DataTrek Research – Blog

DataTrek Research – Blog

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Independent market research frequently analyzing ETF flows, performance and thematic trends.

Yahoo Finance: “Why Rising Interest Rates Haven’t Crushed Stock Valuations”
NewsMay 31, 2026

Yahoo Finance: “Why Rising Interest Rates Haven’t Crushed Stock Valuations”

DataTrek co‑founder Nick Colas argues that higher interest rates do not automatically depress equity valuations. He cites 2015‑2019, when the 10‑year Treasury yielded about 2.3% and the S&P 500 forward P/E hovered 15‑18x, versus the current environment where the 10‑year...

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MarketWatch: “Google’s Waymo Is Raking in Cash”
NewsMay 1, 2026

MarketWatch: “Google’s Waymo Is Raking in Cash”

Alphabet’s Waymo secured a $16 billion funding round in February, accounting for roughly 75 % of all autonomous‑vehicle capital deployed in the first quarter, according to DataTrek analyst Jessica Rabe. The infusion makes Waymo the largest fundraiser among AI‑focused firms and cements...

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Inc Mag: “Corporate Profits Just Hit a 17-Year High—And Wall Street Says the Best Is Yet to Come”
NewsMay 1, 2026

Inc Mag: “Corporate Profits Just Hit a 17-Year High—And Wall Street Says the Best Is Yet to Come”

Corporate profits in the United States have risen to their highest level in 17 years, according to DataTrek Research. While headline earnings growth continues to capture attention, the firm emphasizes that expanding profit margins are the true driver of stock...

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Barron’s: “Target and 5 More ‘Dividend Aristocrats’ to Own Now:
NewsApr 1, 2026

Barron’s: “Target and 5 More ‘Dividend Aristocrats’ to Own Now:

DataTrek Research reports that the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index outperformed the broader S&P 500 by 13.9 percentage points over the last 100 trading days, while the S&P 500 itself declined 6.9% in the same window. The note highlights that...

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Inc Mag: “The Economy’s Biggest Strength Has Turned Into a Confusing Risk”
NewsApr 1, 2026

Inc Mag: “The Economy’s Biggest Strength Has Turned Into a Confusing Risk”

DataTrek co‑founders Nicholas Colas and Jessica Rabe warn that the prevailing belief in a recession‑proof U.S. economy is becoming a hidden risk. They argue that capital markets—from Treasuries to small‑cap stocks—are built on the assumption of endless growth, which breeds...

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Yahoo Finance: “The US Economy May Be Strong — but It’s Delicate”
NewsMar 22, 2026

Yahoo Finance: “The US Economy May Be Strong — but It’s Delicate”

The U.S. economy remains resilient, yet signs of fragility are emerging. DataTrek’s Jessica Rabe highlights a sharp decline in the job‑openings‑to‑unemployed ratio, now below 1.0x at 0.9x, though still above the 0.7x long‑run norm. Rising oil prices could disrupt the...

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MarketWatch: “The Financial Sector Is Sending some Spooky Technical Signals About the Stock Market”
NewsMar 15, 2026

MarketWatch: “The Financial Sector Is Sending some Spooky Technical Signals About the Stock Market”

DataTrek co‑founder Jessica Rabe warned that the financial sector’s weakness reflects dual concerns: exposure to private‑credit assets and the prospect of higher oil prices slowing the U.S. economy. She noted that historically, a rapid doubling of oil prices within a...

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Inc Mag: “Big Tech Stocks Like the Magnificent 7 Suddenly Look Cheap”
NewsMar 15, 2026

Inc Mag: “Big Tech Stocks Like the Magnificent 7 Suddenly Look Cheap”

DataTrek Research reports that the technology sector is trading at a 9.3% discount to its five‑year average valuation, while the broader S&P 500 benchmark carries a 6% premium over recent history. All other S&P 500 sectors remain above their five‑year averages, meaning...

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MarketWatch: “Popular QQQ ETF Faces a Crucial Moment with Nvidia Earnings on Deck After Its Rare Pullback”
NewsFeb 25, 2026

MarketWatch: “Popular QQQ ETF Faces a Crucial Moment with Nvidia Earnings on Deck After Its Rare Pullback”

The Invesco QQQ Trust has slipped 3.2% over the last 50 trading days, a rare pullback for an index that historically posts gains in 74% of similar periods since 2015. DataTrek’s Jessica Rabe notes that the recent 50‑day return sits...

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