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September 18, 2013
For the rich, stocks and bonds aren’t cutting it. They continue to add more alternative asset classes to their portfolios. ...
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September 16, 2013
Despite monstrous looming economic hurdles, equity markets pushed higher. Last Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is expected ...
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September 12, 2013
Weak economic data out of the Euro-zone raise questions about the sustainability in the region???s nascent recovery.
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September 12, 2013
The U.S. bull market rages on five years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, although not everyone on Wall Street is convinced ...
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September 11, 2013
The market bounce reflected lower odds of U.S. military strikes and positive Chinese data.
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September 10, 2013
On September 3 Jarden (NYSE:JAH) announced it was acquiring Yankee Candle Company for $1.75 billion. Almost all the media ...
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September 9, 2013
Positive data out of China and Japan help improve the global growth outlook.
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September 6, 2013
The mildly disappointing jobs doesn't change the Fed Taper equation.
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September 4, 2013
Syria matters to some extent, but the primary unsettling factor for the market is the Fed.
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September 4, 2013
Exchange-traded funds have found their way into countless portfolios, as investors of all types have embraced their cost-efficient, ...
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September 4, 2013
On the surface, it would appear to be a disappointing year for technology sector ETFs. The Technology Select Sector SPDR ...
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August 21, 2013
As Twitter has become a more popular social media platform, its influence over the external world has been skyrocketing, ...
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August 14, 2013
The U.S. stock market fell for most of Wednesday's trading session, finishing near its worst levels of the day. The ...
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August 12, 2013
This week is the busiest on the economic calendar before the next jobs report early next month.
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August 7, 2013
Hard to claim that Taper isn't priced in already given how far interest rates have moved already.
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August 6, 2013
Be mindful, however, that low volumes could exaggerate volatility in the short run.
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August 5, 2013
With the earnings season winding down and the top-tier economic data already out, we have entered a quite period for the ...
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August 2, 2013
Today's jobs disappointment may not change the Fed's thinking on the Taper question.
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August 1, 2013
The Fed may have opened the door to delay the 'Taper', but QE has to end at some stage.
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July 31, 2013
The U.S. stock market closed mixed on Wednesday despite upbeat economic data and a dovish FOMC statement. The advanced GDP ...
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July 31, 2013
The Fed may not show its hand today, but these reports indicate that 'Taper' should be coming in the next few months.
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July 31, 2013
Investors have been enjoying a stimulus fueled rally on Wall Street and their concerns about the end of this historically ...
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July 30, 2013
Most U.S. equities ended narrowly mixed today, though technology stocks charged higher, as investors digested a mixed bag ...
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July 29, 2013
Wall Street started off the week on a sour note as investors remained cautious ahead of a slew of economic news slated for ...
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July 29, 2013
The market is expected to remain tentative ahead of the Fed meeting, GDP report and jobs reading this week.
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July 26, 2013
It is hard to square the earnings picture emerging from Q2 results and company guidance with where the market???s current ...
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July 25, 2013
It was another choppy session on Wall Street today as investors digested yet another slew of mixed earnings reports. Conglomerate ...
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July 25, 2013
Weak Earnings Growth Outside Finance - Earnings Trends
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July 24, 2013
The summer slump continued on Wall Street, as investors weighed a slew of mixed earnings reports against strong housing data. ...
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July 24, 2013
Despite a report which showed that new home sales in the U.S. are at a 5-Year high, the stock market was largely lower on ...
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July 24, 2013
Exchange-traded products have found their way into countless portfolios as investors of all walks have embraced these financial ...
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July 19, 2013
U.S. equities ended essentially unchanged in Friday’s lackluster trading session, as investors weighed a batch of underwhelming ...
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July 18, 2013
U.S. equities traded higher today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 logging in fresh highs, following ...
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July 18, 2013
Taking Pulse of the Q2 Earnings Season - Earnings Trends
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July 15, 2013
U.S. equities got off to a strong start this week with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 logging in record ...
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July 10, 2013
U.S. equities ended the day barely changed as investors turned their focus to the the latest FOMC minutes and Ben Bernanke’s ...
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July 10, 2013
The stock market's gains will be sustainable only if they reflect a realistic assessment of QE.
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July 10, 2013
The stock market's gains will be sustainable only if they reflect a realistic assessment of QE.
