6 ETFs to Play Utility Sector’s Push for Clean Energy Laws
November 5, 2009 – A group of utility companies have banded together to push for clean energy policies in the United States in response to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s stance on climate laws. They stand to gain... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Jobs Report Cheers Wall Street
November 5, 2009 – Upbeat news about the state of the U.S. job market has pushed stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) higher this morning. However, while the rate of layoffs has slowed, there’s a downside that’s concerning some... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Wall Street Awaits Fed’s Decision
November 4, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are moving up this morning as the markets await an announcement by the Federal Reserve. Chairman Ben Bernanke is expected to announce that interest rates will remain where they... Continue Reading »

How Name Brands Are Boosting Consumer Staples ETFs
November 2, 2009 – Retailers everywhere are locked in a battle for consumer dollars, and the fight may be most heated in the consumer staples sector as shoppers go generic. As brand names fight back, exchange traded funds... Continue Reading »

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 »

Midday Market Update: Housing Gives a Push
October 27, 2009 – Reports on how consumers are feeling these days and encouraging news from the real estate sector have stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) trading slightly higher this morning. (more…) Continue Reading »

An Internet ETF to Capture the New Holiday Shopping Climate
October 23, 2009 – Bargain-hunting during the holiday season is a national pastime, and internet shopping has been increasing over the years. There’s an exchange traded fund (ETF) that can enable you to benefit from our newfound national thriftiness.... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Stocks, ETFs Dip Despite Good Signs
October 23, 2009 – Despite strong corporate earnings from some tech-sector leaders and a stellar report regarding the housing sector, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) fell into negative territory this morning. (more…) Continue Reading »

Can a Bargain Be Found in the Luxury Retail ETF?
October 22, 2009 – Luxury sales in the retail sector are still under par, and a full recovery is not expected until 2010. But high-end retailers are finding workarounds that could keep the luxury retail exchange traded fund... Continue Reading »

Retail ETFs: Is a Fresh Approach All It Takes?
October 20, 2009 – U.S. consumers have retreated, and many are not buying anything but what’s necessary leaving retailers to rethink their selling approach as the holidays near. Can exchange traded funds (ETFs) prevail in this tight-fisted climate?... Continue Reading »