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This Boring ETF Owns Some Of The Toughest Businesses In America
May 5 at 10:50 AM  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/05/05/this-boring-etf-owns-some-of-the-toughest-businesses-in-america/
Earnings scoreboard: 11 of 12 consumer staple names beat earnings estimates this week
May 2, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/top-stocks/earnings-scoreboard-11-of-12-consumer-staple-names-beat-earnings-estimates-this-week/ar-AA22eIqa
Consumer staples aren’t so defensive anymore. Even Grocery Outlet and BellRing are volatile.
April 29, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/consumer-staples-aren-t-so-defensive-anymore-even-grocery-outlet-and-bellring-are-volatile/ar-AA21WZcg
Retirees Are Quietly Using These 3 Consumer Staples ETFs as a Recession Shield
April 22, 2026  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/04/22/retirees-are-quietly-using-these-3-consumer-staples-etfs-as-a-recession-shield/
Quant snapshot of best and worst consumer staple stocks ahead of Q1 earnings
April 7, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/quant-snapshot-of-best-and-worst-consumer-staple-stocks-ahead-of-q1-earnings/ar-AA20lhum
3 Defensive ETFs Worth Buying as April 2026 Volatility Continues
April 5, 2026  |  fool.comhttps://www.fool.com/investing/2026/04/05/3-defensive-etfs-worth-buying-as-april-volatility/
XLP vs. RSPS: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy for Long-Term Investors?
April 2, 2026  |  fool.comhttps://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/04/02/xlp-vs-rsps-which-consumer-staples-etf-is-the-better-buy-for-long-term-investors/
4 ETFs to Consider for the End of the Iran War
March 25, 2026  |  barrons.comhttps://www.barrons.com/articles/4-etfs-end-of-the-iran-war-ec887a3a
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.4549
March 23, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/investment/consumer-staples-select-sector-spdr-etf-declares-quarterly-distribution-of-0-4549/ar-AA1Zf2wI
Oil at $100 a Barrel – Here’s the ETF You Should Buy for the Coming Economic Shocks
March 23, 2026  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/03/23/oil-at-100-a-barrel-heres-the-etf-you-should-buy-for-the-coming-economic-shocks/
Oil at $100 a Barrel – Here's the ETF You Should Buy for the Coming Economic Shocks
March 23, 2026  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/03/23/oil-at-100-a-barrel-heres-the-etf-you-should-buy-for-the-coming-economic-shocks/?utm_source=snapi
Weekly ETF flows: four of 11 sectors record inflows; Technology sector leads inflows
March 17, 2026  |  seekingalpha.comhttps://seekingalpha.com/news/4565482-weekly-etf-flows-four-of-11-sectors-record-inflows-bitcoin-leads-inflows
GDP revision shock, sticky inflation fan stagflation fears: What's moving markets Friday?
March 13, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/gdp-revision-shock-sticky-inflation-fan-stagflation-fears-what-s-moving-markets-friday/ar-AA1YzRvV
Consumer Staples Positioned For A Better-Than-Expected 2026
February 27, 2026  |  seekingalpha.comhttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4876468-consumer-staples-positioned-for-a-better-than-expected-2026
Consumer Staples Are Leading With the S&P 500 Near Record Highs. History Says That Rarely Ends Well.
February 22, 2026  |  fool.comhttps://www.fool.com/investing/2026/02/22/consumer-staples-leading-sp-500-highs-warning/
Walmart and Costco Are 1/3 of XLP's Defensive Portfolio, Creating A Huge Risk For A Defensive Holding
February 18, 2026  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/02/18/walmart-and-costco-are-1-3-of-xlps-defensive-portfolio-creating-a-huge-risk-for-a-defensive-holding/?utm_source=snapi
XLP vs. FTXG: The Clash of Consumer Staple ETFs
February 15, 2026  |  fool.comhttps://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/02/15/xlp-vs-ftxg-the-clash-of-consumer-staple-etfs/
RSPS and XLP Offer Distinct Approaches to the Consumer Staples Sector. Which Is the Better Buy?
