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April 23, 2013
Valmont Industries first quarter was very strong. It expects more of the same in the second quarter and quite ...
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April 04, 2013
International Airlines Group has booked 18 of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner. Will the order be enough of a boost to keep ...
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March 27, 2013
Goldman Sachs announced March 26 that it will issue to Berkshire Hathaway in October the number of shares equal to ...
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February 28, 2013
High fees are one of the main ways investor's underperform the market.
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February 15, 2013
All current discussion about stocks centers on whether stocks can continue their climb upwards. While there have ...
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February 14, 2013
Afterstraddlingthe flat line for the majority of the day, stocks closed little changed in yet another day of thin ...
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February 14, 2013
Investors and traders alike have surely run across the Volatility Index, commonly referred to as the VIX, in ...
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February 14, 2013
Wall Street was in for several lackluster days of trading this week, with most Asian markets closed on Monday and ...
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February 13, 2013
Strong pullbacks in several bellwether stocks had markets struggling for a definitive direction today, with thebulls ...
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February 11, 2013
Equity markets started off the week with a lackluster day of trading, as investors remained cautious amid fears of a ...
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February 08, 2013
ETFs are excellent building blocks for long-term portfolios given the inherent cost-efficiency and transparency ...
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February 07, 2013
Wall Street was in for another volatile day of trading, as a slew of economic reports and brewing worries over ...
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February 07, 2013
Since the dawn of financial innovation, legendary gurus have always held the spotlight, as these individuals helped ...
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February 06, 2013
In yet another choppy trading session, stocks wiped out most of the day’s earlier losses to finish flat as investors ...
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February 06, 2013
Breakout strategies appeal to all traders and investors, from those trading one-minute charts to daily or weekly ...
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February 05, 2013
Equity markets bounced back today, after yesterday’s sharp pull back had stocks posting their worst one-day ...
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February 05, 2013
As the exchange-traded world continues to expand, many investors find themselves asking the same questions about how ...
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February 04, 2013
As many investors feared, stocks pulled back sharply today, posting their first triple-digit drop and worst one-day ...
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February 01, 2013
The bulls charged ahead on Wall Street today, starting off the month of February with bang. Encouraging U.S. data ...
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February 01, 2013
While a broad market approach is a popular investment style for many, some like to take a more concentrated look at ...
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January 31, 2013
After rallying for nearly an entire month, stocks took a breather to finish lower on the last day of trading in ...
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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 ...
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January 30, 2013
Today’s Federal Reserve monetary policy announcement and upsetting economic data put selling pressures back on Wall ...
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January 25, 2013
After yesterday’s Apple(AAPL) upset, investors sentiment picked up after a round of better-than-expected earnings ...
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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 ...
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January 25, 2013
The bull train continued full steam ahead on Wall Street this week as investors had few reasons to take profits off ...
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January 24, 2013
Today’s Apple (AAPL) upset weighed heavily on the markets, as investors digested the rather anemic earnings report ...
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January 23, 2013
Lifted once again by another batch of strong earnings, stocks rallied as bullish momentum dominated Wall Street. ...
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January 23, 2013
With nearly 72% of corporate earnings beating estimates and the decision of Republicans to vote on a four-month ...
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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 ...
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January 22, 2013
The bulls dominated Wall Street today, as markets started off the holiday-shortened week with several ...
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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 ...
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January 22, 2013
Emerging markets have long been popular investment destinations, as these countries generally offer considerably ...
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January 22, 2013
Emerging markets have long been popular investment destinations, as these countries generally offer considerably ...
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January 18, 2013
Buying pressures continue to reign supreme on Wall Street as economic data releases are not giving the bulls many ...
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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 ...
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January 17, 2013
Bullish momentum made an appearance on Wall Street today, as encouraging economic data and potential progress over ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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January 15, 2013
The stock market consolidated its gains last week while waiting for news. Earnings announcements this week could ...
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January 10, 2013
The video game retailer announced same-store holiday sales guidance Jan. 8 that wasn't pretty. Its stock dropped ...
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January 09, 2013
Chances are you likely had a successful year in the stock market.
Despite all the gloom and doom ranging from ...
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January 09, 2013
The vast majority of ETFs currently on the market utilize market capitalization levels for their weighting schemes. ...