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July 9, 2013
U.S. equities ended in positive territory once again today after the second quarter earnings season kicked off on a relatively ...
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July 8, 2013
Following a holiday-shortened week, U.S. equities logged in their three-session win streak ahead of the unofficial kickoff ...
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July 5, 2013
Given this momentum in the labor market, the Fed could afford to step back from the level of stimulus it has been providing ...
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July 5, 2013
Given this momentum in the labor market, the Fed could afford to step back from the level of stimulus it has been providing ...
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July 5, 2013
Non-Farm Payrolls rose faster than expected in June as teenagers began to take summer jobs. The unemployment rate remained ...
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July 4, 2013
Since their inception, ETFs have made their way into countless portfolios, giving investors access to nearly every corner ...
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July 3, 2013
Investors now have two new large cap risk-hedged options from VelocityShares.
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July 2, 2013
Despite a relatively good start to the month, U.S. equities slid into red territory during today’s volatile and thin ...
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July 2, 2013
Markets will likely remain in a tentative mode ahead of Friday's jobs numbers and the holiday on Thursday.
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July 2, 2013
Markets will likely remain in a tentative mode ahead of Friday's jobs numbers and the holiday on Thursday.
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July 2, 2013
Six months have passed in 2013 and the financial world has had plenty to buzz about. From a bull run in U.S. to worries over ...
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July 1, 2013
Wall Street started off the month of July with a bang, with bullish momentum returning full force on upbeat economic data. ...
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July 1, 2013
The U.S. stock market continued its near-term rally on Monday as the major averages look to make back losses from two weeks ...
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July 1, 2013
Volumes will likely be light in this holiday-shortened week, which could exacerbate volatility.
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July 1, 2013
Volumes will likely be light in this holiday-shortened week, which could exacerbate volatility.
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June 27, 2013
Markets seem to be hoping that the Tapering decision may not be so imminent after all.
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June 27, 2013
Markets seem to be hoping that the Tapering decision may not be so imminent after all.
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June 26, 2013
U.S. equities closed higher once again today, as investors weighed today’s GDP report against the possibility of the ...
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June 26, 2013
The present and future economic conditions are far more important than what has happened already.
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June 26, 2013
The present and future economic conditions are far more important than what has happened already.
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June 25, 2013
A slew of better-than-expected economic reports helped U.S. equities erase most of the previous session’s losses during ...
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June 25, 2013
Investors have been on an extended vacation from reality due to the Fed's QE program.
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June 25, 2013
Investors have been on an extended vacation from reality due to the Fed's QE program.
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June 24, 2013
Markets are in for a rough ride over the coming days and weeks.
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June 24, 2013
Markets are in for a rough ride over the coming days and weeks.
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June 21, 2013
We are in for a bumpy ride this summer, as the market squeezes out the QE inspired excesses.
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June 20, 2013
U.S. equities took a steep nosedive today, marking their biggest one-day drop of the year. Investors’ anxiety of Fed ...
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June 20, 2013
Investors wanted clarity from the Fed, they got it. But they don't like what they see.
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June 19, 2013
U.S. equities slid into the red today as investors digested the highly anticipated FOMC press conference. Contrary to expectations, ...
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June 18, 2013
Bullish momentum returned on Wall Street today, pushing equities to the highest levels in almost three weeks as the Federal ...
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June 18, 2013
We may not get a direct answer tomorrow, but the Fed can't afford to keep the market guessing about its future course.
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June 17, 2013
U.S. equities got off to a relatively strong start as investors turned their attention to the Federal Reserve meeting later ...
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June 14, 2013
The shift in Fed policy will be a vote of confidence in the economy, even though it will result in higher rates.
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June 13, 2013
Wiping out the previous session’s losses, U.S. equities rallied to close near session highs today following several ...
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June 13, 2013
Why investors may want to tilt their portfolios to small cap ETFs at this time.
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June 13, 2013
This morning's strong Retail Sales and Jobless Claims data is reassuring enough to keep the Taper talk firmly on the table.
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June 12, 2013
It was another choppy trading session on Wall Street today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average posting its first three-day ...
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June 12, 2013
Uncertainty about the Fed's future course is threatening to remove the anchor of stability.
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June 11, 2013
U.S. equities were in for a wild ride today, as investors digested the Bank of Japan’s latest monetary policy decision. ...
