Midday Market Update: Rise in Unemployment Doesn’t Stop Wall Street
June 25, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are shrugging off discouraging unemployment news and rallying on the backs of other encouraging economic indicators in morning trading. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "12604,"; Continue Reading »

Can You Find the Bottom In Real Estate ETFs?
June 24, 2009 – Although encouraging news has recently been released regarding the real estate sector and the exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track it, many suggest that an immediate recovery is still not imminent.  (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Weak Global Economic News Takes Its Toll
June 22, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) start the week off on a sour note, as investors are worried about lower expectations for the global economy. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "12319,"; 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: Homebuilders and Wholesale Prices Fail to Add a Spark
June 16, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are barely snapping a two-day losing streak to jump into positive territory as investors become a bit more optimistic that the economy is emerging from the recession.... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Jobless Claims and Retail Data Ignite a Spark
June 11, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) snapped their losing streak to jump more firmly into positive territory on positive economic news about retail and the latest unemployment figures. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "11605,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: What’s Causing the Market’s Fluctuations?
June 4, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are fluctuating this morning as investors are looking for stronger and more convincing indicators that the economy is improving. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "11118,"; Continue Reading »

How Retailers and ETFs Are Accommodating Value-Hunters
June 4, 2009 – The recent recession may have permanently altered the money habits of a generation, which means that retailers and exchange traded funds (ETFs) may find themselves shifting to accommodate the more value-conscious consumer. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "10986,"; Continue Reading »