Midday Market Update: Consumers Lead Stocks, ETFs to Step Back
October 30, 2009 – Yesterday’s big gains are but a memory this morning as stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) give back after less-than-thrilling reports on consumer spending and sentiment.  (more…) Continue Reading »

What’s Holding Back Infrastructure ETFs?
October 28, 2009 – The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act was formed with a lot of money to be allocated and spent giving certain exchange traded funds (ETFs) a boost, but it appears there are other loopholes to face. ... Continue Reading »

10 ETFs to Play Obama’s New Energy Plan
October 27, 2009 – President Barack Obama unveiled an initiative to help fund the largest energy grid modernization in United States history. The investment could have a wide-ranging impact on exchange traded funds (ETFs). (more…) Continue Reading »

Are the Aerospace and Defense ETFs Set to Take Off?
October 21, 2009 – Although many feared widespread defense spending cutbacks as President Barack Obama took office, two ongoing wars could keep spending high and benefit exchange traded funds (ETFs), too. (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 »

Why Coming Clean With ETFs Is More Important Than Ever
September 17, 2009 – Energy Secretary Steven Chu has a different outlook on U.S. energy policy and renewable energy than President Barack Obama. Is there a way to close the gap and achieve success on this important issue... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Economic Data Boost Markets
September 17, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) edged up in morning trading as investors were further encouraged that the economy is stabilizing. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Upbeat on Industrials
September 16, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) gained ground this morning on upbeat economic news, which included promising news about industrial production. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Bernanke and Real Estate Lift Markets
August 25, 2009 – Investors pushed stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) back on top this morning on news of Ben Bernanke’s reappointment as Chairman of the Federal Reserve and a positive indicator in the real estate sector.... Continue Reading »

Has Infrastructure Stimulus Paid Off for ETFs?
August 24, 2009 – At the beginning of the year, infrastructure projects around the United States were all the talk. Billions were allocated to these projects, but have the infrastructure exchange traded funds (ETFs) responded with performance? (more…) Continue Reading »