In March, the S&P 500 energy sector ( XLE ) moved 7.4% in the upward direction this year supported by a whopping 44.5% rise in crude oil futures ( CL1:COM ) over potential disruption in global crude supply. Against this backdrop, short interest trends among mid, large and mega-cap energy stocks show a wide divergence. Solaris Energy Infrastructure ( SEI ) was the most shorted stock in March, while...
In March, the S&P 500 energy sector ( XLE ) moved 7.4% in the upward direction this year supported by a whopping 44.5% rise in crude oil futures ( CL1:COM ) over potential disruption in global crude supply. Against this backdrop, short interest trends among mid, large and mega-cap energy stocks show a wide divergence. Solaris Energy Infrastructure ( SEI ) was the most shorted stock in March, while MPLX ( MPLX ) was the least shorted stock. Most shorted energy stocks as of March end: Solaris Energy Infrastructure ( SEI ) 23.74% Centrus Energy ( LEU ) 22.71% Sable Offshore ( SOC ) 21.17% Transocean ( RIG ) 16.94% Northern Oil and Gas ( NOG ) 16.90% Least shorted energy stocks as of March end: MPLX ( MPLX ) 0.75% Enterprise Products Partners ( EPD ) 0.81% Energy Transfer ( ET ) 0.91% Mach Natural Resources ( MNR ) 1.05% Alliance Resource Partners ( ARLP ) 1.09% Energy ETFs: ( XLE ), ( AMLP ), ( VDE ), ( XOP ), ( OIH ), and ( IXC ). More on State Street® Energy Select Sector SPDR® ETF Finding The Opportunities After The Selloff And End Of The War S&P 500 Earning Estimates Are Surprisingly Rising And $100 WTIC Oil Is Not Expensive XLE: Sell Oil And Buy Oil Company Shares Top 10 large-cap energy stocks ranked by their forward dividend yield Top mid-cap energy stocks ranked by their forward dividend yields
Alexey_Arz/iStock via Getty Images By Krzysztof Kamiński Markets are increasingly leaning toward the view that the Bank of Japan may deliver another rate hike this month. But the issue is no longer just whether the move happens. For FX markets, and especially for USD/JPY ( USD:JPY ), the bigger question is how the BoJ prepares investors for it. The market is pricing in both a move and a message Th...
Alexey_Arz/iStock via Getty Images By Krzysztof Kamiński Markets are increasingly leaning toward the view that the Bank of Japan may deliver another rate hike this month. But the issue is no longer just whether the move happens. For FX markets, and especially for USD/JPY ( USD:JPY ), the bigger question is how the BoJ prepares investors for it. The market is pricing in both a move and a message The market is now more clearly assuming that the Bank of Japan could opt for another interest rate hike this month, with current pricing implying roughly a 70% probability of such a move. In practice, however, the focus is no longer solely on the decision itself but also on the way it is communicated. That communication could prove decisive for currency market volatility in the coming weeks, particularly for USD/JPY. Probability of an interest rate hike in Japan (Source: Bloomberg) The BoJ is in a demanding position. On the one hand, policymakers continue to point to uncertainty linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which could in theory justify a cautious stance. On the other hand, incoming data and the tone of recent remarks have done little to cool expectations. If anything, they have strengthened the view that the conditions for further monetary tightening are gradually falling into place. Inflation and rate signals keep expectations elevated Fresh readings on core inflation, the output gap, and the natural rate of interest all fit into the argument for higher rates. At the same time, the March Summary of Opinions following the BoJ meeting was also interpreted as a sign that policymakers remain open to further action. Taken together, these signals have kept the market firmly focused on the possibility of another move. The most likely scenario is that the Bank of Japan will try to prepare the market for a rate hike rather than allow investors to be caught off guard. That matters especially in light of the experience of July 2024, when less-than-clear communic...
