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Targeted ETFs from REX Shares

A lineup of alternative strategy ETPs

​REX Shares​ specializes in alternative exchange-traded products (ETPs).

What does REX Shares offer?

• MicroSectors™: Targeted ETNs providing precise exposure to specific market segments, enabling sophisticated investors to capitalize on niche sectors

• T-REX Leveraged ETFs: The first in the U.S. to offer 2X and -2X daily targeted leverage on single stocks like TSLA, NVDA, and MSTR, empowering traders with amplified exposure.

• Covered Call ETFs: Strategies that combine stock exposure with the potential for enhanced income through option-based approaches, aiming to deliver attractive yields.

📰 Market Headlines

S&P 500 and Dow closed at fresh records as investors brushed off Trump's tariff threats.

• The S&P 500 gained 0.57%, the Nasdaq rose 0.63%, and the Dow went up 0.28%.

• Donald Trump pledged 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and 10% tariffs on China.

Israel and Lebanon agreed to a permanent ceasefire in cross-border hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.

Donald Trump appointed Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council.

Rivian secured conditional approval for a $6.6 billion loan to build an EV plant.

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📊 Winners and losers

Earnings, upgrades, and acquisitions

• Dell beat EPS estimates but missed revenue targets as shares tumbled 6%.

• Best Buy reported that Q3 comparable sales fell 2.9%, dropping shares 4%.

• Abercrombie & Fitch posted Q3 earnings, beating estimates by 7.76%, as revenue surged 14%; shares climbed 3%.

• Burlington Stores topped earnings estimates as gross margin expanded 70 basis points to 43.9%, advancing shares 2%.

• Workday beat Wall Street expectations with Q3 earnings; shares rose 5%.

Market movers

• Intel received $7.9 billion in CHIPS Act grants, $600 million less than initially promised.

• Volkswagen workers planned December strikes over proposed 10% salary cuts and factory closures.

• Stellantis announced the closure of its Vauxhall van factory in Luton, England, relocating production to Ellesmere Port.

• Kohl's CEO Tom Kingsbury announced his departure, with Michaels CEO Ashley Buchanan taking over in January.

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