The State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF saw modest gains on Black Friday amid tempered investor enthusiasm, yet it remains on track for its strongest weekly performance in half a year, buoyed by standout retail earners. (148 characters)
Investors showed restraint in buying the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF on Black Friday, reflecting no surge in demand despite the shopping event. The fund rose just 0.1% in the latest session, lagging the S&P 500's 0.4% advance, with 41 of its 77 holdings moving higher. Still, this positions it for the best week over six months.
On Black Friday, investors are not overwhelmingly purchasing the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF, yet this does not imply a lack of confidence in consumer spending.
Top performers this week included Kohl's shares, up 55.1%, and Abercrombie, gaining 42.4%, following their strong quarterly results.