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January 08, 2013
The fourth quarter of 2012 was a mixed bag for the equity markets. It was a quarter marked by certain domestic as ...
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January 07, 2013
Compared to last week, today’s trading session was relatively quiet. The first few trading days of 2013 were ...
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January 07, 2013
As the economy rolls through its much-anticipated waves of expansion and contraction, portfolio managers tend to ...
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January 07, 2013
In addition to being one of the most widely followed benchmarks in the world, the S&P 500 also serves as the basis ...
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January 04, 2013
The first three trading days of 2013 are officially in the books, and markets have gotten off to quite the start. ...
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January 03, 2013
Euphoria levels dropped off during the second day of trading in the new year as cautious commentary from the latest ...
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January 02, 2013
The first trading session of 2013 is in the books as markets turned in one of the best performances in recent ...
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January 02, 2013
Market prices move in trends and traders can make, and more importantly, keep large profits if they are on the right ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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December 18, 2012
Although 2012 has been another banner year for the quickly growing ETF industry, nearly 100 funds have closed their ...
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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 ...
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December 12, 2012
The exchange traded fund industry has expanded at a rapid pace over the past few years, allowing investors to tap ...
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December 10, 2012
Canada has found itself in a relatively favorable economic position in the post-recession environment. The country ...
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December 07, 2012
Stocks continue to drift sideways with an upward bias as cautious optimism surrounding the looming “fiscal cliff” ...
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December 05, 2012
Hillenbrand is best known for its casket business. However, in 2009 it began a transformation that continues today.
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December 05, 2012
Chart patterns are a very useful tool because they occur regularly—providing you with lots of trade candidates—and ...
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December 04, 2012
While most investors are currently fixated on the "fiscal-cliff" talks, the market will also be impacted by the ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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November 29, 2012
The recent market turbulence has shaken investor confidence but have the market-leading sectors changed? ...
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November 29, 2012
Was Friday’s drop the start or the end of the correction? This week’s close will be important from a ...
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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 ...
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November 29, 2012
Investors often ignore the excessive risk associated with those instruments that offer huge yields, writes ...
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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 ...
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November 21, 2012
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have come a long way since January 1993--when the first ETF was introduced to the ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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November 13, 2012
Major equity indexes tallied another session in red territory as pessimismcontinuesto reign supreme on Wall Street. ...
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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, ...
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November 12, 2012
Over the past decade, globalization has increased the interdependence of nations among each other. With the growth ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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November 07, 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 ...
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November 06, 2012
Finally it’s here. The 2012 presidential election is upon us, and most people are just excited to be free from the ...
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November 06, 2012
Sometimes, the behavior and scope of capital markets goes beyond conventional research and financial logic. This is ...
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November 05, 2012
Markets were relatively quiet on the day, as investors seem to be holding their breath for the U.S. presidential ...
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October 31, 2012
As we make further progress into the final quarter of 2012, it is worthwhile to point out that the year has been an ...
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October 26, 2012
Bullish fever swept over Wall Street as investors’ confidence saw a massive improvement following the latest ...
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October 25, 2012
Here is a brief summary of highlights in October's Zacks Market Strategy.
Top-Down S&P 500 End-of-Year 2012 ...
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October 25, 2012
The ETF industry has come a long way from the time when the ETFs were first launched as investment tools to gain ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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October 12, 2012
A examination of Barron’s recent Mutual Fund Report highlights a few little-known ETFs that ...
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October 10, 2012
Will this week’s earnings reports confirm the prevailing view of a deteriorating economy? And what action ...
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October 10, 2012
Overall, 2012 has been a good one so far for the ETF industry, particularly the third quarter where some funds ...
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October 05, 2012
As we head into the thick of earnings season over the next few weeks, it's a good time to look at what's going on ...
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October 05, 2012
For over a hundred years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has been serving as the primary benchmark of ...
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October 04, 2012
The presidential debates are underway and U.S. markets are looking to close out another week in bright green ...
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October 03, 2012
These four well-known stocks were hit last quarter by weakness in emerging markets, but technical analysis points ...
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September 29, 2012
Troubling technical signals appear to be confirmed by recent movements in key sectors, driving up the possibility ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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September 27, 2012
VelocityShares initially sought to shake up the broad exchange-traded market with its innovative lineup of ...
