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 »

5 ETF Winners in the Third Quarter
October 2, 2009 – Although the third quarter ended on a downbeat, it was the best quarter in the markets since 1998. A number of exchange traded funds (ETFs) also exhibited some impressive gains. Where were the hot spots?... Continue Reading »

Can Insurance ETFs Ensure Your Market Earnings?
September 23, 2009 – According to Zack’s,  the insurance sector and exchange traded funds(ETFs) is bound to impress investors with industry growth as the new rule of thumb is not to let earnings growth dictate the direction of... Continue Reading »

Earnings Season’s Possible ETF Winners and Losers
September 18, 2009 – The markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) may be stabilizing, but many businesses may reveal third-quarter results that are a mere shadow of their prior-year levels. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "17880,"; Continue Reading »

A Year After Lehman: Are Financial ETFs Ready for Their Close-Up?
September 14, 2009 – One year ago today, Lehman Brothers collapsed and sent the entire financial system and its related exchange traded funds (ETFs) on a downward spiral. Today, the picture looks much different. Are financial ETFs ripe... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Consumers Are Feeling Better
May 15, 2009 – As investors place small bets on the markets in morning trading, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are floating in mixed waters, despite upbeat economic news about U.S. consumers. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "9885,"; Continue Reading »

Will Insurance ETFs Feel Pressure of the Industry?
March 23, 2009 – While we have been mesmerized by the ill tidings of major financial institutions and related exchange traded funds (ETFs), many smaller publicly traded insurers have also been feeling the pressure too. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "8405,"; Continue Reading »

New Reasons Insurance ETFs Could Be Comeback Kids
December 10, 2008 – The bear market took a huge toll on the insurance industry, but it appears that better days might be ahead, sending stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) moving in a positive direction. Billions in writedowns... Continue Reading »