Commentators mark the effective start of the bear market at October 9, 2007. That's when the major U.S. benchmarks logged record highs, including a 1565 price for the S&P 500. Yet the actual beginning came... Continue Reading...
Some folks are appraising the recent news regarding residential real estate. And, the assessments are mostly positive. Do you know what the best real estate-related investments are? Also, "Cash For Clunkers" is being billed as... Continue Reading...
Few areas of world stock markets have received as much negative attention as export-dependent Japan. Some describe the country's prospects as deader than a rusty collection of doornails. Indeed, the pricey yen makes it difficult... Continue Reading...
Crude oil has been surging by 5% one day, selling off 5% the next. And yet, we've still seen a fairly stable trading range for the commodity between $60 and $70 per barrel. If there's... Continue Reading...
On Wednesday, the Shanghai Composite had its biggest one-day percentage drop since last winter. The 5% drop came on heavy volume and China bears say a major downturn is coming. Others who are speaking out... Continue Reading...
With the relative success of Gold, Silver and Platinum ETFs, De Beers is contemplating a Diamond ETF. Find out if this addition to the commodity pool might be a windfall for your portfolio. Also, we're... Continue Reading...
First there were "green shoots." That set the stage for a recovery off of the March lows. Next came a Q2 earnings season that was much stronger than had been "expected." That prepared the canvas... Continue Reading...
There are fewer workers to pay taxes for the retirees from the "Greatest Generation." States have seen their property tax coffers decimated. And a national health care program is likely to drain more dollars from... Continue Reading...
When Barclays first rolled out the exchange-trade note (ETN) concept with the iPath brand, I was definitely intrigued. In fact, one of my favorite investments for years was the Dow Jones Total Commodity Index (DJP).... Continue Reading...
The long awaited partnership between Microsoft and Yahoo has finally been confirmed. Do you know what this might mean for some of your favorite tech ETFs? Also, what's the latest on bond index ETFs? How... Continue Reading...