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September 25, 2012
Earnings could pressure the market this week, writes MoneyShow’s Tom Aspray, and owners of these three ...
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September 22, 2012
Small-cap stocks have come to the forefront this month, says MoneyShow’s Tom Aspray, who has two names with ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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September 18, 2012
Gap announced September 17 that it had hired a design chief for its namesake brand. Two years ago it couldn't do ...
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September 17, 2012
The active trading community has embraced ETFs as these financial instrument offerunparalleledintradayliquidity, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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September 12, 2012
A look at this technically weak sector shows how even stocks that appear attractive by themselves may not be good ...
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September 11, 2012
As worries continue to grow over many developing nations around the globe, some investors have decided to pull back ...
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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 ...
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September 07, 2012
A broad-based look at the technology sector indicates that the positive signals from 2009 are still intact, but ...
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September 07, 2012
Although the ETF industry has experienced some growing pains in recent weeks thanks to a number of closures, the ...
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September 06, 2012
The last week of August ended with big moves on Thursday and Friday. Stocks look ready to break out of their dull ...
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September 06, 2012
The last week of August ended with big moves on Thursday and Friday. Stocks look ready to break out of their dull ...
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September 05, 2012
Looking at the charts of these blue-chip dividend payers pulls up a quartet of names that may be solid buys on the ...
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August 31, 2012
Using monthly and weekly charts, MoneyShow's Tom Aspray analyzes these two tech giants to find out not only their ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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August 17, 2012
Financial markets today are marked with uncertainties arising on account of weak economic conditions around the ...
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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 ...
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August 10, 2012
There are lots of fundamental reasons to think stocks can't go higher, and very few to believe that they should. ...
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August 09, 2012
After posting two 'above par' earnings season for two consecutive quarters, corporate America has undoubtedly failed ...
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August 07, 2012
Identifying the best-performing sectors can often give you an edge in selecting the stocks that are most likely to ...
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August 07, 2012
Anticipation was the name of the game today. Investors across the globe continued to place bets on central bankers ...
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August 06, 2012
Anybody who truly measured and weighed the economic and earnings data of the first half must surely see both in ...
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August 04, 2012
Investor distrust of equities and fear of another recession has caused a steady flow of funds to the Treasury ...
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August 03, 2012
Although the market is susceptible to news from Europe or the Fed that could still push the major averages higher, ...
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July 30, 2012
The S&P 500 corrected 10.5% in the spring and is now back up to within 3% of its highs since the Great Recession. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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July 27, 2012
After a big bounce in the stock market Thursday and Friday (well over 2 standard deviations for a two-day period ...
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July 26, 2012
The technical health of the stock market has deteriorated and knowing the key technical levels will allow you to be ...
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July 25, 2012
Despite apparently strong fundamentals, the casino stocks have been clearly out of favor in the last few months, ...
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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 ...
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July 23, 2012
Name one of the strongest patterns of this earnings season. That's right, weaker revenues.
Below are 3 charts ...
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July 18, 2012
Federal Reserve Chairman testified before the Senate Banking Committee yesterday and delivered the same testimony ...
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July 18, 2012
Since Zacks collects all the earnings estimates and revisions from the Street, we get to compile the data in some ...
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July 16, 2012
I'll admit it. I've been a Keynesian. To me, pumping money into the economy, and monetizing debt through ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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July 11, 2012
The minutes of FOMC meeting held in June, indicate that only "a few members" thought that further stimulus would be ...
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July 09, 2012
Stocks seem to be at an interesting point. Trading at 13X this year's expected EPS of about $103 on the S&P 500, ...
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July 07, 2012
Technical action in most markets seems to show this week's downswing was only a temporary pullback, which means ...
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July 05, 2012
Earlier this week, the ETF Industry Association released its June 30 batch of ETF data, providing an interesting ...
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July 03, 2012
The second quarter was, despite the overall market turmoil, a pretty solid one for the broad ETF industry. A handful ...
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July 02, 2012
In the last five years, investors have witnessed a variety of market conditions. Stocks were relatively strong in ...
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July 02, 2012
It was a tumultuous second quarter for equities as the SPDR S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) fell almost 3.2 percent, but ...
