Financial ETFs May Face an Uphill Battle
November 20, 2009 – Although many sectors have emerged from the global recession, it appears that the financial sector and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) still have an uphill battle to fight. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20804,"; Continue Reading »

Main Street vs. Wall Street: Using ETFs to Capitalize
November 20, 2009 – Millions are still out of work and losing their homes while Wall Street celebrates its rebound with bonuses and a return to profitability. It’s frustrating, but it does present exchange traded fund (ETF) opportunities.... Continue Reading »

Regional Bank ETFs: The Bad and the Good
November 19, 2009 – The financial fiasco is still too clear in our memories and some of the inimical legacies are spilling over into the regional banking industry. But, regional banks, along with related exchange traded funds (ETFs), may... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Consumer Prices Up While Housing Numbers Down
November 18, 2009 – Stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been in negative territory from the opening bell this morning on the back of higher inflation at the consumer level and weak numbers on housing. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "21004,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Ho-Hum Reaction to Jobless Numbers
November 12, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are slightly in negative territory after a few days of modest gains. Traders appear to be blase about encouraging economic reports concerning unemployment numbers. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20657,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Dow Retreats From Yearly High
November 10, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are fluctuating this morning, one day after the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a 13-month high. Could reports on housing prices derail the markets? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20493,"; Continue Reading »

Two ETFs to Play the Rebound in M&A Activity
November 7, 2009 – As the U.S. economy starts to show signs of a recovery, the market for mergers and acquisitions has shown signs of life. There are exchange traded funds (ETFs) you can look to as this... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Grim Unemployment Numbers
November 6, 2009 – Unemployment in the United States shot up to 10.2%. It’s not only the highest rate in 26 years, but it’s the first time unemployment has topped 10% in as much time. Stocks and exchange traded... Continue Reading »