Dow at Record High: More Upside for ETFs? Thu, 03 Aug 2017 15:47:03 +0000 The Dow Jones Industrial Average index crossed the 22,000-mark and gave a boost to the fund DIA.
Why 3M Is Trading at a Premium Compared to Its Peers Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:07:40 +0000 In this article, we'll look at MMM's latest valuations and compare them to its peers'. On July 3, 2017, MMM was trading at a one-year forward PE of 22.70x.
Top 3 ETFs That Track the Dow Tue, 13 Jun 2017 16:09:00 +0000 Tracking blue chip stocks of the DJIA is simple with these 3 exchange-traded funds.
Why The Dow Matters Fri, 26 May 2017 14:37:00 +0000 Although the DJIA only includes 30 stocks, it can tell you a lot about the market as a whole.
Exploring Analysts’ Latest Price Recommendations for 3M Thu, 25 May 2017 17:05:46 +0000 On May 25, 2017, 18 brokerage companies were actively tracking 3M Company (MMM) stock. About 44.0% of those analysts recommended “buys” on the stock.
What Analysts Are Recommending for 3M Stock Fri, 28 Apr 2017 13:06:37 +0000 As of April 24, 2017, 18 brokerage firms were actively tracking 3M (MMM) stock. About 44.0% of those analysts are recommending a "buy" for the stock.
Stock Market Today: Stocks Finish Mixed Ahead of Thanksgiving Wed, 22 Nov 2017 22:29:06 +0000 U.S. equities finished mixed on Wednesday ahead of the long Thanksgiving holiday. Markets are closed Thursday and the New York Stock Exchange will close early on Friday. In the stock market today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.3%, the S&P 500 gave back 0.1% the Nasdaq Composite added 0.1% and the Russell 2000 dropped 14 basis points.
Watch Bonds to See if the Bullishness Can Continue Wed, 22 Nov 2017 12:27:12 +0000 U.S. large-cap stocks notched new record highs on Tuesday, pushing the S&P 500 past the 2,600 level on an intraday basis for the first time ever, in relatively quiet trading. Felt like machine-driven, central-bank funded algorithmic demand with a gap and rise at the open with nary a hint of volatility or texture.
Higher Highs Again. Be Thankful Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:03:00 +0000 Major stock markets and indices have reached record highs again this year, which has also been the least volatile in history.
Investment Directions: Rethinking risk, rethinking returns Tue, 21 Nov 2017 19:25:33 +0000 Fly like an eagle As markets continue to climb higher, investor sentiment seems to have turned from doubt to acceptance. Economic growth is above trend in most regions in the world, keeping us aloft, but we don’t appear to be soaring too dangerously ...
Week 46: Crude Tanker Industry Update Tue, 21 Nov 2017 18:08:14 +0000 In week 46, which ended on November 17, 2017, the BDTI rose from 803 to 809. In week 45, it fell by 40 points.
Eastern Europe and the Polish Surprise Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:13:09 +0000 My recent travels took me to Eastern Europe, where I had the opportunity to meet with colleagues and discuss the latest developments in the region. I thought I’d invite Greg Konieczny, who is based in Romania, to share some of his insights. Greg is ...
Learning From The 1980’s Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:56:52 +0000 Forget about big hair, Ray-Bans, and Donkey Kong. Don’t even think about Live-Aid, Thriller, and E.T. Above all else, the 1980s were the gravy days of the money supply aggregates . Beginning in late 1979, the Fed built its policy approach around the ...
International News Keeps Poking the Markets Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:35:50 +0000 U.S. equities pushed higher on Monday amid quiet, drama-free trading as traders largely ignored word overnight that German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government could be forced to dissolve as coalition negotiations broke down.
Top 5 ETFs That Track the Dow by Volume Mon, 09 Jan 2017 18:21:00 +0000 These are the top 5 ETFs that track the Dow Jones Industrial Index, listed by average trading volume.
5 Top Asia Pacific ETFs Thu, 20 Jul 2017 10:06:00 +0000 Profiting from this high-growth region of the world is easy with exchange-traded funds.
South Korea Maintains Interest Rate, Inflation Nears Target Rate Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:37:00 +0000 Asia’s (VPL) (EPP) fourth-largest economy, South Korea’s (EWY), showed some moderate signs of recovery in 1Q17. Improved global (ACWI) (VT) economic conditions have boosted the country’s exports and investments ...
South Korean Stock Market Surges despite Geopolitical Tensions Thu, 01 Jun 2017 11:38:56 +0000 South Korea's (EWY) stock market soared to a new high recently, posting large gains across the Asia-Pacific region (VPL)(EPP). In this series, we'll discuss what we can expect from South Korea for the ...
Permian Pipeline Bottleneck Forces Steep Discounts Mon, 03 Apr 2017 23:00:00 +0000 Oil production in the Permian Basin has been rising rapidly, and now the pipeline capacity in the region is struggling to keep up, forcing producers to provide discounts
Here’s All You Need to Know About US Strategy In Asia-Pacific Tue, 07 Mar 2017 11:23:23 +0000 BY XANDER SNYDER AND CHEYENNE LIGON On a recent trip to the Pacific, US Defense Secretary James Mattis reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to guard Japan against foreign threats. Both the US and Japan have interests in the South China Sea. ...
How Cheniere Energy Viewed the Global LNG Market in 2016 Thu, 02 Mar 2017 19:35:43 +0000 The global LNG (liquefied natural gas) supply continued to experience strong growth in 2016, driven by supply growth from Australia and the United States.