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June 29, 2012
There are a number of misconceptions when it comes to ETF liquidity. Many investors believe that if a product ...
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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 ...
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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 27, 2012
Will Further QE Help or Hurt the Economy?
Last week, the Fed decided to extend the Operation Twist through the ...
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June 25, 2012
The markets took a couple of hard hits last week as less than cheery news on the homefront and from overseas rocked ...
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June 22, 2012
More than three years removed from the darkest days of the global financial crisis, major bank stocks still face an ...
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June 21, 2012
With the first half of 2012 coming to a close, investors find themselves perhaps only partially through a rocky ...
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June 20, 2012
The Federal Reserve met consensus expectations today by extending their "maturity extension" program, otherwise ...
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June 19, 2012
Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
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June 18, 2012
After Greece's somewhat positive election outcomes, the reality remains that the great eurozone monetary experiment ...
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June 18, 2012
Worried about the Greek election on Sunday? Join the club. British financial authorities, through the Bank of ...
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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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June 13, 2012
In theory, news that European nations will loan Spain $125 billion to bailout the country's crumbling banking ...
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June 12, 2012
Trading volatility is an interesting idea, but current ETFs and ETNs do a fairly poor job of it.
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June 11, 2012
By many measures, stocks look cheap. With 2012 EPS estimates for the S&P 500 around $103, the index at 1,320 is ...
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June 11, 2012
Playing the risk-on and risk-off trade via ETNs.
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June 08, 2012
Here are some highlights of the four best performing stocks in the S&P 500 during the last 30 days.
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June 07, 2012
Markets climb walls of worry and doubt because investors sit on the sidelines in disbelief after a significant ...
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June 04, 2012
Check out which ETFs are leading the market with double-digit returns.
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June 03, 2012
Soft drink producers can put some fizz in a flat portfolio and sweeten up the bitter taste left behind by other ...
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June 01, 2012
It's well known that in this environment of depressed/frozen interest rates, cash investments and U.S. Treasuries ...
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June 01, 2012
Utility wins over extras as consumers refocus spending habits
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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 25, 2012
Investors willing to think outside the box and invest in countries not often talked about in the media have the ...
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May 24, 2012
It goes without saying that homebuilders stocks are on the higher end of the risk spectrum and it's also clear that ...
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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 ...
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May 22, 2012
A market pullback can lead to stocks being on sale.
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May 15, 2012
Check out which ETFs are positive year to date.
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May 08, 2012
Across the globe, investing in the developed world is a mess. Europe appears headed back to anarchy after some ...
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May 04, 2012
Trading volatility is an interesting idea, but current ETFs and ETNs do a fairly poor job of it.
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April 30, 2012
Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
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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 ...
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April 27, 2012
The overall large-cap value segment has been lagging the overall stock market. That being said, there are still ...
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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 ...
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April 20, 2012
The stock rally over the past week has relieved some investor fears, but deterioration in the market internals ...
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April 17, 2012
The market’s correction and these stocks’ close proximity to technically overbought levels could cause ...
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April 17, 2012
Trading volatility is an interesting idea, but current ETFs and ETNs do a fairly poor job of it.
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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 ...
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April 14, 2012
Despite disappointing GDP data from China, emerging markets may still surprise to the upside in the coming months, ...
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April 13, 2012
Check out which ETFs are positive year to date.
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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 ...
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April 13, 2012
Utility wins over extras as consumers refocus spending habits
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April 13, 2012
Two popular casino stocks have had hot hands in 2012, and given their positive earnings and business outlooks, the ...
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April 11, 2012
New SPX "super LEAPs" will meet the needs of traders and investors with extra-long time horizons, says ...
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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 ...
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March 28, 2012
JW Jones of Options Trading Signals believes upcoming price action in the US dollar index will bring about one of ...
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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 ...
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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 19, 2012
Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
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March 17, 2012
The market’s strength this week surprised many investors, and certain sectors have still more potential, ...
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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 ...
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March 09, 2012
Using real market examples, Tom Aspray discusses how to identify high-relative-strength stocks to buy and manage ...
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March 03, 2012
There’s lots of cash on the sidelines of this aging rally, but investors should not get caught up in the hype. ...
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February 29, 2012
Jared Wooodard of CondorOptions.com explains how volatility skew can affect your trading success and profits.
