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Among the S&P 500 members with penchants for Thanksgiving week bullishness are nine retail stocks, including some XRT constituents, according to Schaeffer’s data.
As for aerospace and defense, ETFs, such as the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS: ITA), PowerShares Aerospace & Defense Portfolio (NYSEArca: PPA) and other aerospace and defense ETFs are already among this year’s best-performing industry funds.
Other potential catalysts for aerospace ETFs include include, renewed airline pricing power evidenced by higher ticket prices, and more fees paid per traveler, increased airline profitability, new aircraft program launches and continued demand for aircraft models and technology.
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