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June 11, 2013
When Jim O'Neil first came up with the acronym of BRIC, the four nations were the cream of the emerging market crop. A decade ...
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June 11, 2013
Bernanke may not have that much time left on the Fed to secure his legacy.
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June 10, 2013
Friday's jobs report does not remove the taper option off the table.
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June 7, 2013
U.S. equities ended the week on a strong note as investors weighed labor data against the possibility of the Fed maintaining ...
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June 6, 2013
It was a volatile session on Wall Street today ahead of tomorrow’s highly anticipated U.S. employment report. In economic ...
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June 5, 2013
Wall Street endured a steep sell-off today, as another round of disappointing economic reports and concerns over when the ...
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June 4, 2013
Stocks fell on Tuesday, although a late day rally lifted share prices off of their worst levels of the session. The move ...
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March 22, 2013
Increasingly daring market forecasts should unpleasantly remind savvy investors of the exuberance of Y2K, and the truth is ...
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March 22, 2013
Increasingly daring market forecasts should unpleasantly remind savvy investors of the exuberance of Y2K, and the truth is ...
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March 22, 2013
Increasingly daring market forecasts should unpleasantly remind savvy investors of the exuberance of Y2K, and the truth is ...
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March 22, 2013
Increasingly daring market forecasts should unpleasantly remind savvy investors of the exuberance of Y2K, and the truth is ...
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March 22, 2013
Increasingly daring market forecasts should unpleasantly remind savvy investors of the exuberance of Y2K, and the truth is ...
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March 19, 2013
Given the S&P 500’s impressive gains so far this year, it is not surprising that there are quite a few overbought ...
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March 19, 2013
Given the S&P 500’s impressive gains so far this year, it is not surprising that there are quite a few overbought ...
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March 19, 2013
Given the S&P 500’s impressive gains so far this year, it is not surprising that there are quite a few overbought ...
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March 19, 2013
Given the S&P 500’s impressive gains so far this year, it is not surprising that there are quite a few overbought ...
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March 19, 2013
Given the S&P 500’s impressive gains so far this year, it is not surprising that there are quite a few overbought ...
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February 22, 2013
Most investors were expecting a correction after the enormous surge in 2013, but evidence from Europe indicates that the ...
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February 22, 2013
Most investors were expecting a correction after the enormous surge in 2013, but evidence from Europe indicates that the ...
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February 22, 2013
Most investors were expecting a correction after the enormous surge in 2013, but evidence from Europe indicates that the ...
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February 22, 2013
Most investors were expecting a correction after the enormous surge in 2013, but evidence from Europe indicates that the ...
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February 22, 2013
Most investors were expecting a correction after the enormous surge in 2013, but evidence from Europe indicates that the ...
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February 15, 2013
All current discussion about stocks centers on whether stocks can continue their climb upwards. While there have been countless ...
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February 13, 2013
Strong pullbacks in several bellwether stocks had markets struggling for a definitive direction today, with thebulls and ...
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February 8, 2013
ETFs are excellent building blocks for long-term portfolios given the inherent cost-efficiency and transparency benefits ...
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February 6, 2013
Breakout strategies appeal to all traders and investors, from those trading one-minute charts to daily or weekly charts. ...
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February 5, 2013
Equity markets bounced back today, after yesterday’s sharp pull back had stocks posting their worst one-day performance of ...
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February 4, 2013
As many investors feared, stocks pulled back sharply today, posting their first triple-digit drop and worst one-day performance ...
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February 1, 2013
The bulls charged ahead on Wall Street today, starting off the month of February with bang. Encouraging U.S. data sent the ...
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February 1, 2013
While a broad market approach is a popular investment style for many, some like to take a more concentrated look at large ...
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January 31, 2013
Mild selling pressures swept over Wall Street on Wednesday as the bulls found it hard to hold on to profits in the face ofdisappointingdata. ...
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January 30, 2013
Today’s Federal Reserve monetary policy announcement and upsetting economic data put selling pressures back on Wall Street, ...
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January 25, 2013
Almost as soon as the confetti stopped falling on election night, the popular news media began focusing almost incessantly ...
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January 23, 2013
Could a near-term rise in yields finally break the bond bull and send money flowing into stocks? MoneyShow's Tom Aspray ...
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January 22, 2013
For several months, I've been watching two indexes that I like to call "the other 2,400 stocks." One is the Russell 2000 ...
