Midday Market Update: Jobs Report Cheers Wall Street
November 5, 2009 – Upbeat news about the state of the U.S. job market has pushed stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) higher this morning. However, while the rate of layoffs has slowed, there’s a downside that’s concerning some... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Wall Street Awaits Fed’s Decision
November 4, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are moving up this morning as the markets await an announcement by the Federal Reserve. Chairman Ben Bernanke is expected to announce that interest rates will remain where they... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Housing Gives a Push
October 27, 2009 – Reports on how consumers are feeling these days and encouraging news from the real estate sector have stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) trading slightly higher this morning. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "19795,"; Continue Reading »

Retail ETFs: Is a Fresh Approach All It Takes?
October 20, 2009 – U.S. consumers have retreated, and many are not buying anything but what’s necessary leaving retailers to rethink their selling approach as the holidays near. Can exchange traded funds (ETFs) prevail in this tight-fisted climate?... Continue Reading »

Retail ETFs: Are September Numbers Foreshadowing the Holidays?
October 8, 2009 – The September retail sales figures are in, and it’s better than expected. But can these results be turned around into a holiday “win” for retail exchange traded funds (ETFs)? (more…) AKPC_IDS += "18630,"; Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Stocks, ETFs Respond to Improved Figures
October 8, 2009 – Stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are enjoying a push this morning from a better-than-expected report from the retail sector. (more…) AKPC_IDS += "18848,"; Continue Reading »

What It Will Take to Spur Retail ETFs This Christmas
September 27, 2009 – Although there are plenty of signs that the economy is stabilizing, consumer spending may still be weak for awhile, taking a toll on the retail sector and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) during the... Continue Reading »

Midday Market Update: Commodity Rebound Lifts Markets
September 22, 2009 – U.S. stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) opened in positive territory piggy-backing on a rebound in global markets and commodities, as well as anticipation of the outcome of a two-day Fed meeting. (more…) AKPC_IDS +=... Continue Reading »