July 4 Spending Could Hit $9.4 Billion: These ETFs Stand to Benefit From America's Biggest Summer Weekend

VDC vs. FTXG: Which Defensive ETF Is the Better Buy?

Vanguard's VDC and First Trust's FTXG are both defensive ETFs investing in consumer staples, but with different approaches. VDC offers broader diversification across 103 stocks with a lower 0.09% expense ratio and stronger 5-year returns, while FTXG concentrates on 30 food and beverage companies with a higher 2.59% dividend yield but higher 0.60% expense ratio. For most long-term investors, VDC is the more straightforward choice due to lower costs and better diversification.

Airlines For America CEO Sununu Opposes U.S. Diesel Export Ban, Saying It Could Lead To Higher Prices

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Airline Industry Group Airlines For America Opposes Allowing Chinese Carriers To Add More Flights To U.S

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Airline Stocks Unbothered by Ground Stop Delays: UAL Up 5%

Airline stocks rise despite a telecom outage disrupting New York-area airports, as falling oil prices outweigh delays.

Reported Earlier, U.S. FAA Says New Circuit Is Ready To Install, Should Be Operational By 1:30PM EST; Will Not Restart System For Incoming Flights At Some East Coast Airports Until Sure The Airspace Is Safe; Loss Of Communications Issue At Philadelphia Facility Prompting Significant Flight Cuts; Backup Fiber Line Was Been Accidentally Cut By Construction Crew

Is iShares US Consumer Staples ETF a Better Buy Than Invesco Food & Beverage?

The iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) outperforms the Invesco Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ) across multiple metrics, including a lower 0.38% expense ratio versus 0.61%, higher 2.6% dividend yield versus 1.3%, and superior 1-year returns of 8.9% versus -1.0%. With 53 diversified holdings across consumer staples, healthcare, and materials versus PBJ's 31 food and beverage-focused companies, IYK offers broader sector exposure and better long-term performance.