Think Small When Going International
Written by Ron Rowland |
  
 You won't be surprised when I say the U.S. markets are lousy right now. Can you find niches that are performing well? Sure — I often highlight these for you when I see them. But most U.S. stocks and sectors are going sideways at best. Moreover, I don't see the situation c… Add new comment
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Profit from Booming Southeast Asia with ETFs
Written by Ron Rowland |
 As you know, I'm a fan of emerging markets and a big proponent of exchange trades funds (ETFs). They fit together almost perfectly.
Today I want to focus on one fast-growing region that is getting more and more attention as Western economies crumble: Southeast Asia. As yo…The Number of ETFs Is Exploding
Written by Ron Rowland |
 As I watch the exchange-traded fund (ETF) universe grow, I keep having flashbacks to the huge increase in the number of mutual funds in the 1990s.
Back then everyone wanted to own large cap growth funds. You could take your pick of hundreds in the category. A few were reall…Six Ways to Brazil
Written by Ron Rowland |
 Anyone familiar with international investing knows about Brazil. It's hard to ignore the fifth largest country in the world by geography and population, the South American commodities powerhouse, and the largest economy in Latin America!
Over the past five years, Brazil's l…The Dollar's bull market Is just getting started!
Written by Bryan Rich |
 The dollar index has surged 20 percent since last November. And this week, it was sniffing around its 2009 high!
That's pretty impressive, especially given that the 2009 high was driven by an across the board, global flight to the dollar ... underpinned by one of the wo…The Strongest BRIC Country
Written by Martin D. Weiss, Ph.D. |
 Editorial Team's note: this article was first published on 11-16-09.
I have a trick question for you, especially if you’re interested in emerging markets:
Among the four BRIC countries — Brazil, Russia, India and China — which offers the best stock market performance fo…Finding your bank's financial strength rating
Written by Editorial Team |
 In today’s economic environment, savers and investors want to continue to save and invest prudently. They seek the safest and most liquid havens for their money, such as banks with a financial strength rating of B+ or better, 3-month Treasury bills and treasury-only money…Budget-Busting Bailouts in Europe to Drive Global Debt Burden Higher!
Written by Mike Larson |
 I've been out in Las Vegas this week for the MoneyShow. So naturally, I have gaming on the brain. My conclusion after reading the latest news out of Europe?
The European Central Bank (ECB) and European Union (EU) policymakers are going "all in" to head off the sovereign deb… |
A new mortgage fee; Plus, five golden rules …
Written by Amber Dakar |
 If you're in the market to buy a new home, be aware that the U.S. Treasury Department is considering a new mortgage fee to fund the backstops it gives for loans purchased through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Analysts say the fee may be up to 1.5 percent of the borrower's m…Capitalizing on the rich
Written by Ron Rowland |
 Do you want to be rich — or are you already there? The answer, of course, depends on how you define "rich."
Today we'll look at this surprisingly difficult question — and then consider a few exchange traded funds (ETFs) that cater to the very small group of very wealthy…Using ETFs for the gold bull market
Written by Ron Rowland |
 A little over a year ago I told you about Four Easy Ways to Trade Gold With ETFs. Since then, gold has shot up from below $1,000 to as high as $1,265.30 this past Monday. Is it going still higher? If so, you need to know how to take advantage of the trend.
Today I'm goi…U.S. stocks offer important signals for currency investors
Written by Bryan Rich |
 Currencies represent the truest reflection of economic fundamentals and market sentiment. Therefore, they continue to be an important segment of the financial markets to watch.
Since the "flash crash" in the U.S. stock market on May 6, most market pundits and financial …Saving for a college education
Written by Amber Dakar |
 I know in these difficult times it may feel nearly impossible to save for a child’s or grandchild’s college tuition. But, if the child is young (under the age 8), starting a savings fund now will pay off in the future.
With the average cost of a four-year college educat…Five Tips for Trading ETFs
Written by Ron Rowland |
 Every week I tell you about exchange traded funds (ETFs) that you can use for various investment purposes. You could be wondering, though, what's the best way to buy them. So in today's column I'll give you some practical information that will help you implement whatever…What ETF Investors Can Learn from the May 6 Flash Crash
Written by Ron Rowland |
 If you had any doubt that today's markets aren't what they used to be, it should be gone after last Thursday.
U.S. stocks were already having a bad day thanks to riots in Greece, elections in the U.K., freezing credit markets in Europe and a growing oil spill in the Gul… |
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Wall Street ends week with hope
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AFP - Wall Street heads into next week with strong tailwind from recent days' rally and brighter outlook as traders keenly await President Barack Obama to unveil new plans for boosting the shaky US economy.
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SEC reaches settlement with ex-Qwest CEO Nacchio
(AP)
AP - The Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a settlement in its civil lawsuit against former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio.
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Stocks extend September rally after jobs report
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AP - The stock market had its first winning week in a month thanks to better news on the economy.
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Summary Box: Stock market snaps a three-week slump
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AP - SEPTEMBER RALLY: The stock market had its first winning week in a month after better news on employment and manufacturing lifted shares.
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Petrobras sells 64 bln dlrs of stock to fund oil exploration
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AFP - Brazil's Petrobras unveiled one of the world's biggest share offerings Friday, a sale of up to 64 billion dollars in new stock to finance oil exploration aimed at turning Brazil into a leading oil exporter of the 21st century.
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How the major stock indexes fared Friday
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AP - The stock market had its first winning week in a month after news on the economy started getting better. The Dow Jones industrial average jumped 128 points Friday, its fourth straight day of gains. Even after its four-day run, which added 438 points to the Dow, the index is still 6.8 percent below its April high.
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MGIC added $1.2B in mortgage coverage in August
(AP)
AP - Private mortgage insurer Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. said Friday it added $1.2 billion in new primary insurance coverage in August and the number of delinquent loans it insures declined.
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Sirius XM Has a Stern Decision to Make
(The Motley Fool)
The Motley Fool - Satellite-radio star Howard Stern is negotiating in public again.
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(AP)
AP - Coast Guard: no sign of oil leak after Gulf platform fire, but crews continue to monitor.
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5 Tax Moves to Make Now
(U.S. News & World Report)
U.S. News & World Report - It may seem a bit strange to be talking about income taxes in September. There are, however, good reasons to think about taxes well before April 15. For starters, there are some big changes in the tax code that go into effect in 2011. Depending on your income tax bracket and investments, some simple planning now could save you a bundle later.
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