What Lies Ahead for Australia ETFs? Wed, 11 Oct 2017 20:52:08 +0000 Australia's retail sales suffer highest decline in more than four years, while business activity remains strong.
ETFs to Lose If Trump Bans Trade With North Korean Partners Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:30:03 +0000 Though Trump's threat seems unrealistic, we have highlighted five ETFs that are expected to hurt most from Trump???s trade ban with North Korean partners.
Telstra: Bad News Comes In Threes; Stock Down 6% to 5-Year Low Wed, 30 Aug 2017 04:47:00 +0000 Telstra (TLS.AU) is having a bad day, with shares in Australia's dominant telco falling 6% on Wednesday. Telstra announced a final dividend of 15.5 Australian cents at its full-year results earlier this month. Under the agreement with the government-backed nbn co, Telstra will receive AUD11 billion for its copper network and then receive ongoing payments until 2045 for access to its other infrastructure.
Assess Asia-Pacific With This ETF Fri, 28 Jul 2017 12:20:36 +0000 This year, investors have been devoted to exchange-traded funds offering exposure to developed markets, excluding the U.S. Within this group of ETFs are offerings that allow investors to tap specific regions ...
ETFs Impacted by NAFTA Talks Wed, 22 Nov 2017 21:48:09 +0000 There seems to be some, if not much progress, in NAFTA talks as the fifth round of negotiations close; risks remain.
5 International ETFs to Get the Best of All Worlds Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:13:47 +0000 Although it’s not the most exciting investment, these days, you can’t go wrong with the benchmark exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY). Year-to-date, the trust fund is up nearly 16%. However, given its remarkable rally under ever-declining volume, many investors are seeking alternative opportunities. As such, I believe there’s no better time to consider international ETFs to buy than right now.
Oh Canada: Don’t Forget This ETF Up 11% YTD Tue, 31 Oct 2017 16:32:03 +0000 With U.S. stocks soaring again this year, it is easy for investors to overlook Canada. However, the northern neighbor to the U.S. is home to its own impressive equity market. The iShares MSCI Canada ETF ...
What Lies Ahead for Canada ETFs? Tue, 03 Oct 2017 20:05:08 +0000 Canada's GDP growth stalls in July, dimming prospects of an immediate rate rise.
Canada ETFs Rise After Unexpected Rate Hike Thu, 07 Sep 2017 22:28:10 +0000 Canada hikes its key interest rate for the second consecutive time in September, putting the spotlight on ETFs with exposure to the country.
Can Canadian ETFs Continue Their Rally? Fri, 01 Sep 2017 20:02:08 +0000 Canadian GDP rises at the fastest pace in six years on account of better-than-expected household spending.
Analysts Are Bullish on Teck Resources in 3Q17 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 18:06:42 +0000 Of the 19 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters, four rated Teck Resources as a “strong buy,” 13 rated it as a "buy," and two rated it as a “hold.”
ETF Scorecard: November 24 Edition Fri, 24 Nov 2017 13:00:00 +0000 To help investors keep up with the markets, we present our ETF Scorecard. The Scorecard takes a step back and looks at how various asset classes across the globe are performing. The weekly performance is from last Friday’s open to this week’s Thursday close.
Why Germany’s Services PMI Weakened in October Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:31:49 +0000 The final Markit Germany’s services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 54.70 in October 2017 compared to 55.60 in September 2017.
Chart in Focus: Spain’s Services PMI in September 2017 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:38:21 +0000 According to a report by Markit Economics, the final Spain services PMI stood at 56.7 in September 2017 compared to 56.0 in August.
Asian Markets Rose amid China’s Strong New Loans Data Mon, 18 Sep 2017 14:22:57 +0000 On September 18, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.53% and ended at 3,362.86. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) rose 0.54% and closed at 103.20.
Asian Markets Are Mixed amid North Korea Tensions Fri, 15 Sep 2017 13:57:56 +0000 On September 15, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.53% and ended at 3,353.62. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) fell 0.1% and closed at 102.65.
Asian Markets Pulled Back amid China’s Weak Economic Data Fri, 15 Sep 2017 12:33:39 +0000 On September 14, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.38% and ended at 3,371.43. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) rose 0.33% and closed at 102.75.
Asian Markets Are Stable amid Improved Market Sentiment Wed, 13 Sep 2017 11:41:58 +0000 On September 13, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.14% and ended at 3,384.15. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) rose 0.23% and closed at 102.41.
Asian Markets Started the Week on a Stable Note Mon, 11 Sep 2017 12:21:03 +0000 On September 11, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.33% and ended at 3,376.42. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) fell 0.53% and closed at 100.30.
Asian Markets Were Mixed on September 8 Fri, 08 Sep 2017 12:41:43 +0000 On September 8, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.01% and ended at 3,365.24. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) rose 0.78% and closed at 100.83.
Asian Markets Lost Strength amid North Korea Tensions Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:21:37 +0000 On Tuesday, the Shanghai Composite started the day on a weaker note by opening lower. However, the market gained strength as the day progressed.
Asian Markets Are Stable on September 1 Fri, 01 Sep 2017 12:39:39 +0000 On September 1, 2017, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.19% and ended at 3,367.12. The SPDR S&P China ETF (GXC) rose 0.32% and closed at 100.65.
