Midday Market Update: Bernanke Comments Enliven Markets
September 15, 2009 – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that despite a 26-year high unemployment rate, the economy is most likely growing that the recession is “very likely over.” Wall Street and exchange traded funds (ETFs) turned slightly... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Flat As Investors Assess Economy
September 11, 2009 – After a five-day rally, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading relatively flat as investors search for further signals indicating the health of the economy.  (more…) AKPC_IDS += "17423,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Mixed News Puts Trading in a Narrow Range
September 10, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) fluctuated this morning as the economy showed signs of stabilization and a better-than expected jobless report encouraged investors. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "17352,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Employment Data Lifts Markets
September 4, 2009 – A mixed report on job cuts and employment numbers sent stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) higher in morning trading. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "17101,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Positive Economic Indicators Abound
September 2, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are fluctuating in morning trading as investors continued to remain concerned about unemployment. Other positive economic indicators blossomed, however.  (more…) AKPC_IDS += "16933,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Wall Street Heads South Despite Positive Numbers
September 1, 2009 – News that manufacturing is on the mend combined with positive news from the real estate sector send stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) wasn’t enough to keep the markets in positive territory this morning. (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Reports: Dow Jones Shopping Indexes; ETF Impact Unknown
August 31, 2009 – Dow Jones Indexes, many of which underlie major exchange traded funds (ETFs) are reportedly for sale. But the big question is, what are they worth? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "16708,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Drop On Concerns in Asia
August 31, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) followed Asian markets and opened up in negative territory this morning as many investors wait on key economic figures on manufacturing and unemployment, which will be released... Continue Reading »