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SCHD ETF Boosts Healthcare in Rebalance as Dividend Fund Inflows Surge
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) increased its healthcare allocation to 18.5% during its yearly portfolio update, adding Abbott Laboratories and UnitedHealth Group. The fund gathered nearly $4 billion in the first quarter as investors poured a total of $24.1 billion into U.S. dividend-focused funds, marking the strongest quarterly start since 2022.
EU Gas Prices Hold Near €54 as Supply Fears Mount Ahead of Winter
European benchmark gas prices remain elevated near €54 per megawatt-hour as EU ministers plan emergency talks. Storage levels are critically low at 28%, with Germany reporting higher inflation driven by energy costs.
Oil Volatility Surges as Middle East Tensions and G7 Action Rattle Markets
Oil prices whipsawed on Monday, with Brent crude briefly surpassing $116 a barrel before retreating, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained over 3%. The volatility stems from escalating Middle East tensions and emergency G7 measures to stabilize markets.
Markets Mixed as Geopolitical Tensions, Fed Stance Weigh on Sentiment
U.S. equities showed a split performance on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average advancing 0.69% while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.13%. Investor sentiment remained fragile amid geopolitical risks and evolving Federal Reserve commentary.
Dow Surges on Diplomatic Hopes, Energy and Financials Lead Rebound
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied over 300 points Monday, recovering some of last week's steep losses, after President Trump said the U.S. was in talks to end the Iran conflict. Energy and financial stocks led the advance.
Global LNG Disruptions Propel U.S. Natural Gas Prices Above $3
U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures gained over 3% to hold above $3, supported by supply outages at major LNG facilities in Australia and critically low gas storage levels in Europe.