Why the IMF Upgraded Its Eurozone Growth Forecast Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:33:21 +0000 The International Monetary Fund (or IMF) has upgraded its growth projections for Eurozone countries, including France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Why the International Monetary Fund Expects Continued Euro Growth Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:41:55 +0000 The International Monetary Fund (or IMF) has revised its growth projections for France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Growth projections for Germany (FGM), France (EWQ), and Italy (EWI) were upgraded by…
Beat The Market Twice With These 2 Leading Sector Plays Fri, 23 Jun 2017 12:36:45 +0000 A pair of mortgage ETFs holding big gainer Annaly Capital Management remain in buy range after recently hitting their highest levels in more than two years.
Political Jitters Put These Europe ETFs in Focus Wed, 31 May 2017 13:40:01 +0000 The hot and soaring corner of the world equity market seems to be losing momentum this week as European stocks declined for the fourth consecutive day.
ETF Scorecard: November 17 Edition Fri, 17 Nov 2017 13:00:00 +0000 To help investors keep up with the markets, we present our ETF Scorecard. The Scorecard takes a step back and looks at how various asset classes across the globe are performing. The weekly performance is from last Friday’s open to this week’s Thursday close.
Why Jamie Dimon Thinks Bitcoin Is a Fraud Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:15:19 +0000 Legendary investor Bill Miller said in an interview with CNBC that 30% of his asset allocation is currently in bitcoin.
A Look at Key Economic Indicators Released in the Past Week Thu, 16 Nov 2017 12:33:34 +0000 In this series, we’ll examine the final services PMI for the US, the UK, Japan, France, Germany, Spain, and the Eurozone for October 2017. We'll also look at the US consumer confidence level.
5 International ETFs to Get the Best of All Worlds Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:13:47 +0000 Although it’s not the most exciting investment, these days, you can’t go wrong with the benchmark exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY). Year-to-date, the trust fund is up nearly 16%. However, given its remarkable rally under ever-declining volume, many investors are seeking alternative opportunities. As such, I believe there’s no better time to consider international ETFs to buy than right now.
IMF World Economic Outlook October 2017 Update Thu, 09 Nov 2017 21:02:31 +0000 The International Monetary Fund or IMF publishes the "World Economic Outlook" or WEO report biannually, in April and September or October, and it publishes two updates in January and July.
Key Insight into Japan’s Manufacturing PMI in October Wed, 08 Nov 2017 16:52:24 +0000 Japan’s manufacturing PMI stood at 52.8 in October 2017, compared with 52.90 in September 2017, and beat the preliminary market estimation of 52.5.
1 ETF and 3 Japanese Stocks to Buy as “Abenomics” Gets a Major Boost Thu, 02 Nov 2017 18:31:52 +0000 Immediately following a series of corruption scandals, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appeared destined to lose his grip on power. Time published an article affirming that Abe’s political reemergence is a plus for President Donald Trump. Abe eagerly forged a close friendship with the Commander-in-Chief, despite Trump’s anachronistically aggressive statements about Japan.
Why the Recent Election Results Are Positive for Japan Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:15:31 +0000 Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s call for an early election worked in his favor. He called for a snap election to take advantage of his high ratings.
Safer and cheaper than Europe—why it’s time to jump into Swiss stocks Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:16:43 +0000 It’s safer to invest in, cheap and offers a huge potential in continued earnings recovery. As the big investment banks start to look ahead to 2018, UBS has already picked one of its favorites and the needle ...
Falling Franc Super For Switzerland ETFs Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:54:28 +0000 Ample adulation is being heaped upon Europe exchange-traded funds this year and rightfully so. Not only are European stocks attractively valued when measured against the S&P 500 and other U.S. equity benchmarks, ...
What’s behind Malaysia’s Large Trade Surplus in June 2017? Fri, 11 Aug 2017 21:53:18 +0000 Malaysia's trade surplus jumped to 9.9 billion Malaysian ringgit (MYR) (about $2.3 billion as of August 11, 2017) in June 2017—an 80% rise YoY.
Where Malaysian Business Confidence Stood in 2Q17 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:37:37 +0000 Malaysian business confidence as reported by MIER (Malaysian Institute of Economic Research) gave an optimistic outlook for Malaysia after 1Q17.
The NCAA 'Sweet 16'of ETFs: Who Wins? Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:45:03 +0000 The excitement surrounding the tournament and its impact on the stock world has led investors' to look at ETFs that could act as a proxy for the game.
Will Election Cast A Pall on the Netherlands ETF? Tue, 14 Mar 2017 15:50:03 +0000 Wilders appears to have lost momentum in the final week, falling behind Rutte???s party with 22 seats compared with 25 in early March.
Netherlands ETF Not Yet Reflecting Political Risks Fri, 13 Jan 2017 13:28:54 +0000 The iShares MSCI Netherlands Investable(ETF) (NYSE: EWN ), the largest New York-listed exchange-traded fund dedicated to Dutch stocks, is up just over 4 percent year-to-date. That can be seen as a sign ...
With Europe ETFs in Spotlight, Don’t Forget Austria ETF Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:13:46 +0000 With Europe ETFs receiving renewed adulation this year, some single-country Eurozone funds are bound to go overlooked as investors focus on larger economies, such as Germany and France. That is the plight ...
6 Europe ETFs Are Top Picks Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:01:04 +0000 Europe ETFs that are still buy candidates after a superb rally.
Why Spain’s Services PMI Fell in October 2017 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 12:33:40 +0000 According to a report by Markit Economics, the final Spain services PMI stood at 54.6 in October 2017 compared to 56.7 in September 2017.
