As Secrecy Laws Change, Will International Finance ETFs?
August 24, 2009 – As regulators continue to put pressure on global financial institutions to be transparent and aid in catching “income reporting evaders, ” how will global financial exchange traded funds (ETFs) be affected? (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Flat on Consumer, Housing News
August 4, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been struggling to find a firm direction all morning after mixed news about the economy an earnings were released. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Rally Continues on Optimistic Economic Outlook
June 19, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) extended their rally so far today, suggesting that the economy might be in better shape than previously anticipated and that the recession may be coming to an... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Financial Sector and ETFs, Lead Global Rally
March 11, 2009 – Analysts are warning many investors about attempting to call a bottom, as yesterday’s stock rally has hopes up. Markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) need more than one good day for a recovery. (more…) Continue Reading »

How Swiss ETF Is Coping With Banking Blunders
March 6, 2009 – After some dubious practices, the vaunted banks of Switzerland are under scrutiny, and this may not bode too well for an economy or its exchange traded fund (ETF), which is heavily weighted in this sector.... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Banks, ETFs, Anticipate Rescue Plan
February 10, 2009 – Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner outlined his overhaul plan for the expansion and rescue of the United States banking system Tuesday, promising transparency and accountability, and giving an indirect, long-term promise for markets and... Continue Reading »

How Mergers, Acquisitions and Broken Deals Hit ETFs
December 14, 2008 – Uncertainty and instability in the credit markets, financial markets, and the overall global economy has forced many companies to back out of potential merger and acquisition deals slamming stock prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs). ... Continue Reading »

Swiss ETF Stays More Rooted Than Most Amidst Turmoil
October 25, 2008 – Everything is relative, even when it comes to global exchange traded funds (ETFs), and Switzerland is no exception. The country has managed to remain relatively stable amid the global chaos, as their economy boasts a stable... Continue Reading »

Genentech Holds Out for Better Offer, Which Could Deliver a Boost to Biotech ETFs
August 14, 2008 – Biotechnology stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) could get a shot in the arm, as Genentech (DNA) rejected a takeover bid from Roche, which they feel has undervalued the company. Roche, the Swiss pharmaceutical company, offered... Continue Reading »

Probe of Citigroup and Others Could Hit Financial ETFs
August 1, 2008 – Citigroup’s (C) imminent charges could wind up packing a wallop for financial exchange traded funds (ETFs). New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has said he plans to charge the bank with fraudulently marketing and selling auction-rate... Continue Reading »