Jobless Rate Slips as Markets, ETFs Seesaw
February 5, 2010 – U.S. joblessness sank to five-month lows, to the surprise of economists, but the markets couldn’t rally enough to keep the Dow Jones Industrial Average above the 10,000 mark. Most exchange traded funds (ETFs) are lower,... Continue Reading »

Euro and Job Market Worries Drag World Stocks and ETFs
February 4, 2010 – Stocks are on the anemic side this morning, as the MSCI World Index dropped the most on major concerns, taking the euro down with it. Can related exchange traded funds(ETFs) spread this risk out... Continue Reading »

Consumers, Manufacturing and Incomes Lift Markets
February 1, 2010 – The month of February has opened on a high note as stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) after reports showed that the manufacturing sector accelerated last month while personal incomes and consumer spending rose. ... Continue Reading »

Markets, ETFs Look to Bounce Back from Last Week
January 25, 2010 – Despite a surprisingly gloomy December housing sales report, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are starting the week off on the right foot by sitting in positive territory. But will it last? (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

PowerShares Registers Small-Cap Sector ETFs
January 20, 2010 – Here’s a first for the exchange traded fund (ETF) industry: a line of small-cap funds that target specific sectors. It’s what PowerShares has in mind, and the ETFs would be just in time for... Continue Reading »

Can Luxury ETF Withstand the Price-Conscious Consumer?
January 15, 2010 – Luxury consumers just got a little more demanding: while they still love their favorite high-quality brands, they’re liking them at lower prices. Will it help or hurt the luxury exchange traded fund (ETF)? (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Retail ETFs May Benefit From Smarter Retailers
January 14, 2010 – Last year wasn’t a good year for the retail sector and related exchange traded funds (ETFs), with companies holding high inventories and consumers not biting. Retailers have learned a harsh lesson and they are now... Continue Reading »

Stocks, ETFs Mixed After Drab Retail Numbers, Jobs Report
January 14, 2010 – Retail sales numbers are out today, as stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) take a breath in anticipation of good news. Jobless claims is another factor weighing on Wall Street. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "23969,"; Continue Reading »