The ...
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February 29, 2012
Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed in 2012.
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February 29, 2012
Check out which ETFs are positive year to date.
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February 28, 2012
Select buying opportunities remain, but the combination of rising oil prices and latest deterioration in the ...
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February 28, 2012
Utility wins over extras as consumers refocus spending habits
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February 25, 2012
Salient Partners’ new Risk-Parity Index replicates the performance of an equally risk-weighted allocation to ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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February 13, 2012
Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
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February 06, 2012
Small-cap stocks have assumed a leadership role over the broader markets, and while a deeper, news-inspired ...
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January 31, 2012
Learn more about an unlikely sports indicator that boasts an 80% accuracy rate.
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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 ...
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January 25, 2012
Dividends are key to market-beating performance, especially during these times, says John Buckingham of The Prudent ...
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January 11, 2012
2011 saw some stocks yield surprisingly high dividends, but should you wait before investing in these companies?
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January 09, 2012
Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed in 2011.
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January 09, 2012
Utility wins over extras as consumers refocus spending habits
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January 09, 2012
The year has started off well, but some sectors and strategies have the potential to pay off even better in coming ...
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January 03, 2012
Low volatility ETFs lead the way in 2011.
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January 02, 2012
A number of index funds that had been on hot streaks coming into December have continued to push higher.
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January 02, 2012
Here are three hurdles that face the recovering equity markets in 2012.
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December 30, 2011
The ETF industry experienced tremendous growth throughout 2011, and many issuers added new and exciting products to ...
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December 29, 2011
Trading volatility is an interesting idea, but current ETFs and ETNs do a fairly poor job of it.
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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 ...
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December 22, 2011
Technician Carolyn Boroden uses Fibonacci time and price analysis to uncover compelling trade set-ups, but prefers ...
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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 20, 2011
Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
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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 ...
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December 02, 2011
New credit downgrades to a number of banks by S&P and still-negative chart patterns mean Bank of America (BAC) ...
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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 ...
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November 24, 2011
Build a basic portfolio with four ETFs from different asset classes.
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November 24, 2011
Check out which ETFs are leading the market with double-digit returns.
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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 ...
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November 18, 2011
Trading volatility is an interesting idea, but current ETFs and ETNs do a fairly poor job of it.
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November 16, 2011
As the markets continue to defy the bears, a proper breakout could be on its way as early as next week. So watch for ...
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November 16, 2011
Utility wins over extras as consumers refocus spending habits
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November 16, 2011
Controlling risk and trading smaller position sizes is crucial, says trader JW Jones, who defines the key price ...
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November 15, 2011
Soft drink producers can put some fizz in a flat portfolio and sweeten up the bitter taste left behind by other ...
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November 07, 2011
Tuesday’s drop gave investors an excellent entry point for what looks like a sustained rally. Of course, ...
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November 04, 2011
Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
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October 03, 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 30, 2011
The overwhelming majority of long ETFs have been in the red this month, but a few have managed to gain ground.
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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 ...
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August 26, 2011
If the broad market finds a near-term bottom, the semiconductor sector should also rebound, and a leveraged chip ...
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August 25, 2011
Key differences between exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded notes (ETNs) can significantly impact ...
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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 ...
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August 20, 2011
The option chains show that volatility and option premiums are at levels not seen in a year, and as a result, ...
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August 17, 2011
Utility wins over extras as consumers refocus spending habits
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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 ...
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August 13, 2011
A diverse group of experts have convinced MoneyShow’s editor-at-large Howard R. Gold that, notwithstanding a ...
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August 12, 2011
Indicators like the RSI and others didn't protect traders from this week’s selloff, serving as a valuable ...
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August 12, 2011
Stocks that are in the news and the market indices themselves often gap up or down in the morning, creating good ...
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August 09, 2011
Trading volatility is an interesting idea, but current ETFs and ETNs do a fairly poor job of it.
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August 09, 2011
Utility wins over extras as consumers refocus spending habits
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August 07, 2011
After a week like this one, it seems like the markets have nowhere to go but up…and although a rally is ...
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August 05, 2011
Because of the solid Greece debt-resolution deal and because the US can’t seem to get its act together to ...
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August 05, 2011
New fears about the economy have trumped the debt resolution and the selloff is now on. Here are the critical ...
