Stocks
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Northern Exposure
By Kate McBrideAdvisors have long known about globalization and how much faster many other countries--especially emerging markets like China, India, Russia, and Brazil--have been growing than the...
March 01, 2008
Healthy EntranceStocks in health care, including biotech and pharmaceuticals, are poised for higher levels in 2008 - thanks to present valuations, developing pipelines and acquisition horizons,...
March 01, 2008
Banking on ThemesMost of us know about theme parks and theme restaurants, but are you familiar with theme-based investing? Indeed, many investors are just beginning to appreciate...
February 08, 2008
Weathering China's Ups and DownsProFunds has created two new mutual funds designed for investors who are bullish on Chinese stocks and for those who believe the Chinese market will plummet.
February 01, 2008
Still Hope for 2008The world is a different place than it was just a few weeks ago. The Fed has reduced rates by 1.25% in this short period, in reaction to a weak economy and big losses in the banking sector. What does the market hold for investors now?
February 01, 2008
Behind the Numbers with Sam StovallSam Stovall, S&P's chief economic strategist, says he has a neutral exposure to stocks, with an overweight in international. "We have split up the 60%...
February 01, 2008
When Value Means GrowthIn the process of screening the equity universe for possible inclusion in the Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund, manager Michael Carmen considers a company's earnings potential...
February 01, 2008
Are Active ETFs on the Horizon?According to a late November SEC filing, PowerShares Capital Management could be gearing up to launch four actively managed exchange-traded funds:o PowerShares Active AlphaQ Fundo...