February 14, 2026  |  fool.comhttps://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/02/14/rsps-and-xlp-offer-distinct-approaches-to-the-consumer-staples-sector-which-is-the-better-buy/
I Will Not Seek Salvation In XLP Under These Conditions
February 11, 2026  |  seekingalpha.comhttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4868826-i-will-not-seek-salvation-in-xlp-under-these-conditions
Shield and stacks of gold coins in rough seas, highlighting safe-haven demand and dividend income focus.
5 Stocks and ETFs to Help Shield Your Portfolio During Volatility (XLP)
Resilient stocks and ETFs offering steady demand and dividend yields may help investors weather further market turbulence without abandoning equity exposure.
February 9, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/5-stocks-and-etfs-to-help-shield-your-portfolio-during-volatility/
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: XLP, PM and KO
February 9, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/zacks-investment-ideas-feature-highlights-104200314.html
Consumer staples are massively outperforming the market—here's why
February 8, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/consumer-staples-are-massively-outperforming-the-market-heres-why/ar-AA1VVIbp
Coca-Cola bottle and can at a grocery checkout, highlighting consumer staples.
Consumer Staples Are Massively Outperforming the Market—Here’s Why (XLP)
Consumer staples are emerging as a clear defensive leader as high-beta technology stocks, software, and crypto drag the broader market lower.
February 8, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/consumer-staples-are-massively-outperforming-the-marketheres-why/
XLP Delivers Pure-Play Staples While IYK Adds Healthcare. Which Strategy Wins?
February 7, 2026  |  fool.comhttps://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/02/07/xlp-delivers-pure-play-staples-while-iyk-adds-healthcare-which-strategy-wins/
Staples stocks are stretched. One of the market’s hottest sectors looks way too frothy.
February 4, 2026  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/savingandinvesting/staples-stocks-are-stretched-one-of-the-market-s-hottest-sectors-looks-way-too-frothy/ar-AA1VG0pa
Defensive consumer staples was the only green sector, led by an alcohol seller
January 21, 2026  |  marketwatch.comhttps://www.marketwatch.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp500-nasdaq-dive-trump-greenland-tariff-gold-record-netflic-earnings/card/defensive-consumer-staples-was-the-only-green-sector-led-by-an-alcohol-seller-By4fFMJaB9UYNGixhA4l
Daily ETF Flows: XLP Takes No.1 Spot
January 15, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/daily-etf-flows-xlp-takes-230017396.html
There Is a Quiet But Massive Migration Away From Tech Stocks in 2026
January 9, 2026  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2026/01/09/there-is-a-quiet-but-massive-migration-away-from-tech-stocks-in-2026/?utm_source=snapi
S&P 500: Latest Dividends Reveal Most And Least Promising Sectors For 2026
January 8, 2026  |  seekingalpha.comhttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4858188-s-and-p-500-latest-dividends-reveal-most-and-least-promising-sectors-for-2026
Shoppers select products in a grocery store, displaying the resilience of the consumer staples sector across varying economic conditions.
5 Under-the-Radar Consumer Staples Stocks With Pricing Power (XLP)
If you're looking for consumer staples with pricing power, these 5 under-the-radar stocks offer margin defense, earnings growth, dividends, and upside...
January 8, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/5-under-the-radar-consumer-staples-stocks-with-pricing-power/
The XLP ETF Offers Lower Fees and a Larger Size Than the IYK ETF
January 3, 2026  |  fool.comhttps://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/01/03/the-xlp-etf-offers-lower-fees-and-a-larger-size-than-the-iyk-etf/
Charging bull smashing glass symbolizes bullish S&P 500 earnings momentum led by tech, financials and AI-driven growth.
Why Q4 Earnings Season Could Be a Bullish Catalyst for S&P 500 Stocks (XLP)
Expect broad S&P 500 earnings beats as Q4 2025 reports arrive, with tech, financials, and AI leaders like NVIDIA driving guidance, buybacks, and upside into 2026.