Why the IMF Upgraded Its Eurozone Growth Forecast Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:33:21 +0000 The International Monetary Fund (or IMF) has upgraded its growth projections for Eurozone countries, including France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Behind Spain’s New and Improved Manufacturing PMI Thu, 09 Nov 2017 12:32:06 +0000 Spain's manufacturing PMI rose to 55.8 in October 2017, compared with 54.3 in September 2017. The PMI figure beat the preliminary market estimation of 54.9.
Analyzing the European Central Bank’s October Statement Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:25:12 +0000 The reduction to the ECB's bond-buying program will likely have a mixed impact on the bond markets of countries in the European Union.
Spain ETFs Pare Pullback from Catalan’s Declaration Mon, 30 Oct 2017 18:21:24 +0000 Spain country-specific exchange traded funds were among the best performers Monday after a sharp plunge in the preceding session in response to Catalan’s declaration of independence. The iShares MSCI Spain ...
Spain ETF: Risks Abound as Catalonia Pushes for Independence Mon, 30 Oct 2017 16:00:32 +0000 The iShares MSCI Spain Capped ETF (NYSEArca: EWP) slumped nearly 2% last Friday as Catalonia’s parliament moved to declare its independence from Spain while Spain itself moved to take over Catalonia. EWP ...
Catalonia Likely Stuck With Spain Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:01:00 +0000 The EU has made clear to the Catalonians that a vote to leave Spain is also a vote to leave the EU -- its customs union and currency zone.
Insight into France’s Services PMI in October 2017 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:03:12 +0000 The final Markit France services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 57.3 in October compared to 57 in September 2017.
A Look at Key Economic Indicators Released in the Past Week Thu, 16 Nov 2017 12:33:34 +0000 In this series, we’ll examine the final services PMI for the US, the UK, Japan, France, Germany, Spain, and the Eurozone for October 2017. We'll also look at the US consumer confidence level.
Why the IMF Upgraded Its Eurozone Growth Forecast Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:33:21 +0000 The International Monetary Fund (or IMF) has upgraded its growth projections for Eurozone countries, including France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
These Key Economic Indicators Are on the Horizon for Investors Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:31:35 +0000 Next week, we’ll analyze what the services activity indicates for major developed nations, as both manufacturing and services are crucial parts of every economy.
Europe Dominates Global Green Bonds Issuance in 2017 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 14:01:16 +0000 Green muni bonds accounted for 56% of US green bond issuances in the first half of 2017 and are expected to touch $10 billion this year.
ETFs in Focus as France GDP Growth Slows Thu, 02 Nov 2017 21:34:09 +0000 GDP growth in France slows from second quarter as exports slow; year-over-year growth at a six-year high.
What Lies Ahead for Singapore ETFs? Tue, 17 Oct 2017 18:17:06 +0000 Singapore's GDP grows at its fastest pace in three years in the third quarter, driven by strong growth in manufacturing.
Where Micron’s Profit Growth Stands next to Revenue Growth Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:36:54 +0000 Micron is thriving in a strong memory environment, wherein increasing DRAM (dynamic random access memory) and NAND prices are driving earnings.
What’s behind Malaysia’s Large Trade Surplus in June 2017? Fri, 11 Aug 2017 21:53:18 +0000 Malaysia's trade surplus jumped to 9.9 billion Malaysian ringgit (MYR) (about $2.3 billion as of August 11, 2017) in June 2017—an 80% rise YoY.
A Unique Apple ETF Play in Emerging Markets Mon, 09 Oct 2017 17:15:58 +0000 Hundreds of ETFs feature some exposure to shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), but one emerging markets ETF, although it does not own directly own Apple, is a credible play on the iPhone maker. The iShares ...
Where Micron’s Profit Growth Stands next to Revenue Growth Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:36:54 +0000 Micron is thriving in a strong memory environment, wherein increasing DRAM (dynamic random access memory) and NAND prices are driving earnings.
How Will Apple Perform in China in Fiscal 3Q17? Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:37:19 +0000 Apple’s (AAPL) revenue in Greater China fell 14% YoY (year-over-year) from $12.5 billion in fiscal 2Q16 to $10.7 billion in fiscal 2Q17.
Speculation about NVIDIA’s Volta Gaming Graphic Processing Unit Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:38:31 +0000 NVIDIA (NVDA) has officially unveiled its next-generation Volta architecture. Whenever the company develops a new architecture, it first launches it on the Tesla GPU (graphic processing unit) platform ...
A Look at Key Economic Indicators Released in the Past Week Thu, 16 Nov 2017 12:33:34 +0000 In this series, we’ll examine the final services PMI for the US, the UK, Japan, France, Germany, Spain, and the Eurozone for October 2017. We'll also look at the US consumer confidence level.
Why the IMF Sees Continued Uncertainty in the UK Thu, 09 Nov 2017 22:35:19 +0000 The International Monetary Fund (or IMF), in its October world economic outlook, downgraded its growth outlook for the United Kingdom.
IMF World Economic Outlook October 2017 Update Thu, 09 Nov 2017 21:02:31 +0000 The International Monetary Fund or IMF publishes the "World Economic Outlook" or WEO report biannually, in April and September or October, and it publishes two updates in January and July.
These Key Economic Indicators Are on the Horizon for Investors Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:31:35 +0000 Next week, we’ll analyze what the services activity indicates for major developed nations, as both manufacturing and services are crucial parts of every economy.