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January 21, 2013
Could a near-term rise in yields finally break the bond bull and send money flowing into stocks? MoneyShow's Tom Aspray ...
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January 18, 2013
These two health-care stocks not only have room to run if the sector continues to rise, but the youth of their rallies ...
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January 17, 2013
As the stock market surged ever higher in the 1990s, many investors were content to let mutual fund managers find the right ...
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January 16, 2013
The new Diamond/Gemstone ETF (GEMS) from upstart PureFunds is off to a solid start since its recent debut. The product has ...
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January 16, 2013
These two health-care stocks not only have room to run if the sector continues to rise, but the youth of their rallies ...
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January 15, 2013
The stock market consolidated its gains last week while waiting for news. Earnings announcements this week could push prices ...
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January 9, 2013
Chances are you likely had a successful year in the stock market.
Despite all the gloom and doom ranging from "Fiscal Cliff" ...
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January 9, 2013
The vast majority of ETFs currently on the market utilize market capitalization levels for their weighting schemes. This ...
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January 8, 2013
The fourth quarter of 2012 was a mixed bag for the equity markets. It was a quarter marked by certain domestic as well as ...
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January 7, 2013
As the economy rolls through its much-anticipated waves of expansion and contraction, portfolio managers tend to rotate money ...
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January 7, 2013
In addition to being one of the most widely followed benchmarks in the world, the S&P 500 also serves as the basis for the ...
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January 4, 2013
The first three trading days of 2013 are officially in the books, and markets have gotten off to quite the start. Though ...
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December 28, 2012
The ETF boom has made it easier for regular retail investors to add various new asset classes, sectors and markets to their ...
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December 21, 2012
It's been a bad day for the market after the morning's trading. The Nasdaq has decreased 2%; the S&P 500 has declined 1.9%; ...
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December 19, 2012
As the calendars get ready to flip to 2013, another chapter in the relatively short history of ETFs will be written. Next ...
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December 14, 2012
2012 has been a hectic year around the world, but the U.S. has been especially busy this year. We saw two new QE programs, ...
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December 5, 2012
Chart patterns are a very useful tool because they occur regularly—providing you with lots of trade candidates—and also provide ...
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November 30, 2012
Let's take a look at some charts you don't see every day. They may tell us something about the underlying strength of this ...
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November 29, 2012
Several large money-center banks have rallied up to longer-term resistance, and the weakness in their volume analysis makes ...
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November 29, 2012
Materials stocks have been leading the recent rebound, and MoneyShow's Tom Aspray looks at the charts of four of the sector's ...
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November 26, 2012
The term “ETF” is used by many investors to refer to a wide range of financial structures that aren’t technically 1940 Act ...
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November 21, 2012
The S&P 500 is one of the most widely-followed indexes in the world, offering exposure to a basket of U.S. stocks that includes ...
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November 19, 2012
Bargain shoppers finally stepped in after a long week of profit-taking pressures on Wall Street. Major equity indexes soared ...
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November 19, 2012
Real estate has long been a popular asset class as it tends to offer excellent long-term returns with relatively low correlation ...
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November 15, 2012
Stocks tallied yet another session in red territory as looming “fiscal cliff” worries and sour economic data proved too pessimistic ...
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November 13, 2012
Major equity indexes tallied another session in red territory as pessimismcontinuesto reign supreme on Wall Street. Despite ...
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November 12, 2012
Major equity indexes kicked off the week with an encouraging pop at the open following last week’s pullback, although loominguncertaintiesprevailed ...
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November 12, 2012
ETFs continue to find their way into countless portfolios as investors of all styles have embraced these innovative tools ...
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November 12, 2012
Since SPY made its debut as the first exchange-traded fund in 1993, the ETF industry has certainly come a long way. Investors ...
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November 7, 2012
The market has been slipping so far today. The Nasdaq is down 2.7%; the S&P 500 has fallen 2.6%; and the Dow has decreased ...
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November 6, 2012
Finally it’s here. The 2012 presidential election is upon us, and most people are just excited to be free from the onslaught ...
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October 17, 2012
Markets rallied today, as strong readings on the U.S. housing sector boosted stocks. According to the Commerce Department, ...
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October 13, 2012
As the technology sector and Apple continue to drop, MoneyShow’s Tom Aspray points out the seasonal and technical ...