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August 03, 2011
While the S&P 500 struggles amid fear and uncertainty in the US, these three Asian ETFs show strong chart ...
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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 ...
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July 30, 2011
The markets seem likely to re-test recent lows, and if key technical levels are broken, it could easily spark a ...
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July 29, 2011
Traders choose options over stocks for their versatility and limited risk, but there are certain drawbacks as well. ...
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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 ...
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July 22, 2011
Strong market performance this week has set up favorable risk/reward buying opportunities in top-performing sector ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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July 06, 2011
Soft drink producers can put some fizz in a flat portfolio and sweeten up the bitter taste left behind by other ...
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July 03, 2011
Like markets sometimes do, fortunes changed nearly overnight, and a rally took firm hold all last week. So firm, in ...
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July 01, 2011
After more than a two-year hiatus from the rally, these stocks are finally revving their engines, with a lot of ...
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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 ...
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June 23, 2011
Check out which ETFs are leading the market with double-digit returns.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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June 16, 2011
Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
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May 17, 2011
Trading volatility is an interesting idea, but current ETFs and ETNs do a fairly poor job of it.
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April 20, 2011
Utility wins over extras as consumers refocus spending habits
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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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April 05, 2011
Trading volatility is an interesting idea, but current ETFs and ETNs do a fairly poor job of it.
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March 30, 2011
Utility wins over extras as consumers refocus spending habits
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March 08, 2011
With oil's recent upward momentum, it might be a good time to add oil to your portfolio.
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February 14, 2011
Utility wins over extras as consumers refocus spending habits
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February 07, 2011
These four ETFs have been outperforming the market so far in 2011.
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January 11, 2011
Stock markets in emerging economies could be poised for a good year in 2011.
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January 07, 2011
Many portfolio have index funds as their core holdings. Check out how well they performed in 2010.
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January 06, 2011
Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
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January 05, 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
Strategists at Merrill Lynch predict another year of bullishness for a variety of asset classes.
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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 ...
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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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December 13, 2010
The past 12 months have been a wild ride in the ETF arena. Learn more about four exchange-traded funds that ...
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December 10, 2010
Diversify and hedge your portfolios with currency ETFs.
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December 08, 2010
Soft drink producers can put some fizz in a flat portfolio and sweeten up the bitter taste left behind by other ...
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December 06, 2010
We examine the top ETFs that won't sap your returns with high fees.
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December 06, 2010
With the year ending, many traders will look to make one last investment push to reap the benefits of Canada's ...
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November 25, 2010
These issues are not household names for most investors, but they're still a sound bet.
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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 09, 2010
We examine a group of preferred stock ETFs that have market beating dividend yields.
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November 08, 2010
Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
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November 05, 2010
Oil has been overshadowed by gold this year, but oil is expected to increase in price when a recovery takes hold. ...
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November 03, 2010
Exchanges offer investors a chance to benefit from transaction fees and additional insight into market trading activity.
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November 02, 2010
Recent economic instability has put an increased value on creating a balanced portfolio. Safeguard your investments ...
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November 01, 2010
As a cost-effective way to achieve a broadly diversified portfolio, including hard-to-own (but worthwhile) assets, ...
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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 29, 2010
If the economy returns to some level of normalcy, small-cap share prices should continue their upwards trend.
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October 28, 2010
The basic materials sector has been a great performer this year, and with EPS track records like these, why wouldn't ...
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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 20, 2010
The Canadian market is brimming with fundamentally stable companies. There may not be a better time to add these ...
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October 14, 2010
With a depreciating dollar and interest rates around zero, investors should take a look at adding international ...
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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 29, 2010
A month may be a short period in the world of stock trading, but it's plenty of time to make a tidy sum.
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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 22, 2010
Over the long haul, there are few stocks as delectable as food producers with dividends.
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September 21, 2010
These well-established, dividend-paying basic materials stocks also have some upward momentum.
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September 17, 2010
Retail investors now have a sophisticated set of tools at their disposal for finding new and uncorrelated asset classes
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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 ...
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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 14, 2010
Investors hungry for big stock gains should consider the food and beverage menu.
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September 09, 2010
One of the best places to ride out economic uncertainty is in the customer staples group.
