Coca-Cola Sips on Profits While Inflation Sweats

When the average investor thinks about the consumer staples sector, they likely assume it's full of companies struggling to post compelling earnings results amid the burden of inflation.  Key Takeaways: Coca-Cola reported its Q3 2026 earnings this week, largely beating expectations.

ETF Trends • 7 hours ago

These are the best-performing stock sectors of 2026

U.S. equities have seen a sharp divide in sector performance in 2026, with geopolitical tensions and artificial intelligence (AI) investment influencing returns.

Finbold • Oct 25, 2026

Staples Surges Toward A New High

Consumer Staples stocks have put together quite a month, and today's rally has brought a new all-time high within reach. The sector is up more than 2.5% today, its biggest daily gain since July 16th, leaving it just 0.26% below its February 27th record close.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 22, 2026

Expanding AI trade is turning safety stocks into a 'Texas hedge'

The growing AI trade is infiltrating traditionally safe sectors like utilities, making hedging more difficult.

CNBC • Oct 21, 2026

Consumer Staples Are Having a Moment—and the Rally Could Continue

Consumer staples have kept pace with the market this year. Improving technical signals and insider buying suggest the sector's rally could continue.

Barrons • Oct 20, 2026

Buy 5 High-Flying Consumer Staples Stocks for a Stable Portfolio in Q4

CO, MO, LW, SJM and ELF have delivered over 20% YTD returns, backed by growth strategies and favorable earnings trends.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 15, 2026

New State Street Sector ETFs Give Biggest Stocks Full Weight

State Street Investment Management launched four sector ETFs on Wednesday, built to give each sector's largest companies their full weight. Key Takeaways: XLKM aims to give Nvidia 20.93%, compared with 15.41% in its Select Sector counterpart, XLK.

ETF Trends • Oct 14, 2026

Holiday Spending Set for Strong Growth: ETFs in Focus

Holiday sales are poised to cross $1 trillion, fueled by e-commerce, AI-powered shopping and resilient consumer spending. Here are five ETFs positioned to benefit from key holiday trends.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 5, 2026

The Next Big Move In Interest Rates: How I'm Buying The Dividend Sell-Off

Dividend stocks are under pressure from rising long-term interest rates. What matters most in the near term is where interest rates are headed next. I detail the factors at play and where I think the best risk-adjusted places to allocate capital today are.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 3, 2026

Which Consumer Staples ETF Offers Better Value: XLP or IYK?

State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF offers a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.08% compared to 0.37% for iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF. While iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF includes exposure to healthcare and materials, the State Street fund is almost exclusively focused on consumer defensive stocks.

The Motley Fool • Oct 1, 2026