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October 10, 2012
Will this week’s earnings reports confirm the prevailing view of a deteriorating economy? And what action should ...
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October 4, 2012
The presidential debates are underway and U.S. markets are looking to close out another week in bright green territory. Bullish ...
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October 3, 2012
These four well-known stocks were hit last quarter by weakness in emerging markets, but technical analysis points to upcoming ...
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September 29, 2012
Troubling technical signals appear to be confirmed by recent movements in key sectors, driving up the possibility of a ...
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September 28, 2012
Northern Trust continues to expand its ETF lineup under its 'FlexShares' brand and for good reason given how popular its ...
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September 28, 2012
Investors endured another slow trading week with mixed economic data releases on Wall Street, paving the way for another ...
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September 25, 2012
Earnings could pressure the market this week, writes MoneyShow’s Tom Aspray, and owners of these three stocks should ...
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September 22, 2012
Some of these market leading global ETFs could be good buys in the near future, but they look increasingly vulnerable right ...
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September 22, 2012
A look at four sectors that led the market in the spring shows us not only which industry groups have long-term staying ...
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September 19, 2012
Cheap and easy diversification are two staples of the exchange-traded product structure, which have helped make this the ...
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September 18, 2012
The weekly scan of S&P 500 stocks reveals not only those stocks that are vulnerable to profit taking, but also highlights ...
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September 15, 2012
Mantras can be prophetic until they aren't, and those who "sold in May" have already lost out on solid gains. ...
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September 14, 2012
There was a sense of anxiety concerning whether or not yesterday’s QE rally would hold, or if it was a one time buying spree. ...
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September 14, 2012
Telecom ETFs have, as of late, turned out to be huge winners this year amidst the ongoing broad market turmoil. In fact, ...
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September 11, 2012
In 2012, exchange-traded products are ubiquitous in the world of investing. The more than 1,400 products have accumulated ...
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September 7, 2012
A broad-based look at the technology sector indicates that the positive signals from 2009 are still intact, but MoneyShow’s ...
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September 5, 2012
Looking at the charts of these blue-chip dividend payers pulls up a quartet of names that may be solid buys on the next ...
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August 31, 2012
First Trust announced this week the launch of a new ETF that will combine exposure to one of the world’s most widely-followed ...
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August 30, 2012
With two thirds of 2012 in the books, the year is on track to be a relatively solid stretch for most investors. Despite an ...
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August 29, 2012
The release of the Fed’s Beige Book today left investors even more leery ahead of Chairman Ben Bernanke’s speech on Friday. ...
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August 17, 2012
This is one of those rallies that frustrates lots of traders. Why? Because they spend so much time doubting it, or shorting ...
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August 17, 2012
First Trust, the company behind the popular suite of AlphaDEX ETFs, has become the first ETF at the crossroads to two red ...
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August 7, 2012
Identifying the best-performing sectors can often give you an edge in selecting the stocks that are most likely to outperform ...
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August 7, 2012
Anticipation was the name of the game today. Investors across the globe continued to place bets on central bankers picking ...
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August 4, 2012
Investor distrust of equities and fear of another recession has caused a steady flow of funds to the Treasury market, despite ...
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July 28, 2012
There has been one major market sector that has been lagging the Spyder Trust (SPY) all year and MoneyShow’s Tom Aspray ...
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July 28, 2012
All it took was a few words from Europe's top banker to turn stocks around, but can the momentum last? MoneyShow's Tom ...
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July 27, 2012
MoneyShow's Tom Aspray takes an in-depth look at his successful Charts in Play Portfolio, as he looks to take profits on ...
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July 24, 2012
Bull or bear market, it’s undeniable that the ETF universe has grown like a weed. The exchange-traded product lineup is quickly ...
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July 16, 2012
While most investors remain focused on the seemingly never-ending debt drama in the eurozone or the sluggish U.S. economic ...
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July 13, 2012
There are a few stocks I really look forward to earnings from. Caterpillar (CAT) and Cummins (CMI) tell us about China/EM ...
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July 13, 2012
Investors of all walks have embraced ETFs as the investment vehicle of choice when it comes to accessing virtually any asset ...
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July 12, 2012
ProShares added a pair of products designed for investors looking to bet on the short term performance of the often volatile ...
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July 7, 2012
Technical action in most markets seems to show this week's downswing was only a temporary pullback, which means buying ...
