First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF (NASDAQ: FVC)

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First Trust Dorsey Wright Dynamic Focus 5 ETF

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The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets in the ETFs and cash equivalents that comprise the index. The index is designed to provide targeted exposure to the five First Trust sector and industry-based ETFs that the index determines offer the greatest potential to outperform the other First Trust sector and industry-based ETFs and that satisfy certain trading volume and liquidity requirements. It is non-diversified.

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First Trust Nasdaq-100-technology Sector Index Fund

First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund

First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables Alphadex Fund

First Trust Consumer Discretionary Alphadex Fund

Long Ideas

Sector ETFs

Broad U.S. Equity ETFs

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FTXO

First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX Fund

First Trust NASDAQ-100 Technology Index Fund

QTEC

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News

Lockheed Martin Integrates IBM Granite Into Its AI Factory Tools

Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintains Shift4 Payments (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOUR#NYSE">FOUR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $90 to $109.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

FOUR

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Shift4 Payments, Raises Price Target to $109

As one of the top technology performers in the market this year, no one can deny the extraordinary performance of big-data analytics specialist Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>). Since the beginning of this year, PLTR stock gained almost 350%. At the same time, the equity sector's gravitational pull always risks the possibility of an incoming correction.
Admittedly, the bulls enjoy a wealth of arguments favoring a continued push into Palantir stock. For one thing, the underlying industry of artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm. A study released by Cognizant Impact early this year noted that generative AI should<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36588991/study-forecasts-staggering-1-trillion-boost-to-us-economy-with-generative-ai-but-warns-of-job-disrup"> boost the U.S. economy by $1 trillion</a> within the next ten years.
Specific to Palantir, the analytics specialist continues to post milestone achievements and ink strategically significant partnerships. Recently, PLTR stock benefited from a solid pop when the underlying enterprise entered an agreement with Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCAT#NASDAQ">RCAT</a>). This collaboration will<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42513150/palantir-expands-ai-battlefield-solutions-with-red-cats-black-widow-drones"> enhance autonomous unmanned warfare drones</a> by utilizing Palantir's AI software.
On the technical front, PLTR stock trades well above critical market gauges, including the 20-day, 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Generally, traders prefer not to fight the tape unless there is a compelling reason to do so.
On the other hand, some cracks may be forming in the stock's armor. Other technical indicators suggest that shares are overbought. Furthermore, Wall Street analysts lean bearishly with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PLTR/analyst-ratings"> 2.2 overall rating</a>, suggesting a sentiment of Sell. Finally, key insiders have recently<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42538479/palantir-stock-rockets-350-ytd-but-insiders-cash-out-should-you-follow-suit"> offloaded PLTR</a>, which, while not definitive, may indicate higher odds of volatility.
The Direxion ETFs: While a lack of directional clarity can frustrate buy-and-hold investors, the underlying volatility of PLTR stock could offer opportunities for momentum traders. Financial services provider Direxion recently launched Palantir-focused exchange-traded funds that seek to capitalize on this great sentiment debate.
For the bulls, traders may consider the Direxion Daily PLTR Bull 2X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTU#NASDAQ">PLTU</a>). This leveraged ETF seeks daily investment results of 200% of the performance of PLTR stock. On the other end, pessimists may look to the Direxion Daily PLTR Bear 1X Shares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTD#NASDAQ">PLTD</a>), which seeks the daily results of 100% of the inverse performance of the namesake security.
Fundamentally, these Direxion ETFs offer convenience. Rather than engage the options market – which features additional complexities – investors seeking leverage or a short position can simply buy units of PLTU or PLTD, respectively, much like a traditional security.
However, it's important to note that the Direxion funds – whether the 2X bull or the 1X bear – should only be held for a period lasting no longer than one day. Otherwise, the daily compounding effect of leverage over time may lead to value decay.
The PLTU ETF: Launched on Dec. 11, 2024, not much pricing data exists on the PLTU ETF. Nevertheless, despite recent negative price action, the overall trend suggests a baseline of support.
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<li>One day after its market debut, PLTU entered what appears to be a horizontal trend channel, with the $29 level acting as resistance and $26 as support.</li>
<li>Moving forward, it will be essential for the bulls to maintain support at $26. Otherwise, a testing of the $25 level could materialize.</li>
</ul>
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The PLTD ETF: Also launched on Dec. 11, the PLTD ETF lacks pricing data. However, its market trend right now subtly suggests brewing skepticism.
<ul>
<li>After an initial lively period, the Palantir bear fund entered into a horizontal consolidation pattern, with upside resistance at $24.50 and downside support at $23.30.</li>
<li>Currently, PLTD appears to be struggling against the psychologically significant $24 level. Rising above this benchmark will be critical in maintaining structural integrity.</li>
</ul>
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PLTD