Bank of England Raises Interest Rate to 0.50% Fri, 03 Nov 2017 20:15:16 +0000 The BOE (Bank of England) in its November meeting increased its benchmark interest rates from 0.25% to 0.50%.
European Markets Are Strong Early on November 3 Fri, 03 Nov 2017 12:58:44 +0000 At 6:30 AM EST on November 3, the FTSE 100 Index was trading at 7,578.25 with a gain of 0.3%. EWU fell 0.09% on November 2.
ETFs Impacted by NAFTA Talks Wed, 22 Nov 2017 21:48:09 +0000 There seems to be some, if not much progress, in NAFTA talks as the fifth round of negotiations close; risks remain.
NAFTA Talks Still an Issue for the Mexico ETF Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:41:03 +0000 The iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF (NYSEArca: EWW), the largest ETF dedicated to Mexican equities, is lower by about 4.6% over the past month and negotiations surrounding the North American Free Trade ...
Oh Mexico! As Nafta Heats Up, Peso May Get Chills Tue, 07 Nov 2017 14:26:00 +0000 It may be time for Brazil’s currency to strengthen and as fears mount for the Mexican peso. The Brazilian real (BRL) has been under pressure, but that could change as the economy improves and investors return. At the same time, the Mexican peso (MXN) could weaken as North American Free Trade Agreement trade talks resume, says emerging markets foreign currency strategist Kiran Kowshik with UniCredit Bank in London.
NAFTA Risk is a Problem For The Mexico ETF Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:44:56 +0000 The iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF (NYSEArca: EWW), the largest ETF dedicated to Mexican equities, is slumping. Down about 8% over the past month, the ETF is now up 14% this year, meaning its year-to-date ...
NAFTA Exit Way Worse For Mexico Than U.S. Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:26:00 +0000 Mexico will be in trouble if Trump pulls the plug on this decades-old trade arrangement between the three, interlocked North American economies.
You Don't Say? NAFTA Risks Linger For Mexico ETF Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:18:14 +0000 Leading up to and immediately following the 2016 U.S. presidential election, the iShares MSCI Mexico Capped ETF (NYSE: EWW ) was one of the worst-performing emerging markets single-country exchange-traded ...
Why Emerging-Markets Stocks Are Misbehavin' Tue, 24 Oct 2017 14:33:00 +0000 Emerging market equities are taking a breather this week as investors watch BRICS' central bank actions, study the Chinese Communist Party's week-long gathering and listen to rumblings from U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's Middle East meetings. The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets exchange-traded fund (EEM), with a rise of more than 31% this year, is off by 0.7% this week while the Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO), up nearly 25% this year, has slipped 0.6% this week. Stocks in Asia are faring a little better, with the VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF (VNM) hitting a 52-week high today, and shares in Thailand and South Korea also moving higher.
Facing Nuclear Threat, How Is South Korea ETF Doing So Well? Fri, 17 Nov 2017 22:33:36 +0000 South Korea is under threat of war from a nuclear-equipped North Korean government, but you wouldn't know it from the chart of iShares MSCI South Korea Capped.
Trending: Nickel Skyrockets on Hopes of Higher Demand Thu, 09 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000 ETFdb.com analyzes the search patterns of our visitors each week. By sharing these trends with our readers, we hope to provide insights into what the financial world is concerned about and how to position your portfolio.
Defense Stocks Dip Despite New Major North Korea Escalations Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:43:09 +0000 Shares of companies with ties to U.S. defense spending, including Lockheed Martin (LMT) and Boeing (BA), fell on Monday despite newly intensified rhetoric from North Korea regarding the possibility of war with the U.S.
Emerging Markets Lose Ground; Korea & Latin America Funds Fall Mon, 25 Sep 2017 19:35:00 +0000 North Korea says President Trump’s latest comments about the country are a declaration of war and election results in Germany have sparked renewed fears that hurt Latin American currencies. Emerging markets ...
After Trump Threats At UN, Korea & Cuba Funds Hold On Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:33:00 +0000 U.S. President Donald Trump threatened North Korea with destruction, said the Iran nuclear deal was a bad one, railed against Venezuela's oppressive economic and social controls, and scolded Cuba in a speech Tuesday, his first before the United Nations. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up fractionally and the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets exchange-traded fund (EEM) was down 0.2% in recent trading. The Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund (CUBA), a closed-end play on the potential opening of Cuba's economy, was flat to lower in illiquid trading.
South Korea ETFs Steady After Missile Test Mon, 18 Sep 2017 14:44:16 +0000 North Korea attempted to roil global markets and send a message to South Korea late last week with another missile test, but the iShares MSCI South Korea Capped ETF (NYSEArca: EWY) showed some grit. EWY, ...
Samsung Leads the Global Smartphone Market Tue, 12 Sep 2017 18:05:16 +0000 Samsung (SSNLF) shipped 311.4 million smartphones in 2016, a fall of 3% year-over-year compared to shipments of 320.9 million units in 2015. Samsung is the world’s leading smartphone manufacturer.
ETF Scorecard: November 24 Edition Fri, 24 Nov 2017 13:00:00 +0000 To help investors keep up with the markets, we present our ETF Scorecard. The Scorecard takes a step back and looks at how various asset classes across the globe are performing. The weekly performance is from last Friday’s open to this week’s Thursday close.