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July 5, 2012
Earlier this week, the ETF Industry Association released its June 30 batch of ETF data, providing an interesting snapshot ...
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July 3, 2012
The second quarter was, despite the overall market turmoil, a pretty solid one for the broad ETF industry. A handful of new ...
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July 2, 2012
In the last five years, investors have witnessed a variety of market conditions. Stocks were relatively strong in the middle ...
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July 2, 2012
It was a tumultuous second quarter for equities as the SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) fell almost 3.2 percent, but dividend ETFs ...
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June 28, 2012
In light of TIPS continued negative yields, investors may want to explore other options for inflation fighting. Here are ...
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June 27, 2012
If you prefer huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
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June 14, 2012
Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
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May 29, 2012
Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
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May 24, 2012
There are numerous superlatives regarding the Mexican economy. It's one of the largest U.S. trading partners. In 2011, it ...
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April 28, 2012
If this surprisingly good week makes you want to jump back into stocks with both feet, be patient, writes MoneyShow’s ...
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April 24, 2012
Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
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April 21, 2012
Despite recent gains, critical market internals suggest the correction is not yet over, but more upside earnings surprises ...
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April 17, 2012
The market’s correction and these stocks’ close proximity to technically overbought levels could cause them to ...
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April 14, 2012
The rough week has caused quite a bit of damage, and a deeper correction is likely. It pays to be defensive right now, but ...
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April 13, 2012
Moby Waller of BigTrends.com explains that while stock trading volume is stagnant, the flow of capital into options and ETFs ...
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March 31, 2012
Risk of a deeper correction remains high despite a holiday-shortened week. Watch for technical warning signs, as well as ...
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March 26, 2012
Here are four ETFs that are due for a pullback.
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March 24, 2012
Economic news from China last week overshadowed improving technicals for in many parts of the market, including the specific ...
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March 19, 2012
For investors, betting on growth-oriented utility firms could alleviate the anticipated underperformance of the sector.
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March 19, 2012
If you prefer huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
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March 17, 2012
The market’s strength this week surprised many investors, and certain sectors have still more potential, writes MoneyShow ...
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March 10, 2012
Technical evidence is mounting that seasonal sector rotation is taking place right now, and it is crucial for investors to ...
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March 9, 2012
Using real market examples, Tom Aspray discusses how to identify high-relative-strength stocks to buy and manage risk by ...
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March 3, 2012
There’s lots of cash on the sidelines of this aging rally, but investors should not get caught up in the hype. Instead, ...
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February 28, 2012
Select buying opportunities remain, but the combination of rising oil prices and latest deterioration in the financial sector ...
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February 22, 2012
Seasonal strength in the energy sector means good opportunity in select oil and gas stocks as winter melts into spring.
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February 19, 2012
Bullish magazine headlines have been the death of many a rising market, and in fact a correction is expected, says MoneyShow ...
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February 13, 2012
If you prefer huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
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January 30, 2012
Markets are due for a bull-scaring correction that would open more opportunities, but until then investors should stick with ...
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January 9, 2012
The year has started off well, but some sectors and strategies have the potential to pay off even better in coming weeks. ...
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January 3, 2012
Low volatility ETFs lead the way in 2011.
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December 26, 2011
With many analysts predicting slow growth for the new year, investors may want to consider mid-cap stocks for their portfolios.
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December 20, 2011
The warning flags are up, and time is running out for a solid rally. Be careful, and watch these key indicators over the ...
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December 20, 2011
If you prefer huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
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December 2, 2011
New credit downgrades to a number of banks by S&P and still-negative chart patterns mean Bank of America (BAC) and Citigroup ...
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November 30, 2011
The annual fire sale of small-cap stocks may be happening several weeks early, which could give savvy investors a ground-floor ...
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November 24, 2011
Build a basic portfolio with four ETFs from different asset classes.
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November 22, 2011
It could be a couple of weeks until we know the true effect of the latest US debt debate in the markets, but there are still ...
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November 7, 2011
Tuesday’s drop gave investors an excellent entry point for what looks like a sustained rally. Of course, certain groups ...
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October 3, 2011
Don't jump to conclusions about what copper's recent demise means for the market.
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September 21, 2011
Central banks take another kick at the can.
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August 28, 2011
Hurricane Irene looks tough enough, but the barrage of economic news next
week could be even more of a problem for the ...
