Midday Market Update: Weak Manufacturing Data Sends Markets Lower
September 30, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange trade funds (ETFs) opened the last day of the quarter in negative territory as discouraging manufacturing data fell far short of what economists had expected. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "18419,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Slip on Consumer Confidence
September 29, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) edged lower in morning trading as reports indicate that consumers are still wary of the overall health of the economy. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "18357,"; Continue Reading »

ETF Correlations: Why You Shouldn’t Bank On Them
September 28, 2009 – Many areas of the market are traditionally correlated: as the dollar weakens, oil gains in price; as investors become fearful, Treasury yields sink. But you can’t always bank on these correlations when it comes to... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Wall Street Braces for Economic Reports
September 28, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) got a boost this morning as mergers and acquisitions activity encouraged investors. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "18286,"; Continue Reading »

How to Play Federal Reserve’s Moves With ETFs
September 28, 2009 – The Federal Reserve has flooded the economy with money. As the excess liquidity is being moved around, the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are showing new opportunities for investors who want to capitalize on... Continue Reading »

Considering ETFs? Here’s How to Get Started
September 28, 2009 – As the stock market and exchange traded funds (ETFs) start to pick up steam again, investors are becoming eager to dip their toes back in the water. No matter what investments pique your fancy, it... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Down On Housing Data
September 25, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) zig zag in early morning trading as investors are unsure how to read the latest data on the housing sector. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "18191,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Housing Data Hinders Markets
September 24, 2009 – U.S.stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) took a dip into negative territory this morning as investors tried to assess the overall health of the economy on a not-so-upbeat housing report. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "18188,"; Continue Reading »