Brazil’s Manufacturing PMI Improved: What’s Driving the Growth? Thu, 23 Nov 2017 12:33:11 +0000 According to data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit Brazil Manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 51.2 in October 2017 as compared to 50.9 in September 2017.
How Brazil’s Services PMI Looked in October 2017 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:00:26 +0000 Brazil's service PMI stood at 48.8 in October as compared to 50.7 in September 2017 and was below the preliminary market expectation of 50.5.
These Key Economic Indicators Were Released Last Week Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:29:55 +0000 In this series, we’ll take a look at the final manufacturing PMIs and services PMIs for India, China, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, and Indonesia in October 2017.
3 Popular Brazil ETFs Try to Bounce Back on Trend Thu, 16 Nov 2017 19:41:29 +0000 Brazilian equities have been slipping over the past few weeks, with some country-related ETFs recently testing their long-term trend lines, but the emerging market was leading the charge on Thursday’s ...
Assessing The Durability Of The Emerging Market Resurgence Mon, 13 Nov 2017 18:21:33 +0000 With the MSCI Emerging Markets Index up 33.4 percent year-to-date, it's not surprising that some investors are wondering if they have missed the emerging markets party. Further stoking that debate is the ...
6 Emerging Market Headlines To Watch Fri, 10 Nov 2017 21:46:00 +0000 There were big headlines from emerging markets this week, but the net effect was neutral on the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets exchange-traded fund (EEM) which turn in a flat performance for the week. The big loser Friday was Brazil, where important economic reforms appear to be suffocating in politics. The iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF (EWZ) fell 2% Friday, and that explains the fund's 1.2% slide on the week.
Final Trade: TPX, EWZ and more Thu, 09 Nov 2017 22:30:00 +0000 The "Fast Money" traders share their final trades of the day including Tempur Sealy, Brazil (EWZ), Overstock and Cypress Semiconductor.
Russia Versus Brazil: A Tale Of Two Countries In Crisis Wed, 08 Nov 2017 20:41:00 +0000 Within the biggest emerging markets in the world, only Brazil and Russia have been faced with deep recessions and political crises. But only one is managing to emerge from it.
South Africa ETF Rebounds as Rand Currency Strengthens Fri, 17 Nov 2017 19:32:17 +0000 The South African country-specific ETF fund climbed Friday as the rand currency strengthened. The iShares MSCI South Africa ETF (NYSEArca: EZA) advanced 3.6% Friday after rising 2.8% Thursday. Supporting ...
Thailand, Turkey and Mexico News, Some Bad, Sends EM Funds Higher Fri, 13 Oct 2017 16:28:00 +0000 News from Thailand, Turkey and Mexico sent funds higher this week, though it wasn't all good news. Brown Brothers Harriman currency strategists provide the following important news and a currency performance ...
Investors Sour on South Africa Emerging Markets ETF Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:25:12 +0000 The widely followed MSCI Emerging Markets Index is up more than 29% year-to-date and plenty of single-country emerging markets ETFs are performing as well if not better than the developing world benchmark. ...
Sibanye Gold Stock Sinks 8% on New Convertible Bond Tue, 19 Sep 2017 19:28:00 +0000 Shares of South Africa's Sibanye Gold (SBGL) slumped more than 8% in U.S. trading Tuesday after the mining company said it would sell convertible bonds that will dilute existing shareholder's equity. The iShares MSCI South Africa exchange-traded fund (EWZ) was up 0.3% in recent trading. Sibanye-Stillwater issued a press release on the deal, but it is not available to readers in Australia, Canada, Japan, South Africa or the United States, according to the Sibanye website.
Emerging Markets: UBS Likes These 5, But Not South Africa Mon, 18 Sep 2017 19:34:00 +0000 Emerging markets have generated some of the strongest 2017 returns among equity markets. Can the rally continue? At UBS Wealth Management, strategist Soledad Lopez and analysts Michael Bolliger and Lucy ...
Miners Slump as South Africa Stalls New Charter Thu, 14 Sep 2017 18:21:00 +0000 South Africa's new mining charter, designed to give black communities more rights in ownership, employment and redistribution of revenues, has been shelved until December, sending shares of mining companies ...
Why India’s Services PMI Rose in October Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:30:11 +0000 According to data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) for India strengthened in October 2017.
Investors Should Watch These Indicators This Week Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:29:57 +0000 The important indicators that will be released this week are US inflation, Eurozone inflation, and China retail sales.
Insight into France’s Services PMI in October 2017 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:03:12 +0000 The final Markit France services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 57.3 in October compared to 57 in September 2017.
Why Spain’s Services PMI Fell in October 2017 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 12:33:40 +0000 According to a report by Markit Economics, the final Spain services PMI stood at 54.6 in October 2017 compared to 56.7 in September 2017.
Safer and cheaper than Europe—why it’s time to jump into Swiss stocks Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:16:43 +0000 It’s safer to invest in, cheap and offers a huge potential in continued earnings recovery. As the big investment banks start to look ahead to 2018, UBS has already picked one of its favorites and the needle ...
ETF Scorecard: November 24 Edition Fri, 24 Nov 2017 13:00:00 +0000 To help investors keep up with the markets, we present our ETF Scorecard. The Scorecard takes a step back and looks at how various asset classes across the globe are performing. The weekly performance is from last Friday’s open to this week’s Thursday close.
China’s Services PMI Improved: Is the Economy Back on Track? Wed, 22 Nov 2017 18:30:18 +0000 According to data provided by Markit Economics, the Caixin China Services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) improved in October 2017 from its 21-month low in September.
