Solar ETFs Back in Focus After New Polysilicon Tariff

Solar ETFs moved into focus Friday after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs targeting imported products made from polysilicon, a key material used in solar panel manufacturing. The tariffs could give U.S. solar manufacturers an advantage over lower-cost imports, potentially creating a tailwind for the domestic solar industry and the clean energy ETFs that track […]

What the July Jobs Report Means for Fixed Income Portfolios

Given how uncertain advisors and investors are over the Federal Reserve’s plans for handling interest rates, the July jobs report was perhaps watched even more closely than normal. That being said, the latest report may not have inspired much confidence.   Key Takeaways: The July jobs report performed far below expectations, with nonfarm jobs dropping by […]

2Q26 MLP/Midstream Dividends: MLPs Drive Growth

For the second quarter of 2026, sequential dividend growth across the broad Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA) came primarily from MLPs, while most midstream corporations maintained their dividends. On a year-over-year basis, the vast majority of midstream companies have grown their payouts, and growth is expected to continue. Learn more below about 2Q26 MLP/midstream dividends […]

A Quieter Fed Makes This Bond ETF Appealing

Fixed income investors are dealing with more bumps on Bond Road this year than they bargained for. Treasury yields remain elevated, and prevailing market wisdom continues to hold that persistent inflation will keep the Federal Reserve from lowering interest rates. While the disappointing July jobs report may have altered the rate cut outlook, forecasting the […]