PLTR

PLTU

RCAT

Palantir's Valuation Debate Sparks Intrigue For Direxion's PLTR-Focused ETFs

<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>Name</th>
<th align="right">Price</th>
<th align="right">Change ($)</th>
<th align="right">Change (%)</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<tbody>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)</td>
<td align="right">42.67</td>
<td align="right">0.25</td>
<td align="right">0.58</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Industrial</td>
<td align="right">136.95</td>
<td align="right">0.66</td>
<td align="right">0.48</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Technology</td>
<td align="right">241.09</td>
<td align="right">1.11</td>
<td align="right">0.46</td>
<td>25.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Financial</td>
<td align="right">49.25</td>
<td align="right">0.15</td>
<td align="right">0.30</td>
<td>28.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Health Care</td>
<td align="right">139.56</td>
<td align="right">0.35</td>
<td align="right">0.25</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Energy Select Sector</td>
<td align="right">86.82</td>
<td align="right">0.21</td>
<td align="right">0.24</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Utilities</td>
<td align="right">76.79</td>
<td align="right">0.09</td>
<td align="right">0.11</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Losers</h3>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>Name</th>
<th align="right">Price</th>
<th align="right">Change ($)</th>
<th align="right">Change (%)</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td align="right">239.00</td>
<td align="right">-0.43</td>
<td align="right">-0.18</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>SPDR Select Sector Fund - Consumer Staples</td>
<td align="right">81.38</td>
<td align="right">-0.09</td>
<td align="right">-0.12</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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XLRE

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Leading And Lagging Sectors For December 18, 2024

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Viking Announces 10 New Ocean Itineraries In The Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland And Northern Europe Are Now Available For Booking In 2026 And 2027

Small Cap Consumer Research analyst Eric Beder reiterates a.k.a. Brands Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKA#NYSE">AKA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $30 price target.

Reiteration

Small Cap Consumer Research Reiterates Buy on a.k.a. Brands Holding, Maintains $30 Price Target

Buybacks

HBT Financial, Inc. Announces Authorization of New $15M Stock Repurchase Program

CHPT

ChargePoint And GM Ti Install Hundreds Of Charging Ports Across The US

WIIM

United Microelectronics shares are trading higher after the company announced it signed a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement with Fengmiao I Offshore Wind Farm.

Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintains Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $87 to $92.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Fidelity National Info, Raises Price Target to $92

MTVA

MetaVia shares are trading higher after the company announced top-line results from its Phase 2a clinical trial of DA-1241, showing direct hepatic action in addiction to its glucose lowering effect.

Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintains PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $76 to $90.

PYPL

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on PayPal Holdings, Raises Price Target to $90

Small Cap Consumer Research analyst Eric Beder reiterates Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) with a Buy and maintains $23 price target.

Small Cap Consumer Research Reiterates Buy on Guess, Maintains $23 Price Target

LeddarTech Holdings (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ldtc#NASDAQ">LDTC</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(2.72) per share. This is a 94.43 percent increase over losses of $(48.85) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $50.56 thousand in sales this quarter. This is a 2.77 percent decrease over sales of $52.00 thousand the same period last year.

Earnings

Penny Stocks

LDTC

LeddarTech Holdings Q4 EPS $(2.72) Up From $(48.85) YoY, Sales $50.56K Down From $52.00K YoY

NVEE

NV5 Enters Agreement To Acquire Global Fire Protection Group; Financial Terms Not Disclosed

Biotech

General

KRYS

Krystal Biotech Announces Initial Results From Ongoing KYANITE-1 Study Of KB707; Observed 27% Objective Response Rate And 73% Disease Control Rate As Of Data Cut-Off On Dec. 6

Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette maintains Global Payments (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $156 to $166.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Global Payments, Raises Price Target to $166

Honda Motor shares are trading lower. The company said that discussions on business integration with Nissan and Mitsubishi are not based on its announcement.

Morgan Stanley analyst Ole Slorer maintains Fiserv (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $220 to $258.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Fiserv, Raises Price Target to $258

MetaVia Announces Announces Top-Line Results From Its Phase 2a Clinical Trial of DA-1241; Says DA-1241 Demonstrated Direct Hepatic Action In Addition To Its Glucose Lowering Effect, Says Statistically Significant Results Were Also Achieved In Multiple Secondary Endpoints

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