Why China’s Manufacturing PMI Fell in October 2017 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 17:00:42 +0000 The October China manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) report indicates a fall in manufacturing activity in October as compared to September 2017.
These Key Economic Indicators Were Released Last Week Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:29:55 +0000 In this series, we’ll take a look at the final manufacturing PMIs and services PMIs for India, China, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, and Indonesia in October 2017.
Modi's India Is Rising Sat, 18 Nov 2017 14:11:00 +0000 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is lifting India up, placing it where it belongs.
What Factors Have Affected HPE’s Performance in Fiscal 2017 Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:32:13 +0000 Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) split with HP (HPQ) in November 2015 to focus on core growth areas. Last September, HPE announced the merger and spin-off of its non-core software assets…
Don't Be Shocked When China Stocks Tumble Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:05:00 +0000 China and the rest of the emerging markets assets class have outperformed the U.S. and Europe all year. It's the fourth quarter, and that means profit taking time.
India Stocks Sink: Economic Troubles & Pakistan Scuffles Fri, 22 Sep 2017 20:24:00 +0000 India is digging out of its deepest economic slump in three years, and is seeking more private investment to help boost growth. Private consumption decelerated because of demonetization -- the removal and slow replacement of 85% of the country's rupees last November. Then this year, India finally adopted a Goods and Services Tax (GST).
India shrugs off demonetisation concerns with GDP surprise Tue, 28 Feb 2017 23:19:41 +0000 Indian GDP surprised to the upside for the final quarter of 2016, growing 7% year-on-year, slower than 7.4% in the previous quarter but better than a market consensus of 6.1%, and our own expectation for 6.5% growth. We had warned that consensus was ...
3 of the Best Index Funds for Thrifty Investors Wed, 01 Nov 2017 17:49:29 +0000 The old adage “you get what you pay for” is not always applicable in the world of investing. It certainly is not all that applicable when it comes to the best index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Issuers of these products are constantly lowering fees in an effort to attract more assets from investors.
Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Is More Than Worth Its Premium Wed, 09 Aug 2017 15:46:15 +0000 It may be time to finally buy Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL, NASDAQ:GOOG). For those that have been absent on the GOOGL stock rally, it may be hard to jump in now. If investors want to own GOOGL via a fund — like the Fidelity Nasdaq Comp.
Top 4 ETFs to Track the Nasdaq in 2017 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 20:14:00 +0000 Investors seeking exposure to the tech sector may want to check out these Nasdaq ETFs.
Is Oasis Petroleum Stock Worth the Bet? Fri, 17 Feb 2017 15:37:39 +0000 Oasis Petroleum (OAS) hasn't had a good 2017 so far. In early February, the stock declined with several other energy stocks.
Anadarko Petroleum: Key Short Interest Trends Wed, 15 Feb 2017 12:37:15 +0000 Anadarko Petroleum’s (APC) short interest ratio on February 10, 2017, was ~1.6%. At the beginning of the year, its short interest ratio was ~2.2%.
Traders Bail On This Leveraged ETF As Earnings Roll In Wed, 19 Jul 2017 17:19:12 +0000 The S&P 500 is up 10 percent this year and with the benefit of 1.4 percent gain over the past week, the benchmark U.S. equity index continues pushing to record highs. Sounds like a recipe for trouble for ...
ProShares Announces ETF Share Splits Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:15:00 +0000 ProShares, a premier provider of ETFs, announced today forward and reverse share splits on 10 of its ETFs. The splits will not change the total value of a shareholder's investment.
'Stealth hedging' shows investors not so complacent Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:06:31 +0000 With the U.S. stock market at a record high and daily stock gyrations near multi-decade lows, some investors have raised concerns about the lack of fear in the market, but U.S. equity options market data suggests investors are far from complacent. Positioning in options on S&P 500 index (.SPX) and CBOE Volatility Index (.VIX) shows investors have been gradually adding to hedges over the last few months. The S&P 500 index (.SPX) has climbed 16 percent this year and is on pace for its eighth straight month of gains, the longest such streak since just before the 2007-2009 financial crisis.
Mario Gabelli on the Bull Market: Where Are We Now? Fri, 24 Nov 2017 13:52:33 +0000 On November 9, 2017, Mario Gabelli, the CEO and chair of Gabelli Funds, shared his views on market movement, fiscal policy, and his infrastructure and multimedia stock picks.
US futures point to a higher open, ahead of key data Fri, 24 Nov 2017 10:29:55 +0000 U.S. stock index futures pointed to a relatively flat open Friday, as investors gear up for more data during a shortened trading day.
Investors Should Watch These Indicators This Week Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:29:57 +0000 The important indicators that will be released this week are US inflation, Eurozone inflation, and China retail sales.
Trade of the Day: Facebook Inc Keeps Chugging Along Wed, 22 Nov 2017 12:22:46 +0000 U.S. stocks on Tuesday gave the bulls another strong rally, led by small-capitalization stocks as well as large-cap technology stocks in the Nasdaq 100 as represented by the PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 (ETF) (NASDAQ:QQQ). For some perspective, it is notable that FB stock and the very-large-cap technology stocks in the QQQ ETF have been and continue to be strong trend following stocks, which is to say that buying any dips or breakouts is a good strategy. If we zoom out to a multiyear chart we see that this past summer, Facebook stock embarked on a breakout of its well-defined longer-standing up-trend.
