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China Likes ETFs, Too

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:37 GMT

China's sovereign wealth fund shows a taste for the SPDRs and the QQQs.

Going Beyond China With ETFs

twocents@thestreet.com (Kevin Grewal) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:36 GMT

Explore Hong Kong, Korea and other emerging nations in Asia through these ETFs.

Travelers Charts Safe Course: Best in Class

twocents@thestreet.com (David MacDougall) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:54 GMT

While AIG dove deep into a risky market, Travelers stuck to its conservative investment strategy, helping it weather the weak economy.

Old Guard ETFs Hemorrhaging

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:00 GMT

The ETF landscape is changing as longtime funds like the SPDR S&P 500 are losing market share to new competitors that are enticing customers with commission free offers.

Three Banks With Rising Shares, Big Dividends

twocents@thestreet.com (Philip van Doorn) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

The following smaller banks have outperformed their rivals while continuing to pay relatively large dividends.

Genoptix, Momenta Shares Headed for Gains

twocents@thestreet.com (Gregg Greenberg) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

Fund manager Finny Kuruvilla says he's finding strong prospects among health care stocks, such as Momenta Pharmaceuticals and Genoptix.

Three Stocks Being Unfairly Punished

twocents@thestreet.com (Jake Lynch) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

Growth-style stocks have been battered in the stock-market decline of 2010. But these three companies score highly in our review.

Five Growth Stocks With a Margin of Safety

twocents@thestreet.com (Jake Lynch) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

Lincoln Educational Services, Medco Health Solutions, Bio-Reference Laboratories, DeVry and Teva Pharmaceuticals are rated 'buy.'

Dave's Daily: Rainy Days & Mondays

twocents@thestreet.com (Dave Fry) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:49 GMT

Markets and ETF expert Dave Fry says investors lost their bullish conviction as the day wore on and jitters rose about Bernanke's plans for interest rates. This edition of Dave's Daily also looks at CVS/Caremark, Home Depot and related ETFs like XLY and XLB.

US Airways, Brookfield, BreitBurn Rise to Highs

twocents@thestreet.com (Jake Lynch) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:34 GMT

US Airways, Brookfield Properties and BreitBurn Energy Partners hit 52-week highs on Monday.

Eurozone ETFs Taken to Woodshed

twocents@thestreet.com (Gary Gordon) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:22 GMT

All of the eurozone is being hit hard, not just by the sovereign debt blowup, but by the recent resurgence of the U.S. dollar.

Toyota Weighs on Japan ETF

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:51 GMT

The latest problems with the automaker is one of the many factors that dictate the direction of the ETF.

Seven Surprising ETFs of 2010

twocents@thestreet.com (Michael Johnston) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:51 GMT

A Japan fund and a Colombia fund are among the picks.

Five ETFs to Watch This Week

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:01 GMT

ETF holders should keep an eye to these five funds as currencies, debt, regulation and fear are all set to act on stocks this week

Dow Stocks -- From Bottom to Top

twocents@thestreet.com (David MacDougall) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

Dow stocks have resisted the equity-market decline more so than small-cap indices. Here's a ranking of No. 30 to No. 1.

The Best Online Tax Services

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

We put four popular tax preparation services -- TurboTax, TaxACT, H&R Block and CompleteTax -- to the test. Find out which one is best for you.

Insurance Stocks With the Biggest Volatility

twocents@thestreet.com (Gavin Magor) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

Insurance stocks have barely budged in the past month. These companies, however, are still volatile, providing investment opportunities.

Tax Changes That Could Boost Your Return

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

Here are some tax code changes that could impact what you owe or get back this year.

How Obama's Budget Plan Could Affect You

twocents@thestreet.com (Joe Mont) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

Here are some of the ways the Obama administration's proposed tax policies could impact middle- and high-income earners, and small businesses.

There's No Such Thing as an ETF Bubble

twocents@thestreet.com (Roger Nusbaum) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

Some have said that ETF bubbles helped lead to the stock-market decline. As ETFs track indexes, that can't be true.

'Lost Decade' Shows It Pays to Diversify

twocents@thestreet.com (Stan Luxenberg) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

The S&P 500 fell an average of 1% a year for the past decade. But 51 of 55 investment categories gained, suggesting diversification is the key.

Ralcorp Basks in Slump: Under the Radar

twocents@thestreet.com (Jake Lynch) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

Ralcorp, the generic-food purveyor, has risen about 7% in the past month, while the S&P 500 has fallen by the same amount.

Five Value Stocks That Defy Market Decline

twocents@thestreet.com (Jake Lynch) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

TreeHouse Foods, Lincoln Educational Services, DaVita, Church & Dwight and General Mills are rated 'buy.'

Don Dion's Weekly ETF Blog Wrap

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:37 GMT

The Power Shares India, the SPDR KBW Regional Banking and the Claymore/AlphaShares China Real Estate were three ETFs on Don Dion's radar.

Don Dion's Weekly ETF Winners and Losers

twocents@thestreet.com (Don Dion) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:53 GMT

Here's a look at Don Dion's ETF winners and losers for the week.

Dave's Daily: Lying With Statistics

twocents@thestreet.com (Dave Fry) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:42 GMT

Stock and ETF expert Dave Fry says the government is manipulating the unemployment statistics and job concerns roiled the markets today. This edition of Dave's Daily also comments on Apple, Amazon and Google along with ETFs such as SPY, XLF and GLD.

Emerging-Market ETFs Still Have Steam

twocents@thestreet.com (Kevin Grewal) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:52 GMT

Gain exposure to these developing nations, rich in natural resources and commodities, through one of these ETFs.

Jobs Report Shows Roots of Recovery

twocents@thestreet.com (David MacDougall) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:32 GMT

Drilling down into today's jobs report reveals some industries are getting stronger.

Boring Is Best: Under the Radar

twocents@thestreet.com (Jake Lynch) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

Grainger distributes hand tools and flashlights to customers, and money to investors.

Buying Time on Small-Business Taxes

twocents@thestreet.com (Elizabeth Blackwell) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:00 GMT

When it comes to small-business taxes, you have to pay the piper. But there are ways to delay the big bill.