Automated factory laser-cutting a metal sheet with sparks flying, symbolizing industrial and manufacturing strength. Key Points The industrials sector is showing signs of leadership, with XLI breaking out of a lengthy consolidation and outperforming the broader market in the short term. XLI’s breakout above $155 suggests capital rotation into industrials may be gaining momentum into year-end. GE Vernova and RTX stand out as sector leaders, both posting substantial YTD gains and fresh breakouts backed b ...

Core Viewpoint - The First Trust NASDAQ Transportation ETF (FTXR) has reached a 52-week high and has increased by 54.6% from its 52-week low of $25.47 per share, raising questions about its potential for further gains [1]. Group 1: Fund Overview - FTXR provides exposure to U.S. companies in the transportation sector and charges an annual fee of 60 basis points [2]. Group 2: Performance Drivers - The rise in FTXR's performance is attributed to positive developments in the transportation sector, including stronger earnings forecasts for certain airline stocks and a bullish outlook for freight transportation [3]. - On December 11, 2025, FTXR announced a quarterly dividend of 17 cents per share, which is over a 60% increase from the previous quarter's payment, potentially acting as a catalyst for the ETF's recent high [3]. Group 3: Future Outlook - FTXR is expected to maintain its strong performance in the near term, supported by a positive weighted alpha of 22.80, indicating potential for further rally [4].

Core Viewpoint - The recent strength in U.S. transportation stocks, particularly the Dow Jones Transportation Average, may not indicate a bullish trend as many analysts suggest [1] Group 1 - The Dow Jones Transportation Average has shown strong performance recently [1] - Analysts are divided on whether this strength is a positive sign for the market [1] - Caution is advised as the current performance may not reflect long-term bullish trends [1]

Welcome to the Big Money Show. I'm Degan McDow along with my co-host Taylor Riggs, Brian Breberg, Jackie D'Angelus, and with us for this hour, Mr. . Sunshine, Rosecliffe, founder and managing partner Mike Murphy.And I actually mean that. I don't mean that in an Eddie Haskell sort of way. Investors are hoping for a Santa Claus rally to cap off what has been a big year, but keeping their eyes set firmly on 2026.Analysts from America's largest investment banks, banks galore, seeing at least an 11% gain on the ...

transports, right. Coming off the third week of gains, first time since August, by the way. Piper Sandler talks about that 82% of transportation sector stocks are trading above their 40week moving averages.Ed Yardani within the S&P industrials transportation stocks have been strong. Dow theory indicates an upbeat economic outlook would continue with continued broadening of the market's leadership in 2026. Perfect segue to a trade alert from Stephanie Link joins us now with a new buy and it is Union Pacific ...

Industry Note December 8, 2025 Analysts Seth Basham, CFA (212) 938-9954 Seth.Basham@wedbush.com Scott Devitt (646) 604-4230 scott.devitt@wedbush.com Dan Ives (212) 344-2073 Dan.Ives@wedbush.com Matt Bryson (617) 695-6302 matthew.bryson@wedbush.com Alicia Reese 212-938-9927 Alicia.Reese@wedbush.com Antoine Legault, CFA, CPA (626) 497-1619 antoine.legault@wedbush.com Steven Wahrhaftig (212) 931-7059 steven.wahrhaftig@wedbush.com Matthew Weiss (212) 931-7096 matthew.weiss@wedbush.com Sam Brandeis (212) 833-658 ...

Market Overview - The market is experiencing a rotation trade, with approximately 60% of S&P 500 stocks in the green, but the S&P 500 equal weight index is trading flat to negative, indicating a shift in market dynamics [2][4] - Volatility is relatively low, with the VIX at 14, suggesting a potential for an increase in volatility in the near future [4][10] - The yield on the 10-year benchmark is at 4.19%, reflecting a return to pre-FOMC meeting levels, indicating market caution regarding rate cuts [7][8] Federal Reserve Commentary - Fed speakers, including Austin Goolsby and Schmidt, express concerns about elevated inflation risks, leading to a cautious stance on rate cuts [5][8] - Upcoming Fed commentary and economic data will be crucial for market direction, with a focus on employment and housing data [11][12] Sector Performance - The technology sector is facing sell-offs, with companies like Broadcom and Oracle experiencing declines [4][9] - The healthcare sector is performing well, with stocks like UNH and Humana showing aggressive gains [14][15] Commodities Insights - Natural gas prices are down nearly 3%, influenced by warmer weather forecasts and an inventory buildup in the U.S. [16][18] - If natural gas remains around the $4 level for a few weeks, there is potential for a rebound to $5 or $6 due to expected winter weather disruptions [19][20] - In the metals market, platinum and palladium are seeing gains, driven by industrial demand and potential regulatory rollbacks on emissions [24][25]

Market Overview - The stock market experienced a significant rally with the Dow rising by 646 points and the S&P 500 advancing by 1%, while the NASDAQ, heavily weighted with tech stocks, declined by 26 points [2] - Following a recent Federal Reserve rate cut, money managers shifted their investments towards stocks that would benefit from lower rates, leading to a sell-off in tech stocks [3] Impact of Rate Cuts - Lower interest rates are expected to boost consumer spending, particularly benefiting discretionary sectors such as cruise lines and retail [4] - Home improvement and construction sectors are also anticipated to thrive due to lower financing costs, with companies like Home Depot seeing positive movement [5][6] - Industrial stocks typically respond favorably to rate cuts, with companies like 3M, DuPont, and Dover showing gains [8] Sector Performance - Transportation stocks, including JB Hunt and FedEx, are expected to perform well in the days following a rate cut, with FedEx potentially experiencing a breakout quarter [9] - Banks are shifting focus from net interest income to lending potential, with Wells Fargo and Capital One highlighted as favorable options [10][11] Company-Specific Insights - Apple, Meta, and Tesla, which have only seen a 10% increase this year, are not expected to benefit significantly from lower rates, with Apple viewed as an underperformer in the current market [14][17][19] - Meta's stock performance is described as listless, with the company needing to communicate its value proposition more effectively [18] - Tesla is transitioning from an auto manufacturer to a tech leader, with its stock performance becoming less correlated with traditional auto industry metrics [19] Investment Strategy - The current market environment favors stocks that are direct beneficiaries of rate cuts, leading to a general decline in tech stocks as money managers focus on sectors like industrials and banks [21][22] - Investors are advised to follow the flow of capital in the market, as hedge funds tend to move in unison, impacting stock performance [23][30]

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what looks to be another record setting day on the street. >> It does. Um and led by a different group uh than we got used to for most of this year.So yeah, talking about this very very aggressive rotation toward cyclicals. It's been the takeaway from the net dovish message from the Fed. Uh what's interesting is now that we are basically within a few points of the old record in the S&P, it's 6 weeks ago, so you're basically at the same level the S&P 6 weeks ago.You have banks up like 7% since then. Uh trans ...