December 29, 2025  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/originals/why-q4-earnings-season-could-be-a-bullish-catalyst-for-s-and-p-500-stocks/
Better Consumer Staples ETF: State Street's XLP vs. Fidelity's FSTA
December 27, 2025  |  fool.comhttps://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2025/12/27/better-consumer-staples-etf-state-street-s-xlp-vs-fidelity-s-fsta/
From safe haven to slow lane, Consumer Staples struggle but these 10 names have stood out
December 22, 2025  |  seekingalpha.comhttps://seekingalpha.com/news/4534070-from-safe-haven-to-slow-lane-consumer-staples-struggle-but-these-10-names-have-stood-out
These 3 Dividend ETFs Outperformed Every Market Crash Since 2000
December 16, 2025  |  247wallst.comhttps://247wallst.com/investing/2025/12/16/these-3-dividend-etfs-outperformed-every-market-crash-since-2000/?utm_source=snapi
Short interest in consumer staple stocks move higher in November
December 11, 2025  |  seekingalpha.comhttps://seekingalpha.com/news/4530392-short-interest-in-consumer-staples-stocks-moves-higher
XLP vs. RSPS: Is XLP's Focus on Consumer Staples Heavyweights a Winning Strategy?
December 2, 2025  |  fool.comhttps://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2025/12/02/xlp-vs-rsps-is-xlp-s-focus-on-consumer-staples-heavyweights-a-winning-strategy/
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund declares monthly distribution of $0.1490
December 2, 2025  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/investment/the-consumer-staples-select-sector-spdr-premium-income-fund-declares-monthly-distribution-of-0-1490/ar-AA1RuSHn
Defensive Stocks Could Use Help Today
November 19, 2025  |  barrons.comhttps://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-111925/card/defensive-stocks-could-use-help-today-iIkx3oa8Yg77kzhMdbTu
Stock Market News for Nov 11, 2025
November 12, 2025  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-market-news-nov-11-142200075.html
Kenvue's $48.7 Billion Sale Puts Consumer Staples ETFs Back In Vogue
November 4, 2025  |  benzinga.comhttps://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/25/11/48633485/kenvues-48-7-billion-sale-puts-consumer-staples-etfs-back-in-vogue?utm_source=snapi
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund declares monthly distribution of $0.2182
November 3, 2025  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/the-consumer-staples-select-sector-spdr-premium-income-fund-declares-monthly-distribution-of-0-2182/ar-AA1PIT7T
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) Has a Higher Yield but the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Offers Broader Diversification
November 2, 2025  |  fool.comhttps://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2025/11/02/the-consumer-staples-select-sector-spdr-fund-xlp-has-a-higher-yield-but-the-vanguard-consumer-staples-etf-vdc-offers-broader-diversification/?source=iedfolrf0000001
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) Has a Higher Yield but the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) Offers Broader Diversification
November 2, 2025  |  fool.comhttps://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2025/11/02/the-consumer-staples-select-sector-spdr-fund-xlp-has-a-higher-yield-but-the-vanguard-consumer-staples-etf-vdc-offers-broader-diversification/
Over 80% consumer staple stocks beat estimates: Earnings scoreboard
November 2, 2025  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/over-80-consumer-staple-stocks-beat-estimates-earnings-scoreboard/ar-AA1PEFwU
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5 Stocks and ETFs to Weather Volatility as Trade Tensions Rise (XLP)
A surprise tariff announcement on Friday sent markets tumbling, reigniting fears of trade tensions and triggering sharp volatility across equities and crypto.
October 13, 2025  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/originals/5-stocks-and-etfs-to-weather-volatility-as-trade-tensions-rise/
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: XLP, KXI, XLU, VPU, VHT and XLV
October 10, 2025  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/zacks-investment-ideas-feature-highlights-150200956.html
Tech Stocks Still Lead Equity Sectors This Year
October 7, 2025  |  investing.comhttps://www.investing.com/analysis/tech-stocks-still-lead-equity-sectors-this-year-200668108
Chart Of The Day: Who's Winning, Who's Losing As We Close Out Q3
September 27, 2025  |  seekingalpha.comhttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4826338-chart-of-day-whos-winning-losing-as-we-close-out-q3
Weekly check on consumer staples: Estée Lauder and Hershey tops chart
September 22, 2025  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstocks/weekly-check-on-consumer-staples-est%C3%A9e-lauder-and-hershey-tops-chart/ar-AA1N0S8E
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