5 Of the Best ETFs In the Last Month
July 21, 2009 – Every so often, it’s helpful to take stock of the markets and see what’s been happening in the big picture. With that, here are five exchange traded funds (ETFs) that have moved impressively in the... Continue Reading »

Real Estate ETFs: Outlook Improving?
July 17, 2009 – There are more factors adding to the downtrodden U.S. housing markets and related shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs) than one may think, but there’s also more and more good news appearing, too. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Flat Despite Positive Earnings
July 17, 2009 – Better-than-expected second quarter earnings from the financial and technology sectors somehow can’t keep stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) afloat in morning trading. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "13984,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Savings Rate Hinders Wall Street
June 26, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are in negative territory this morning on discouraging consumer spending news and a rising savings rate that could delay a recovery. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "12694,"; Continue Reading »

Sector Highlight: Homebuilders
June 25, 2009 – Homebuilder exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading nearly 3% higher this morning. Here are some stories on the subject that may interest you: Can You Find the Bottom In Real Estate ETFs? What It Will Take to... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Homebuilders and Wholesale Prices Fail to Add a Spark
June 16, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are barely snapping a two-day losing streak to jump into positive territory as investors become a bit more optimistic that the economy is emerging from the recession.... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Jobless Claims and Retail Data Ignite a Spark
June 11, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) snapped their losing streak to jump more firmly into positive territory on positive economic news about retail and the latest unemployment figures. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "11605,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Safety Surges as Housing Remains Mixed
June 10, 2009 – Just as they have all week, U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are fluctuating between positive and negative territory on optimistic news from the housing sector and a push from commodities. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »