September Retail Sales Better Than Expectations

U.S. headline retail sales grew 0.8% in September to $745.0 billion, while core retail sales increased by 0.9% to $605.2 billion. Key Takeaways Headline retail sales increased in September, up 0.8% to $745.0 billion.

ETF Trends • Oct 15, 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

U.S. Holiday Retail Sales to Cross $1 Trillion: ETFs to Watch

Despite economic headwinds, U.S. holiday sales are projected to cross $1 trillion for the first time. Here are ETFs to watch.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 2, 2026

U.S.-China Talks Seem Successful: ETF Areas in Focus

U.S.-China trade talks could ease tariff pressures, putting semiconductor, technology, retail and auto ETFs in focus as investors assess the potential impact on China-exposed companies.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 21, 2026

Hormuz Oil Shipments Hit Six-Month High? ETFs to Win/Lose

Hormuz oil shipments have rebounded as supply disruption risks ease. Here are ETFs that could gain or lose if oil prices decline further.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 21, 2026

Is State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Making its debut on 06/19/2006, smart beta exchange traded fund State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) provides investors broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary ETFs category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 18, 2026

XRT: Retail ETF Likely To Underperform IVV Into 2027

I initiate coverage of the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF with a Hold rating. XRT has trailed IVV YTD, delivering a negative price return, and I expect its underperformance to continue into 2027 given the unsupportive macro picture. Higher interest rates and inflation weigh on consumer sentiment, creating a very challenging backdrop for retail names both in terms of top- and bottom-line growth.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2026

Retail Sales Rebound Strongly in August

U.S. headline retail sales rebounded in August, up 1.2% to $773.9 in August, while core retail sales increased by 1.4%. Key Takeaways Headline retail sales increased in August, up 1.2% to $773.9 billion.

ETF Trends • Sep 17, 2026

Should You Invest in the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT)?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Consumer Discretionary - Retail segment of the equity market, the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 19, 2006.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 15, 2026

Brent Nears $100: ETFs Likely to Win/Lose

Brent crude nears $100 as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions raise supply risks, putting oil and energy ETFs in focus while pressuring retail, airline and India-focused funds.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 9, 2026