Health stocks had a strong week, with some big firms seeing drugs approved. Eli Lilly (LLY) reportedly neared an agreement to acquire a psychedelics company. United Health Group (UNH) produced a massive earnings beat, appeasing analysts. Meanwhile, Merck (MRK) had a major cholesterol pill approved, as well. ETFs can provide powerful tools to get exposure […]
Several major UK lenders have introduced mortgage products requiring minimal or no deposits, marking a shift in lending practices as banks seek to support first-time buyers struggling with affordability. Metro Bank recently launched a 100% loan-to-value mortgage for eligible first-time buyers, joining a growing number of institutions offering low-deposit products. The move comes as lenders […]
Earnings call transcript: Fifth Third slips on small Q2 EPS miss, raises outlook
Over one million Brits are set to be additional rate taxpayers in the 2026/27 tax year, with record numbers paying above the basic rate of income tax according to the latest HMRC projections. The number of people in the highest tax bracket is set to reach 1.3 million this year, double the number in 2021/22, […]
RBC’s report points to a buyer pool that remains hesitant. Weak economic confidence, uncertain job prospects, and affordability concerns are keeping prospective buyers on the sidelines. Inventory has shown signs of stabilizing in Ontario and British Columbia, where active listings hit decade-long highs in 2025. “Seller competition is beginning to ease as a result in […]
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ASML Holding (ASML 1.83%) reported another beat-and-raise quarter, blowing expectations out of the water with second-quarter 2026 net sales of 9.3 billion euros ($10.6 billion), 54% gross margin, and net income of 2.9 billion euros ($3.3 billion). When ASML reported first-quarter results in April, it expected second-quarter net sales of 8.4 billion to 9 billion […]
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Healthcare stocks have boosted the ETF space in recent weeks. Despite some potential headwinds, the sector and its related thematic ETFs, like active healthcare ETF TMED, have performed. TMED spiked in June specifically, and may offer a potent satellite offering for portfolios combining defensive and disruptive aspects. Key Takeaways: TMED’s active approach has helped it […]
Ted Oakley of Oxbow Advisors sees a market that is “not normal,” with investors locked into the S&P 500 that is not giving them a diversified portfolio.