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: Markets Drop On Concerns in Asia
August 31, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) followed Asian markets and opened up in negative territory this morning as many investors wait on key economic figures on manufacturing and unemployment, which will be released... Continue Reading »

High Rollers, Overseas Markets Help Keep Gambling ETFs Afloat
August 15, 2009 – As consumers continue to penny pinch and feel the wrath of the global recession, areas that depend on discretionary income, such as Las Vegas are hurting even as the related exchange traded fund (ETF) does... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Wall Street Awaits Next Big Mover
August 10, 2009 – Wall Street is trading mostly flat today as the markets seemingly await the next big announcement that will propel the rally in stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) further forward. For now, though, investors are... Continue Reading »

As Media Spending Changes, So Does ETF
August 6, 2009 – Newspapers are dying off and the television audience is becoming increasingly fragmented, thanks to the advent of DVRs. What will the changes in the way we receive our information mean for the media exchange traded... Continue Reading »

Can Michael Jackson Save California’s Muni Bond ETFs?
July 8, 2009 – California’s economy is in a state of turmoil, but between attractive yields on the state’s muni bond exchange traded funds (ETFs), as well as the recent passing of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson,... Continue Reading »

Can You Play the Game With Gaming ETFs?
July 7, 2009 – Gaming stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) took it on the chin in the recession, thanks to a host of fundamentals teaming up to wound the industry. Now that things are looking up, though, will... Continue Reading »

Consumer Spending and ETFs: What’s a Comeback Going to Take?
June 18, 2009 – Positive news regarding inflation is indicating that those worries should start to ease, thanks to a lower-than-expected rise in producer prices.  This is great news, but how will it affect consumer spending and the exchange... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Why Investors are Shunning Away
June 8, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) retreated into negative territory this morning as investors shunned away from stocks waiting for more reports from the government on bank stress tests. (more…) Continue Reading »

Will Gaming ETF and Las Vegas See a Comeback?
May 29, 2009 – There are bits and pieces along the Vegas strip that still remind people of the recession, however, one big new attraction is still set to open on time despite a slowdown in markets and... Continue Reading »