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 »

Midday Market Update: ETFs Get a Lift From Economic Reports
November 2, 2009 – Positive news from both the real estate and manufacturing sectors had the combined effect of sending the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) higher. Will it make last week all but a distant memory? ... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Stocks, ETFs Head Lower on Stronger Dollar
October 26, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) started off strong this morning, but then quickly reversed course as the dollar rallied and sent oil prices moving lower. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Stocks, ETFs Dip Despite Good Signs
October 23, 2009 – Despite strong corporate earnings from some tech-sector leaders and a stellar report regarding the housing sector, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) fell into negative territory this morning. (more…) Continue Reading »

ETF Spotlight: iShares Dow Jones U.S. Financial Sector (IYF)
October 21, 2009 – ETF Spotlight on iShares Dow Jones U.S. Financial Sector (NYSEArca: IYF), part of a weekly series. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Financial Earnings Lift Spirits
October 21, 2009 – Profits from major banks posted improved third-quarter earnings results, which gave a lift to stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) in morning trading. (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Harness the Financial Sector’s Recovery With ETFs
October 19, 2009 – Sector exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a good way for investors to seek out niches in order to harness performance in a specific area, and the financial sector is no exception. Since the market’s... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Earnings Wallop Wall Street
October 16, 2009 – Just days after the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a milestone, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) fell into negative territory after some highly anticipated earnings reports that failed to live up to expectations. ... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Financials Don’t Light Markets On Fire
October 15, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading in a flat range this morning as the markets sort out less-than-thrilling earnings figures from Goldman Sachs and Citigroup. (more…) Continue Reading »