Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC)

Recession fears lead investors to defensive plays; these three ETFs help to minimize risk while leaving room for upside.

Walmart recently reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results. The mega-retailer’s outlook was disappointing, however. Here is a brief review of ETFs that could be used to buy the dip in the company.

The recent imposition of tariffs on major trade partners—Mexico, Canada, and China—has injected significant uncertainty into the markets.

These Vanguard ETFs all have higher yields and lower P/E ratios than the S&P 500.

The year of milestones, 2024, has seen an unperturbed rise in the bull market, we recap 2024's landmark junctures in the U.S. stock market.

JP Morgan raised the price target of Costco (COST) to $1,090, citing strong November sales. Analysts believe COST has a unique value proposition and potential for global growth.

We have highlighted a few ETF areas to which investors may consider expanding their exposure. These offer a hedge amid uncertainties surrounding the path of interest rates.

JP Morgan analyst views Walmart's strong Q3 results, with sales of $169.6B and raised guidance for EPS and sales growth.

Retail giant Walmart reports strong Q3 2025 results, raises full-year guidance. EPS beats consensus, sales up 5.5%, gross margin up 21 bps.

Stocks in these "safe" sectors are selling off as investors gravitate toward growth.

Falling interest rates create an opportunity for one group of stocks.

Goldman Sachs analyst lowers Q1 estimates for P&G due to challenges in international markets, with expected 2% organic sales growth and flat net sales.

The uncertainty regarding how the market will respond to the U.S. Presidential election presents a headwind. The decline in consumer confidence also paints an unclear picture. Here are some ETFs that may help navigate this uncertain environment.

Walmart Division Sam's Club boosts pay for frontline workers and provides guidance for their financial future. This leads to more productive and loyal employees.

Target and Ross Stores expected to have better revenues in Q2 as consumers continue spending despite uncertainties, according to analysts.

Walmart reported robust second-quarter fiscal 2025 results. Investors seeking to tap the opportune moment should consider ETFs having the highest allocation to the world's largest brick-and-mortar retailers.

Walmart reports strong Q2 results and raises full-year guidance. Analysts optimistic about stock despite caution over consumer trends.

Walmart Canada invested millions to raise hourly wages for 40,000 store associates to boost employee retention. This follows similar efforts in the U.S., where Walmart increased salaries and bonuses for store managers and announced bonuses for 700,000 hourly workers.

Walmart is piloting the technology with 19 FoxBots in four facilities. The retailer first inked a deal with Symbotic in 2022.

Philip Morris announced a $600 million investment to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Aurora, Colorado. This plant is expected to create 500 direct jobs and 1,000 indirect jobs, generating $550 million in annual economic impact.

US retail sales remain flat in June, indicating cautious but resilient spending by consumers. Fed still expected to cut rates in September.