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The Market Swoon and Greek Contagion--One Advisor's Response
By Mike PattonAnytime the markets react as violently as they did last week my mind switches to high alert. I tune in to see what may be...
May 01, 2010
Three Ways to Win with a Strong U.S. DollarHow can you take advantage of a strengthening U.S. dollar? The first way is to own dollar-denominated securities. The total U.S. stock market (VTI) which...
May 01, 2010
Aerospace & Defense: Clear Skies AheadHoward A. Rubel Jefferies & Company Inc. [email protected] 212-284-2126 We believe aerospace stocks are likely to benefit from the ongoing recovery in global traffic and yields. While the Obama...
April 29, 2010
IndexIQ Debuts South Korea ETFThe iShares MSCI South Korea Index Fund (EWY), which aims to track 85 percent of the country's total market capitalization, gained 70.35 percent last year.
April 23, 2010
Stocks Rise on Economic Reports and Greek Bailout RequestWith Greece formally requesting a bailout package and positive economic reports in the U.S., stocks across Europe and the U.S. rose Friday, April 23, but uncertainties over Greece's long-term stability dented the bond market.
April 05, 2010
Flurry of Good News Leads Stocks HigherJobs and housing data lead to early Dow gains
April 01, 2010
Van Eck Launches Egypt ETFVan Eck Global has added the Market Vectors Egypt Index ETF (EGPT) to its fund lineup. The move came amid a flurry of international offerings...
March 31, 2010
Six New Leveraged Long-Short ETFsAs Direxion Shares rolls out ETFs linked to emerging markets and semiconductor stocks, State Street introduces a Russia-focused ETF and Claymore launches three Wilshire-focused products.