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September 08, 2010
The Nasdaq's finest fundamentals are found precisely with this group, even though most investors don't consider them.
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September 02, 2010
The message is simple: if you want income, you have to go global.
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August 30, 2010
These TV stocks will profit in a prolonged recession.
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August 25, 2010
If you think stocks are just too volatile or unproductive to own right now, look closer - that's only the case for ...
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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
Hop on the next ocean-going transport to wealth and riches.
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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 12, 2010
Product approval has given these stocks a nice boost, but can they take it to the next level?
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August 11, 2010
The market is apparently rewarding these companies with something genuinely profitable.
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August 09, 2010
A grim economic outlook is putting the squeeze on consumers, but that doesn't mean they've stopped spending.
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August 06, 2010
Should the broad market find its legs, look for these issues to outperform.
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August 02, 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
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 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 23, 2010
An insider purchase can be a stout vote of confidence that a turnaround is inevitable.
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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 20, 2010
The strongest performers in a weak market usually overachieve when the bull market resumes.
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July 16, 2010
If the financials continue to move, it will likely be on the backs of these three financial giants.
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July 09, 2010
Some of the best market performers hail from the most conservative sectors.
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July 08, 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 05, 2010
Find out what the professional investor craves, and which stocks are likely to deliver.
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July 02, 2010
The financials may be headed into a death spiral, but some outfits are looking clean and profitable.
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July 02, 2010
The sellers have gotten well ahead of themselves, if earnimgs and valuations - and their likely future - are any ...
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June 29, 2010
It's uncommon to find companies in the basic materials sector that offer attractive dividends approaching the annual ...
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June 25, 2010
Gaining exposure to the micro-cap sector through ETFs and individual stocks.
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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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June 01, 2010
A receding market tide can turn up all sorts of treasures.
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May 28, 2010
Even a down market can produce great individual stocks.
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May 25, 2010
We look at whether it's finally time to step into wireless stocks after their long drought.
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May 12, 2010
Who said negative earnings have to weigh on a stock's price?
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May 06, 2010
We check out some old funds that are trading at attractive discounts to their underlying holdings.
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May 03, 2010
Investors in Asia have often looked only at its growth prospects, but the region is ripe for dividend seekers.
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April 28, 2010
The time is right for investors to return to dividend-based investing.
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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 09, 2010
When Wall Street raises the grade, look for the momentum-investing crowd to rush in.
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April 08, 2010
Will improving economic conditions spur the banking sector to record highs?
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April 06, 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 ...
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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 ...
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March 15, 2010
This sector is outperforming the broad market by a moonshot.
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March 02, 2010
Money is fleeing the stock market once again. History says the time to buy is now.
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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 ...
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February 18, 2010
What’s cooking with the food stocks?
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February 16, 2010
Investors need a healthy dose of global stocks. However, we can find great international picks right here in our own ...
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February 11, 2010
These four ETFs have a great chance of beating the market in 2010.
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February 02, 2010
What do private equity buyouts tell us about the market? More than you might think.
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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 22, 2010
Stock markets in emerging economies gained ground in 2009 as measured by market capitalization.
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January 15, 2010
Mixing up the S&P 500 can achieve great results.
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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 07, 2010
The last year has been dissappointing for utilities and telecom but the last four weeks suggest 2010 could be much ...
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January 05, 2010
Dividends are making a comeback. We look at three of the top yielders for 2010.
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December 21, 2009
Using several key metrics, European stocks seem like better investments than domestic ones.
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December 11, 2009
Investors looking for a way to add funds monthly as well as rebalancing ETF portfolios might want to have a look at ...
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December 02, 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 04, 2009
Use these equity ETFs to gain natural resource exposure.
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November 03, 2009
Short-selling can be good for our markets. However, it's a bet that has unfavorable risk/reward scenarios that many ...
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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 05, 2009
We look at some buy-write ETFs that provide downside protection.
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September 22, 2009
As the stock market approaches Dow 10,000, investors are left wondering how much farther it can go.
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September 11, 2009
Soft drink producers can put some fizz in a flat portfolio and sweeten up the bitter taste left behind by financial ...
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September 10, 2009
A friendly dividend environment oversease allows many larger firms to serve up juicy yields.
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September 01, 2009
We take a look at some ETFs, and see that you can ease investors fears by going with the large players.
