies? There are several reasons why now might be a good time. First and foremost, they can provide a quasi-form of leveraged exposure to gold prices. If the price of gold rises, gold mining stocks may rise even more. But that’s not the only reason. Many gold mining stocks offer dividends, providing a source of income in addition to potential capital appreciation. Investing in gold mining stocks can provide diversificatio

  • March 29, 2024

10 Best India ETFs For 2024

In this article, we discuss 10 best India ETFs. If you want to skip our detailed discussion on the Indian economy, head directly to 5 Best India ETFs For 2024. India’s economy saw its fastest growth in a year and a half at the end of 2023, fueled by strong activity in manufacturing and construction. […]

  • March 29, 2024

New York leads 2024 office demand outlook, San Francisco tech sector lags: VTS

New global office demand data from VTS forecasts that New York City will hit 30 million square feet of office leasing in 2024. VTS Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer Ryan Masiello joins Market Domination Overtime to discuss commercial real estate trends and what they suggest for the broader market. Masiello signals that New York represents a market where the headlines do not meet the reality of what is happening on the ground: the city has led office demand recovery since the onset of the pandemic, he claims. The VTS co-founder explains that the firm's modeling looks across 13 billion square feet of office space managed on the VTS platform. According to this data, Masiello says San Francisco's office demand is showing signs of resilience, though the tech sector is 60% behind its pre-COVID office capacity. If interest rates come down, "tech companies can start growing again," Masiello adds. With the shift to hybrid and virtual labor, office footprints have shrunk only by about 6% from pre-COVID levels, Masielo says. Such work policies aren't impacting the size of companies' office footprints, he adds. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination Overtime. Editor's Note: This article was written by Gabriel Roy.

  • March 28, 2024

Consumer sentiment, pending home sales data top expectations

The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index beat March expectations with a reading of 79.4, surpassing predictions of 76.5. This figure marks the highest level since July 2021, indicating a resurgence in consumer confidence. Additionally, pending home sales data released Thursday morning beat February estimates with a 1.6% month-over-month increase versus the 1.5% expected. The rise in pending home sales is attributed to more individuals entering the workforce and increased inventory levels in the housing market. Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith and Madison Mills break down the details, analyzing how markets (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC, ^RUT) are digesting these numbers. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Angel Smith