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  • May 8, 2025

Tech opportunities, Trump trade talks, Fed hold: Strategy session

Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist and host of Yahoo Finance's Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari, comes on the Morning Brief to weigh in on where else he sees the market rally (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) moving, his perspective on continuing to invest in the tech sector amid President Trump's plans to repeal curbs on AI chip exports, and shares his thoughts on the administration's trade talks and the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate hold. You can catch Trader Talk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Trader Talk with Kenny Polcari on Yahoo Finance delivers expert analysis and actionable insights, empowering you to navigate market volatility and secure your financial future. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here.

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  • May 8, 2025

India ETFs Slip After News of Strikes in Pakistan

- India ETFs softened after the news that India hit multiple targets in Pakistan. - The border between India, Pakistan and China often sees clashes. - The volatility is a reminder that emerging market ETFs are often subject to higher geopolitical risk.

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  • May 6, 2025

VanEck Files to Launch First US ETF Tracking Binance’s BNB

- BNB is used for transactions on Binance’s exchange called the BNB Chain. - Binance’s CEO and founder Changpeng Zhao spent months in jail last year after pleading guilty to laundering money on the network. - The SEC is processing more than 70 applications for "alt-coin" ETFs.

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  • April 29, 2025

Canadian ETFs Energized by Carney's Stand Against Trump

- Canada-focused ETFs have posted double-digit annual returns as the new PM takes office. - JPMorgan's BBCA shows an over 16% yearly gain with $38 million in year-to-date inflows. - A Canadian dollar ETF is seeing positive flows as tensions rise between the U.S. and Canada.

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  • April 28, 2025

BlackRock Plans Launch of New Infrastructure ETF

- The Infrastructure Active ETF aims to invest in infrastructure-related companies, according to an SEC filing. - The fund would join more than 20 others seeking to invest in companies that build roads, power plants and other projects. - The launch comes as the Trump administration takes an axe to government spending.

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