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August 21, 2011
We won’t know for a while whether the bulls have been truly slaughtered, so investors would do wise to wait for the ...
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August 14, 2011
Next week should prove quieter, but with all the uncertainty weighing on the markets, it’s probably best to get defensive ...
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August 7, 2011
After a week like this one, it seems like the markets have nowhere to go but up…and although a rally is likely this ...
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August 5, 2011
Because of the solid Greece debt-resolution deal and because the US can’t seem to get its act together to solve its ...
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July 31, 2011
It’s all about the debt-ceiling debate right now, and mounting fears have caused technical damage that will take ...
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July 24, 2011
The markets would probably be much more bullish if not for the debt-ceiling debate in Washington, and in fact last week's ...
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July 22, 2011
Strong market performance this week has set up favorable risk/reward buying opportunities in top-performing sector ETFs tracking ...
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July 17, 2011
It’s possible that big-time redemptions caused several would-be rallies last week to sputter and die. A short-term ...
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July 11, 2011
Build a basic portfolio with four ETFs from different asset classes.
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July 10, 2011
Friday’s downturn should continue into next week, but technical analysis shows the sell-off should be much less painful ...
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July 3, 2011
Like markets sometimes do, fortunes changed nearly overnight, and a rally took firm hold all last week. So firm, in fact, ...
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July 1, 2011
After more than a two-year hiatus from the rally, these stocks are finally revving their engines, with a lot of ground to ...
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June 26, 2011
Something's got to give as we approach Independence Day, as the quixotic action last week hurt both quick-hit traders and ...
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June 23, 2011
Using a simple three-step process and LEAPS options, longer-term investors can limit downside risk while still capitalizing ...
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June 21, 2011
Indicators are mixed, and any number of events next week could tip the scales to the bears or bulls, but sideways trading ...
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April 14, 2011
If you prefer huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
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January 5, 2011
If you are looking for huge dividend yields, you might want to consider having a preferred stock ETF in your portfolio.
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December 22, 2010
The ETF boom has opened many higher-yielding asset classes to the retail world.
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December 15, 2010
These companies have big dividends that are growing each year and stocks that are on the move. Does it get any better than ...
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December 15, 2010
Check out 2010's highest-performing S&P 500 stocks.
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December 13, 2010
Railroad and shipping volume has been steadily on the rise.
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November 10, 2010
We build an investing foundation with a portfolio of four ETFs from different asset classes.
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November 9, 2010
We examine a group of preferred stock ETFs that have market beating dividend yields.
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November 3, 2010
Exchanges offer investors a chance to benefit from transaction fees and additional insight into market trading activity.
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November 1, 2010
As a cost-effective way to achieve a broadly diversified portfolio, including hard-to-own (but worthwhile) assets, ETFs are ...
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October 29, 2010
These stocks recently felt the rath of investors. Can you profit from discounted share prices?
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October 26, 2010
The healthcare sector is looking like a strong area of the economy, and potentially a very lucrative investment.
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October 14, 2010
With a depreciating dollar and interest rates around zero, investors should take a look at adding international dividends ...
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October 12, 2010
Check out six S&P 500 stocks that are returning more than 60%.
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September 28, 2010
In a sector whose moves are akin to watching paint dry, comes three companies sporting impressive growth.
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September 17, 2010
It's not buying and selling of an ETF's underlying stocks that cause market volatility. Rather, it may be that widespread ...
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September 15, 2010
For those with a bullish tilt, this data series can prove to be most valuable.
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September 9, 2010
One of the best places to ride out economic uncertainty is in the customer staples group.
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September 2, 2010
The message is simple: if you want income, you have to go global.
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August 19, 2010
Just how equal are the markets and economy in Canada and the United States?
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August 18, 2010
Negative earnings surprises were once considered a death knell for stocks, but not for these survivors.
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August 17, 2010
The fates of these three companies largely depends on economic recovery.
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August 6, 2010
Should the broad market find its legs, look for these issues to outperform.
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August 2, 2010
Ten stocks have climbed 200% since New Year’s, while more than 25 have lost over half their value.
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July 27, 2010
Income investors are at impasse, and the need for higher income yields can be found in the utility sector.
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July 27, 2010
Stocks with six months of rock-solid price appreciation, high dividend yields and low P/E and P/B ratios.
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July 20, 2010
Sometimes miserable headlines and a falling stock market conspire to create great buying opportunities.
