Investment Learning

  • 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

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  • March 27, 2024

Energy stocks soared in March

Energy stocks popped in March, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) up about 11% for the month. The stocks have benefited from the rise in oil prices (CL=F, BZ=F), which have been fueled by concerns about supply, especially after Russia ordered output cuts. Yahoo Finance's Ines Ferré breaks down what's happening in the sector. 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 Stephanie Mikulich.

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  • March 27, 2024

How to choose a fund?

How to choose funds that will make money is a primary goal for many investors, but how should one go about selecting funds? This article shares three steps for selecting fund investments, which I believe are fundamental principles when starting the fund selection process. These steps aim to provide some criteria for consideration, helping you make judgments that suit your needs when choosing funds.

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  • March 26, 2024

Inspire Launches 9 Basis Point Faith-based ETF

Inspire Investing, the world's largest provider of faith-based ETFs, has just launched a 0.09% expense ratio U.S. large cap fund, the Inspire 500 ETF [ticker: PTL], ushering in a new era of low cost investing for faith-based investors. PTL is currently the lowest cost faith-based ETF available in the U.S. and is Inspire's ninth fund.

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  • March 25, 2024

Stocks open higher, steadying after Monday pullbacks

The stock market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) is in bloom, opening the morning in the green after Monday's pullbacks. Consumer discretionary stocks (XLY) lead sector gains this morning. Yahoo Finance Live analyzes the market and sector action happening after Tuesday's market open. 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 Luke Carberry Mogan.

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