Stocks
The stock market news and analysis you need to know when developing, monitoring and adjusting client portfolios.
October 01, 2008
A Few Words About Current Market ConditionsWith all the verbal diarrhea being spouted by the talking heads on CNBC and other channels, I thought it most appropriate to limit my comments on the current market debacle to a few bullet points.
October 01, 2008
Claymore ETF Changes IndexThe Claymore/BBD High Income Index ETF (LVL) has changed its name and underlying index. The fund has been renamed the Claymore S&P Global Dividend Opportunities...
October 01, 2008
Van Eck Launched Mideast ETFWhen it rains it pours. And lately, it's been pouring Middle East-focused exchange-traded funds. Van Eck Global is the latest provider to introduce an ETF focused...
October 01, 2008
Behind the Numbers, with David Kelly"We've seem to have hit somewhat of a turning point on the dollar, so we want to be primarily in U.S. stocks now," explains David...
October 01, 2008
Significant ValueCommodity prices may shift in the short term, but the long-term demand outlook for energy and new deals are steadily propelling the sector in positive...
September 25, 2008
Ahead of the packKarin Anderson outlines a few funds that kept their hands out of the financials cookie jar in a handy article for Morningstar. She highlights the Pioneer...
September 18, 2008
MORGAN STANLEY PRAISES REGULATORS AS FATE REMAINS UNCLEAR (Sept. 18, 2008)Morgan Stanley, the sole remaining wirehouse broker-dealer not owned by a bank, is praising New York Attorney General Cuomo for "taking strong action to root out improper short selling of financial st
September 04, 2008
No energy on Wall StreetFalling energy stocks dragged Wall Street down, the Financial Times reports, with crude oil falling as far as $8 per barrel. The sector has fallen...
September 02, 2008
Mixed Outlook for EquitiesOn the inflation front, the slowdown in global economic growth has finally hampered the rise in raw materials. Crude oil has fallen precipitously in the last few months, which has proven to be a boon for airline stocks and other big users of energy. As speculators continue to back away...
September 02, 2008
Scholar: Women Should Ease Up On StocksA Wharton School professor emeritus says women may be wise to ignore advisors who tell them to cope with long lifespans by loading up on ...