ISE Global Wind Energy Index (GWE.I) & iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA)

In this week’s issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at the impact of the US political changeover on alternative energy companies, and at the impact of political change and new lockdowns on the aerospace sector.

Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (HMMJ.TO) & Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF (FLMX)

With the change in power in the US completed and the Democrats pushing ahead with their agenda, investors may be anticipating an easier path to more fiscal stimulus in the coming months. In this week’s issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at how the change in power in the US has influenced sentiment toward marijuana stocks and Mexican stocks.

BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF (ZEO.TO) & iShares US Financials ETF (IYF)

The last week has been relatively quiet for stock markets around the world, but that could change as the business, economic and political calendars for 2021 all starting to ramp up in earnest over the coming days, particularly after Monday’s US holiday. Starting with today’s Biden speech, investors should start to get an indication of the incoming administration’s priorities in terms of fighting COVID (vaccines/lockdowns/other measures), and in dealing with the economic impact of COVID (continuing or additional fiscal stimulus). In this week’s issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we focus on recent trends in the Financials and Energy sectors heading into earnings season.

Crude Oil Continuous Contract (CL.F) & Platinum Continuous Contract (PL.F)

2021 is off to a generally positive start although two of the three trading days so far have seen significant intraday swings and reversals, to the downside on Monday and then to the upside on Wednesday. In this week’s issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we focus on action in Commodities, particularly Crude Oil and Platinum.

Russell 2000 Index (RLS.I) & Dow Jones Utilities Average (DUX.I)

In this week’s issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we take a look at what a breakout by the Russell 2000 Index and a breakdown by the Dow Jones Utilities Average are telling us about the current state of investor sentiment.

High Grade Copper Continuous Contract (HG.F) & S&P 500 Index (SPX.I)

In this week’s issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at the recent strength of Copper and the breadth of the U.S. Equity markets with the S&P 500 Index.

iShares US Telecommunications ETF (IYZ) & iShares NASDAQ Biotechnology ETF (IBB)

In this week’s issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at what recent breakouts in the telecom and biotech sectors are telling us about market breadth and investor confidence.

BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (ZRE.TO) & Lumber Continuous Contract (LB.F)

In this week’s issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we take a look at the emerging recovery in real estate stocks as an example of previously lagging sectors starting to catch up and at lumber as an example of renewed interest in industrial commodities.

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