US President Donald Trump is seeking congressional approval for US$1.5 trillion in defence spending in his new budget proposal, underscoring his administration’s focus on military investment as the country remains engaged in conflict in the Middle East. The blueprint released by the White House on Friday for the financial year 2027 proposes a 44 per cent increase in the US defence budget – impleme...
US President Donald Trump is seeking congressional approval for US$1.5 trillion in defence spending in his new budget proposal, underscoring his administration’s focus on military investment as the country remains engaged in conflict in the Middle East. The blueprint released by the White House on Friday for the financial year 2027 proposes a 44 per cent increase in the US defence budget – implementing the widely controversial plan first unveiled by Trump in a January social media post. If...
The practice touted by Nicole Daedone combined spirituality, mindfulness and sexuality. Then came the controversy – and prison sentence In 2009, the New York Times ran a story about Nicole Daedone and her wellness company, OneTaste, which promoted women’s empowerment through a practice known as “orgasmic meditation” (OM). “I don’t think women will really experience freedom until they own their sex...
The practice touted by Nicole Daedone combined spirituality, mindfulness and sexuality. Then came the controversy – and prison sentence In 2009, the New York Times ran a story about Nicole Daedone and her wellness company, OneTaste, which promoted women’s empowerment through a practice known as “orgasmic meditation” (OM). “I don’t think women will really experience freedom until they own their sexuality,” Daedone said at the time. Continue reading...
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest funds have delivered mixed performance in the recent period, with ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF ( ARKX ) up 1.27% and ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF ( ARKQ ) marginally lower by 1.92%, both outperforming the S&P 500’s 4.63% decline. In contrast, ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF ( ARKF ) slumped 20.2%, while the flagship ARK Innovation ETF ( ARKK ) fel...
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest funds have delivered mixed performance in the recent period, with ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF ( ARKX ) up 1.27% and ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF ( ARKQ ) marginally lower by 1.92%, both outperforming the S&P 500’s 4.63% decline. In contrast, ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF ( ARKF ) slumped 20.2%, while the flagship ARK Innovation ETF ( ARKK ) fell 12.1%. The fund remains concentrated in high-growth technology and innovation-driven names, with Tesla ( TSLA ) as its largest holding at 9.03% of the portfolio. CRISPR Therapeutics ( CRSP ) follows at 6.54%, while Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ), Tempus AI ( TEM ) and Shopify ( SHOP ) account for 4.54%, 3.92%, and 3.54%, respectively. Seeking Alpha took a look at the holdings and ranked its top 15 constituents according to their Quant Ratings. Tesla ( TSLA ) - Quant rating: 3.26 - Hold . CRISPR Therapeutics ( CRSP ) - Quant rating: 2.76 - Hold . Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ) - Quant rating: 4.66 - Strong Buy . Tempus AI ( TEM ) - Quant rating: 1.39 - Strong Sell . Shopify ( SHOP ) - Quant rating: 2.94 - Hold . Palantir Technologies ( PLTR ) - Quant rating: 3.43 - Hold . Robinhood ( HOOD ) - Quant rating: 1.87 - Sell . Coinbase ( COIN ) - Quant rating: 1.68 - Sell . Roku ( ROKU ) - Quant rating: 3.36 - Hold . Teradyne ( TER ) - Quant rating: 3.49 - Hold . Roblox ( RBLX ) - Quant rating: 2.01 - Sell . Twist Bioscience ( TWST ) - Quant rating: 3.10 - Hold . Beam Therapeutics ( BEAM ) - Quant rating: 2.61 - Hold . 10x Genomics ( TXG ) - Quant rating: 3.21 - Hold . Circle Internet Group ( CRCL ) does not currently carry Quant Ratings. More on Cathie Wood Holdings March Jobs Report: Payroll Strength Offsets Weakness In Participation March Jobs Report: Hidden Pain Behind The Job Gains One Year Liberated The inflation process has shifted even as headline CPI declined – Federal Reserve U.S. markets bottomed Monday – Ed Yardeni