Posts Tagged ‘XLF’

Is The Banking Sector To Blame For Latest Market Pullback?

June 7 | Posted by Kevin Monaghan | Top Story Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

If you’re looking for someone to point the finger at for the recent market pullback, financial stocks deserve a large portion of the blame.  It’s not really their fault though.  Banking stocks, like many industries these days, are facing potential legislation from Congress that is still up in the air, but it’s looking... Read more

One Bank Stock You Need To Consider For 2011

December 26 | Posted by Kevin Monaghan | Inside Trader Highlights Tags: , , , , , , ,

The Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) is up about 10% from its November Lows.  Bank and Housing stocks have fared well lately as investors and money managers are looking to reposition profits and get exposure to the sectors that have lagged the markets.  Not a bad move either as this year’s top performers,... Read more

Stock Market Rally Enters Third Straight Month. What To Invest In Next?

November 6 | Posted by Kevin Monaghan | Uncategorized Tags: ,

Finally!  A September and October the markets can be proud of.  Can November continue the rally?   With corporate earnings already above pre-credit crisis levels, it’s nice to see the markets finally noticed. Two quick items to monitor as you watch the action over the next week.  First, the financials haven’t really participated in the... Read more