Stocks
The stock market news and analysis you need to know when developing, monitoring and adjusting client portfolios.
It's All Up to Housing
By Ben WarwickThe second quarter may have begun with a bang, but it could very well end with a whimper. Stocks ruled the roost in April, with impressive...
April 01, 2008
State Street Seeks Foreign DividendsState Street Global Advisors, the investment management arm of State Street Corporation, has launched the SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF (DWX). The fund will track...
April 01, 2008
Northern ExposureAdvisors 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...
April 01, 2008
India ETF Debuts on NYSE ArcaThe PowerShares India Portfolio (PIN) began trading March 5 on the NYSE Arca. The new fund follows the Indus India Index which provides coverage to industry...
March 27, 2008
Beyond Stocks and BondsAt a time when financial market conditions are going from bad to worse, experts believe that those who can afford to put some of their retirement savings into alternative assets will increasingly be looking to do so.
March 03, 2008
All Commodities Are Not Created EqualWith traditional markets in the doldrums and Asian economic growth on a tear, commodities are among the hottest investments around. There's a case to be...
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...