Midday Market Update: Mixed News Weighs on Investors
November 19, 2009 – Stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are both solidly in negative territory this morning as a stronger dollar, a downgrade on the semiconductor industry and mixed economic news weighed on investor sentiment. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "21075,"; Continue Reading »

Holiday Travel Takes Flight; Will the ETFs?
November 18, 2009 – It’s that time of year again. Millions of Americans will fork over their hard-earned cash and stand in long lines at the airport, all to visit their families and celebrate the holidays. But will... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Indexes Hit Intraday Highs
November 16, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are hitting intraday highs this morning on an extremely positive report about October retail sales. The numbers could be just what investors needed to gain confidence about the upcoming... Continue Reading »

6 ETFs to Consider in a Recovery
November 13, 2009 – Despite elevated unemployment levels, the economy appears to be in recovery mode which could be beneficial for certain exchange traded funds (ETFs). But which areas are poised to benefit the most? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20641,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Good News Lifts ETFs, Dollar Sinks More
November 11, 2009 – Encouraging reports from China and news that the Federal Reserve would hold interest rates steady for some time are pushing stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) toward another rally. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "20578,"; Continue Reading »

ETFs to Cover What Warren Buffett Is Buying
November 5, 2009 – Prominent value investor Warren Buffett made a bet on the future of America with his purchase of Burlington Northern Santa Fe. While few are as rich as Buffett, it doesn’t mean you can’t play along... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Wall Street Down Despite Factory Orders
November 3, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are slightly negative this morning as the markets process news about factory orders and a big deal between Berkshire Hathaway and Burlington Northern Santa Fe worth billions. (more…) AKPC_IDS... Continue Reading »

Transportation ETFs: Has the Sector Hit a Bottom?
October 26, 2009 – As the U.S. economy emerges out of a recession, it appears that the transportation sector and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) are following, but at a slower pace. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "19669,"; Continue Reading »