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…) 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…) 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…) Continue Reading »

What the Fed Meeting Could Mean for Gold and Oil ETFs
September 22, 2009 – A two-day meeting of the Federal Reserve kicks off today behind closed doors so officials can discuss the state of the economy. The markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are poised in wait until... Continue Reading »

How to Invest In Oil Using ETFs
September 21, 2009 – Oil demand waxes and wanes, but it never completely disappears. That’s why this market is so appealing to investors who can stomach volatility and risk. How can you profit from oil using exchange traded... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Wall Street Wavers Despite Positives
September 21, 2009 – The markets  and exchange traded funds (ETFs) were sent lower this morning, then clawed their way back to even even though a private sector group’s report that said economic activity rose for the fifth consecutive... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Financials Go Under the Microscope
September 18, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) advanced in morning trading as investors sought to resume the two-week rally, which has witnessed stocks rising eight out of the past 10 days. (more…) Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Markets Flat As Investors Assess Economy
September 11, 2009 – After a five-day rally, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading relatively flat as investors search for further signals indicating the health of the economy.  (more…) Continue Reading »

Which Commodity ETFs Could Heat Up As the Weather Cools?
September 10, 2009 – While many believe that we’re in the midst of an atypical market environment, that doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities with exchange traded funds (ETFs) to be had. In fact, some have been taking an interest... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Mixed News Puts Trading in a Narrow Range
September 10, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) fluctuated this morning as the economy showed signs of stabilization and a better-than expected jobless report encouraged investors. (more…) Continue Reading »