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July 9, 2010
Some of the best market performers hail from the most conservative sectors.
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July 8, 2010
To buck a 15% correction in the market and rise in value is a feat only the best companies can achieve.
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July 5, 2010
Find out what the professional investor craves, and which stocks are likely to deliver.
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July 2, 2010
The financials may be headed into a death spiral, but some outfits are looking clean and profitable.
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June 25, 2010
These three stocks pay dividends as good as (or better than) than a 10-year treasury.
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June 17, 2010
The success of these three stocks could signal a material resurgence.
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May 28, 2010
Even a down market can produce great individual stocks.
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May 12, 2010
Who said negative earnings have to weigh on a stock's price?
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May 6, 2010
We check out some old funds that are trading at attractive discounts to their underlying holdings.
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April 16, 2010
Big oil is now paying big dividends – so long as you go offshore to buy it.
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April 15, 2010
These companies have great momentum, strong franchises and appear poised to push higher.
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April 9, 2010
When Wall Street raises the grade, look for the momentum-investing crowd to rush in.
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April 8, 2010
Will improving economic conditions spur the banking sector to record highs?
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April 6, 2010
Strong dividends offer additional safety to investors concerned about the bull market's sustainability.
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March 30, 2010
Will this sector continue to lead the field in 2010?
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March 24, 2010
Market history states that after a year of big gains, paltry returns are to follow. Dividend stocks can help enhance those ...
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March 19, 2010
The theorists were right about the sectors that would lead the bull market to date. Are they also right about which groups ...
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February 26, 2010
Technically speaking, the financial markets seem to have put in a fresh low and look vulnerable to a continuation move lower.
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February 18, 2010
What’s cooking with the food stocks?
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January 25, 2010
You can your portfolio based on companies and regions of the world that give to those in need.
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January 15, 2010
How do the P/E ratios for the major market caps stack up against one another, and against themselves, for 2010?
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January 7, 2010
The last year has been dissappointing for utilities and telecom but the last four weeks suggest 2010 could be much better.
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January 5, 2010
Dividends are making a comeback. We look at three of the top yielders for 2010.
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December 2, 2009
Using ETFs to gain quantitative strategies for your portfolio.
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November 20, 2009
A closer look at the week's movements in the financial markets
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November 4, 2009
Use these equity ETFs to gain natural resource exposure.
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November 3, 2009
Short-selling can be good for our markets. However, it's a bet that has unfavorable risk/reward scenarios that many often ...
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October 28, 2009
While ETFs are a great tool for exploring sectors, they can form the basis of a great long term portfolio.
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October 14, 2009
Mid-cap ETFs are at all-time lows; is it time for investors to get in on these profitable funds?
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October 5, 2009
We look at some buy-write ETFs that provide downside protection.
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August 28, 2009
The stock market's rally continues to be impressive, but insiders are running for the exits.
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July 21, 2009
Exchanges offer investors a chance to benefit from transaction fees and additional insight into market trading activity.
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April 6, 2009
If AIG is on your mind, consider these other insurance options before putting future rewards ahead of present risk.
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March 25, 2009
Coca Cola's geographic diversification wins out over the broader S&P 500.
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March 13, 2009
Follow customer recommendations while building your investment portfolio.
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February 9, 2009
Searching for support is harder than dollar-cost averaging your way into an index fund.
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February 4, 2009
The downward trend for FDI continues, but a select group of regions is showing resiliency despite tight credit markets and ...
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October 23, 2008
Disney's strong revenue over the first nine months of the year signals promising fourth quarter results
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October 20, 2008
We examine a group of preferred stock ETFs to see why they have fared so poorly as of late.
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October 6, 2008
The Rydex S&P Equal Weight Health Care ETF has outperformed many rival funds by taking a balanced approach to the sector.
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October 2, 2008
The liquidity crunch is creating opportunity for investors with an eye to the future. We explore Warren Buffett's GE stake.
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October 1, 2008
A look at five of the most active stocks in the market, with a focus on steel pipe maker Tenaris.
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September 12, 2008
Vanguard's low cost funds offer investors an even better opportunity to invest after their split and the pullback of the ...
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September 10, 2008
We build an investing foundation with a portfolio of four ETFs from different asset classes.
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March 2, 2007
A look at some of the market's big winners and losers for the week of February 26th.
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