An ETF to Play Halloween’s Creepies
October 31, 2009 – Are you feeling creeped out by markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) this  Halloween? There may be something to quell those feelings besides chocolate. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: GDP Numbers Enliven Wall Street
October 29, 2009 – The U.S. economy grew in the third quarter for the first time since spring 2008. The news was cheery enough to reverse several days of downward moves in stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs). ... Continue Reading »

5 Ways to Play Earnings Season’s Winners With ETFs
October 20, 2009 – The third-quarter earnings season has, overall, been going better than many analysts have expected. As luck would have it, there are a multitude of ways to get exposure to this season’s winners via exchange... Continue Reading »

Why Food and Beverage ETF Is Getting a Lift
October 9, 2009 – As third-quarter earnings season kicks off, the fast food industry and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) got a boost, thanks to better than expected reports.  (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Service Sector Lends a Hand
October 5, 2009 – The markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading higher this morning in an attempt to reverse two consecutive weeks of losses. A report from the service sector has contributed to the early lift. ... Continue Reading »

How to Play Food Producers’ Rising Profits With ETFs
September 29, 2009 – Major food and beverage producers have been releasing earnings and early forecasts signal positive results. Have food and beverage exchange traded funds (ETFs) benefited, though? (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Pause On Fed Anticipation
September 23, 2009 – Investors are sitting on the sidelines as they wait for the Federal Reserve’s decision on rates, forcing stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) to remain relatively unchanged in morning trading.  (more…) Continue Reading »

How to Play the Battle for Cadbury With ETFs
September 15, 2009 – An all-out bidding war may be brewing for the rights to Cadbury as major names in the food industry line up for a piece of the Creme Egg purveyor. There are several ways interested investors... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Extend on Real Estate and Fast Food
September 9, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) fluctuated this morning as commodity prices continue to rally and the U.S. dollar flirts with recent lows. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: ETFs Edge Higher Despite Jobless Claims
August 20, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) edged higher in morning trading and got a boost from overseas markets despite a discouraging job report that showed an unexpected rise in claims. (more…) Continue Reading »