Retail ETFs to Represent All Shopping Habits
August 11, 2009 – There is some good news that consumers are beginning to spend again, but how much and is it enough to heal markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) is yet to be seen. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »

How to Play the Consumer Spending Slump With ETFs
August 6, 2009 – Consumer spending, or the lack thereof, continues to be a thorn in the side of the economic recovery effort. Shoppers kept their wallets shut in July, but that doesn’t mean you have to avoid... Continue Reading »

Midday Morning Update: Stocks Retreat on Discouraging Economic Indicators
August 5, 2009 – Markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) take a dive as investors remain wary on the health of the overall economy, thanks to a gloomy report about private sector jobs. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "15119,"; Continue Reading »

What Retail Sales Trends Signal About ETF’s Direction
July 19, 2009 – Consumption. It’s what drives the American economy. Retail trends are likely to recover but at a more slower pace, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be one way to trace the recovery of consumer habits... 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: Consumers Are Feeling Better
May 15, 2009 – As investors place small bets on the markets in morning trading, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are floating in mixed waters, despite upbeat economic news about U.S. consumers. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "9885,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Jobs and Inflation Don’t Keep Markets Down
May 14, 2009 – Despite weaker-than-expected job numbers, stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are in slightly positive territory this morning as Wall Street sorts everything out. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "9781,"; Continue Reading »

Why Value Still Rules With Retail ETFs
May 12, 2009 – Retail sales are still not back to where they were, but retailers and the sector’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) are seeing signs of easing, much to the relief of many. But will it continue?... Continue Reading »