RTH / RTH: Consecutive Weak Retail Sales Point To Downside

The VanEck Retail ETF invests across 25 retail industry stocks. Amazon.com represents a significant portion of the fund's weighting, raising concerns more_horizontal

Retailers are one of the most exposed industries to a slowing economy, making it a good hunting ground for short sellers. A combination of weaker cons more_horizontal

RTH provides exposure to a concentrated portfolio of large-cap retailers. December retail sales of -1.1% followed November's -0.6% figure. Back-to-bac more_horizontal

The Santa Claus Rally refers to the jump in stock prices in the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. more_horizontal

With all the talk about inflation, a slowing economy, and rising interest rates, it'd be reasonable for investors to ponder the fate of retail stocks more_horizontal

As consumers are transitioning tastes from early pandemic comfort wear to more formal attire, some retailers are taking steps to mitigate losses and d more_horizontal

Dollar Tree (NasdaqGS: DLTR) and Dollar General (NYSE: DG) shares surged, lifting retail and consumer sector-related exchange traded funds after the d more_horizontal

The United States will be showered with love as 53% of its adults are planning to celebrate this Valentine's Day. Consumers are spending $175.41 on av more_horizontal