Midday Market Update: Banks, ETFs, Anticipate Rescue Plan
February 10, 2009 – Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner outlined his overhaul plan for the expansion and rescue of the United States banking system Tuesday, promising transparency and accountability, and giving an indirect, long-term promise for markets and... Continue Reading »

How Mergers, Acquisitions and Broken Deals Hit ETFs
December 14, 2008 – Uncertainty and instability in the credit markets, financial markets, and the overall global economy has forced many companies to back out of potential merger and acquisition deals slamming stock prices and exchange traded funds (ETFs). ... Continue Reading »

Swiss ETF Stays More Rooted Than Most Amidst Turmoil
October 25, 2008 – Everything is relative, even when it comes to global exchange traded funds (ETFs), and Switzerland is no exception. The country has managed to remain relatively stable amid the global chaos, as their economy boasts a stable... Continue Reading »

Few Markets, ETFs Spared As Recession Fears Spread
October 24, 2008 – The morning’s troubles began before even a single exchange traded fund (ETF) could trade: losses in Asia and Europe combined with fears of a deep global recession led to the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s plunge... Continue Reading »

ETFs Stunted While Europe Battles the Inflation Beast
September 4, 2008 – Two key banks in Europe left their interest rates untouched as they wait to see if slower growth will ultimately give life to the economy and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Borrowing costs were left at 4.25%... Continue Reading »

Genentech Holds Out for Better Offer, Which Could Deliver a Boost to Biotech ETFs
August 14, 2008 – Biotechnology stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) could get a shot in the arm, as Genentech (DNA) rejected a takeover bid from Roche, which they feel has undervalued the company. Roche, the Swiss pharmaceutical company, offered... Continue Reading »

Probe of Citigroup and Others Could Hit Financial ETFs
August 1, 2008 – Citigroup’s (C) imminent charges could wind up packing a wallop for financial exchange traded funds (ETFs). New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has said he plans to charge the bank with fraudulently marketing and selling auction-rate... Continue Reading »

Political Unrest In Switzerland May Hit ETF
July 7, 2008 – Political events are often one of the risks of international exchange traded funds (ETFs). That being said, unrest in Switzerland could wind up affecting the iShares MSCI Switzerland Index (EWL). Christopher Blocher pulled his party out... Continue Reading »