NASDAQ Composite Index (NASD.I) & iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund (EWJ)

In this edition of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at how the NASDAQ Composite and the Japanese stock market as examples of increasing interest in selected US sectors and growing breadth in international equity markets.

iShares MSCI Germany Index ETF (EWG) & iShares US Home Construction ETF (ITB)

In this edition of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at continued strength in International Equity markets and at the significance of recent gains by US homebuilders.

Gold Continuous Contract (GC.F) & Crude Oil Continuous Contract (CL.F)

In this issue edition of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at the prices of Gold and Crude Oil for insights into the state of investor sentiment.

iShares US Insurance ETF (IAK) & iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA)

This week we continue to move through the heart of earnings season with results on the way from a broad range of sectors including Insurance, Energy, Technology, Mining, Hotels and others. Headliners include Amazon.com and Intel tonight, Exxon Mobil and Chevron tomorrow, Ford, Dupont and Starbucks Tuesday, MetLife and Barrick Gold on Wednesday, and Apple next Thursday.

Sector Scopes April 2023 Update & S&P 500 Index (SPX.I)

In this week’s issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we take our monthly look at Sector Scopes and at the S&P 500 approaching a potentially significant technical test.

iShares Switzerland Capped ETF (EWL) & Van Eck Vectors Steel Index ETF (SLX.I)

In this week’s issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at recent index action in Europe and preview earnings season through a loot at the Steel sector.

BMO Equal Weight Global Gold Index ETF (ZGD.TO) & S&P 100 Index (OEX.I)

In this week’s issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at renewed interest in precious metal miners and at the S&P 100 Index.

iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) & Greyscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)

In this week’s issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at what technology stocks and cryptocurrencies have to say about changing investor confidence.

S&P 500 Index (SPX.I) & Gold Continuous Contract (GC.F)

In this week’s issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at what the S&P 500 Index and Gold are telling us about market trends and sentiment.

Canadian Banks vs. US Banks & Crude Oil Cont. Contract (CL.F)

In this week’s issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we compare the relative performance of Canadian and US banks in previous episodes of financial stress, and take a look at the implications of continued declines in the price of crude oil.

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