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August 31, 2009
There is evidence to support the bullish and bearish cases on the future direction of the market.
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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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August 11, 2009
The Fed has been pulling out all the stops to reinflate the bubble - but should investors be more concerned about ...
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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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July 13, 2009
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July 08, 2009
Measuring a stock's performance under pressure involves more than just a few key statistics.
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June 12, 2009
These four biotech stocks are currently on the upswing.
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June 10, 2009
Which Oil ETF has been the best at capturing the upswing in crude oil prices?
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June 03, 2009
GM and Citigroup being removed from the DJIA should cause investors to focus on diversification.
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May 12, 2009
Investing in China can be risky, considering the region's latest headlines. Consider Alpha if leaning towards ...
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May 07, 2009
These ETFs fell off pace in the month of April, but investors should expect a sharp reversal, as inflation begins to ...
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April 13, 2009
Size alone does not offer all of the comforts investors are yearning for in their investments. Read on to find out ...
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April 09, 2009
Opinions on the number of stocks for a diversified portfolio vary, but locking in low expenses leaves little room ...
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April 07, 2009
Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
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April 06, 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 26, 2009
CalPERS offers a lesson in planning and rebalancing.
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February 25, 2009
Beta is a good measure for investors to use, but it is not a guarantee.
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February 09, 2009
Searching for support is harder than dollar-cost averaging your way into an index fund.
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February 04, 2009
The downward trend for FDI continues, but a select group of regions is showing resiliency despite tight credit ...
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February 02, 2009
Avoid chasing the recent resurgence in gold prices by adopting a dollar-cost-averaging approach.
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January 26, 2009
A review of three ETFs focuses on different asset classes to help prove or dispel the notion of a January gift of ...
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January 20, 2009
Remembering the purpose for each investment you choose is more important now than ever.
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December 03, 2008
We examine the top ETFs that won't sap your returns with high fees.
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December 02, 2008
Inverse ETFs run counter to the usual design of a portfolio, but these "honest enemies" can you from the big selloffs.
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November 21, 2008
If the strong U.S. dollar begins to slip, investors should look to gold for safety. We examine the top ETFs.
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November 20, 2008
Learn how to use the California Public Employees' Retirement System to guide your investing in commodities.
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November 18, 2008
A look at the ways you can invest globally and still maintain an appropriately balanced portfolio by using ...
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October 24, 2008
Utility wins over extras as consumers refocus spending habits
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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 22, 2008
Knee and hip replacements are on the rise. That's bad news for aging baby boomers, but good news for orthopedic ...
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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 17, 2008
Learn why this consulting firm flourishes during tough economic times.
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October 09, 2008
Owens & Minor plays a pivotal role as middleman.
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October 08, 2008
Capital One offers attractive valuations, but charge-offs and delinquencies are on the rise.
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October 06, 2008
The Rydex S&P Equal Weight Health Care ETF has outperformed many rival funds by taking a balanced approach to the ...
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October 03, 2008
Security and stability reign at Abbott Labs. The drug maker has avoided major recalls and has rock solid patent ...
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October 02, 2008
The liquidity crunch is creating opportunity for investors with an eye to the future. We explore Warren Buffett's GE ...
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October 01, 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 30, 2008
Know your BRIC before you invest.
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September 29, 2008
Will the $700 billion bailout and the possibility of a $1 trillion deficit sink the U.S. dollar?
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September 19, 2008
Gold proves its worth in weight.
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September 19, 2008
Investors seeking safety should check out transport companies. We find strong plays within the holdings of a top ...
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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 ...
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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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August 28, 2008
Small caps have proven worthy of a slice in an investors portfolio.
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August 08, 2008
Learn how exposure to Mexico can decrease the volatility of an EAFE-focused portfolio.
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July 30, 2008
European, Asian and Far East markets are supposed to rise when U.S. markets fall, but not lately. Does going ...
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July 28, 2008
Caterpillar is no longer a simple cyclical trade. Its core U.S. market has tanked, yet the company is still ...
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July 25, 2008
Coal is in the middle of a massive bull market. Peabody is cashing in, and a recent pullback could be an opportunity.
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March 02, 2007
A look at some of the market's big winners and losers for the week of February 26th.