Higher Highs Again. Be Thankful Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:03:00 +0000 Major stock markets and indices have reached record highs again this year, which has also been the least volatile in history.
Market Convinced A 'Trump Bump' 2.0 Is Set For 2018 Mon, 20 Nov 2017 16:50:00 +0000 Emerging markets will tend to benefit from greater liquidity, providing the Trump Administration finally gets a law passed after one year in office.
The 4 Best ETFs to Short the Market Tue, 14 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000 An exchange-traded fund allows you to short a market segment instead of individual stocks.
Top 4 Inverse ETFs for a Bear Market Tue, 07 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000 These four bear-market inverse ETFs will keep you safe when the market drops.
Bill Dudley resigns—why the Fed will look much different in a year Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:21:00 +0000 New York Fed President Bill Dudley will be retiring in mid-2018. Last week, President Trump nominated Jerome Powell to be the next Fed chair after Janet Yellen steps down at the end of January. Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous and Jared Blikre discuss how might this affect markets, especially as the New York Fed is in charge of winding down the Fed’s $4.5 trillion balance sheet.
Barclays: Hurricane Harvey Will Be More Disruptive Than People Think Fri, 25 Aug 2017 21:41:00 +0000 Barclays thinks that the flooding impact alone could damage oil supply, as well as port facilities, and its impact is likely to be worse than the market is currently assuming.
Where Market Liquidity Is Really Coming From Thu, 24 Aug 2017 13:05:00 +0000 For the IMF, the global economy is still in recovery mode. For McKinsey & Company, liquidity is not what it used to be in the advanced economies of the world.
What to Expect from US Crude Oil Next Week Fri, 24 Nov 2017 17:05:16 +0000 On November 22, 2017, US crude oil’s implied volatility was 23%—approximately 3% below its 15-day average.
'Stealth hedging' shows investors not so complacent Fri, 24 Nov 2017 15:06:31 +0000 With the U.S. stock market at a record high and daily stock gyrations near multi-decade lows, some investors have raised concerns about the lack of fear in the market, but U.S. equity options market data suggests investors are far from complacent. Positioning in options on S&P 500 index (.SPX) and CBOE Volatility Index (.VIX) shows investors have been gradually adding to hedges over the last few months. The S&P 500 index (.SPX) has climbed 16 percent this year and is on pace for its eighth straight month of gains, the longest such streak since just before the 2007-2009 financial crisis.
Weather Impacts the US Natural Gas Market Fri, 24 Nov 2017 14:15:10 +0000 January US natural gas (DGAZ) (UNG) futures contracts fell 1.4% to $3.01 per MMBtu in electronic trading at 1:05 AM EST on November 24, 2017.
Mario Gabelli on the Bull Market: Where Are We Now? Fri, 24 Nov 2017 13:52:33 +0000 On November 9, 2017, Mario Gabelli, the CEO and chair of Gabelli Funds, shared his views on market movement, fiscal policy, and his infrastructure and multimedia stock picks.
US futures point to a higher open, ahead of key data Fri, 24 Nov 2017 10:29:55 +0000 U.S. stock index futures pointed to a relatively flat open Friday, as investors gear up for more data during a shortened trading day.
Will the Inventory Spread Help Natural Gas Rise? Thu, 23 Nov 2017 22:45:14 +0000 In the week ended November 17, natural gas inventories were cut by 46 Bcf (billion cubic feet) to 3,726 Bcf. The market had expected a fall of 51 Bcf.
Cleveland-Cliffs’ Stock Performance in 4Q17 and Beyond Thu, 23 Nov 2017 12:34:31 +0000 Cleveland-Cliffs' (CLF) 3Q17 earnings and revenues beat expectations. However, its stock fell when its management downgraded its volume guidance for 2017.
US Crude Oil Futures Hit July 2015 Highs Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:45:46 +0000 January US crude oil (UWT) (USO) futures contracts rose 1.5% to $57.66 per barrel in electronic trading at 1:08 AM EST on November 22, 2017.
Investors Should Watch These Indicators This Week Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:29:57 +0000 The important indicators that will be released this week are US inflation, Eurozone inflation, and China retail sales.
How far can the dollar slide? Thu, 07 Sep 2017 21:05:00 +0000 On Thursday the US dollar sunk to its lowest level since early 2015. How much farther could it slide? Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre explains.
Don't worry about these 2 ghosts from the financial crisis—yet: NYSE trader Mon, 28 Aug 2017 17:56:37 +0000 Keith Bliss of Cuttone and Company is joined by Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith from the floor of the New York Stocks Exchange to discuss the recent rise in home equity loans and the volume of synthetic CDOs issued—two phenomena that contributed to the financial crisis of 2008.
Trending: Defense Stocks in the Spotlight as Geopolitical Tensions Rise Thu, 10 Aug 2017 12:00:00 +0000 ETFdb.com analyzes the search patterns of our visitors each week. By sharing these trends with our readers, we hope to provide insights into what the financial world is concerned about and how to position your portfolio.
The Top 4 Leveraged S&P 500 ETFs Tue, 20 Jun 2017 20:44:00 +0000 Investors with high risk tolerance aiming to capitalize on a volatile space may like these funds.
Reviewing GWR’s European Carloads in April 2017 Fri, 26 May 2017 11:36:08 +0000 Genesee & Wyoming’s (GWR) European carloads fell 9.1% YoY (year-over-year) in April 2017. GWR’s other-than-coal carloads fell 8.2% on a YoY basis in April 2017.
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