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Managing Risk With Key S&P Sector ETFs

By Salil Mehta: Given the recent pick-up in volatility of from recent global market highs, investors should now be even more interested in learning how to manage the risk of their portfolio in case of a significant market correction....Show More Summary

QE From 35,000 Feet

By Scott Minerd: A number of macro trends have proven fortuitous for the Federal Reserve's implementation of quantitative easing (QE). The European financial crisis and recession, as well as the depreciation of the yen, have driven global investors to dollar-denominated assets as a safe haven. Show More Summary

Billionaire Kerr Neilson's Top Stock Picks

By Insider Monkey: By Matt Doiron We track hundreds of quarterly 13F filings from hedge funds and other notable investors for a variety of purposes. For one, we've found that it's possible to use the information in 13Fs to develop profitable...Show More Summary

Tata Motors Presents A Good Worldwide Manufacturing Play

ByRichard Tarjeft: The stock of Tata Motors (TTM) is currently trading at $26.67 per share, which is approximately 13.5 percent below its 52-week high of $30.85 per share that was reached during intra-day trading on January 17, 2013....Show More Summary

iShares MSCI China Index Fund (MCHI) Shares Cross Below 200 DMA

In trading on Thursday, shares of the iShares MSCI China Index Fund ETF (AMEX: MCHI) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $45.22, changing hands as low as $44.96 per share. iShares MSCI China Index Fund shares are currently trading down about 2.2% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance [...]

The Nikkei Slaughter Is Your Wake Up Call

ByQuoth the Raven: We got another little taste of serious volatility this week when Fed minutes assured investors that QE could start ending as early as June. On the heels of that news and weaker economic data from China, the Nikkei was slaughtered over 7% on Thursday and global markets averaged a 2% correction across the board. Show More Summary

Why Will These Miners Be Slowing Growth?

Several market dynamics are working against commodity prices and hurting these metal miners. What are they doing to cope?

Ocean Rig UDW Management Discusses Q1 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Ocean Rig UDW (ORIG) Q1 2013 Earnings Call May 23, 2013 8:00 am ET Executives George Economou - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Anthony C. Argyropoulos - Managing Director of Investment Banking Group Analysts Gregory Lewis - Crédit Suisse AG, Research Division Darren T. Show More Summary

Between Economy and Trouble, Obama Approval Steady

Several recent polls show the president sustaining an overall approval rating around 50 percent, with no major uptick from gains in housing, jobs, and the stock market, and no downtick from the recent storms over the terror attack in...Show More Summary

Student Transportation: Evaluating The Sustainability Of Its 8.6% Annual Dividend Yield

By Saibus Research: We evaluated Student Transportation Inc. (STB) as an investment during the fall of 2011. We were intrigued by its high yield of 8% however we were displeased by the fact that the company was guzzling gas for acquisitions and increased capital expenditures. Show More Summary

A Russell 1000 Dividend Stocks Strategy That Can Outperform

By Arie Goren: Good dividend yield, low payout ratio, consistent dividend growth and low debt with significant free cash flow are a good combination for long term dividend stocks strategy. I tried to create such a strategy that can outperform the market by a big margin. Show More Summary

Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond (EMLC) Shares Cross Below 200 DMA

In trading on Thursday, shares of the Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (AMEX: EMLC) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $26.98, changing hands as low as $26.95 per share. Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond shares are currently trading off about 0.6% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance [...]

Intrepid Potash, Value Or Growth Stock? Both!

By Nick Gagnon: Now, I know what you're thinking, there's been a lot of talk of "broken mining stocks," and to be honest there's a plethora of attractive commodity stocks available, many of which offer attractive dividend yields. Taking...Show More Summary

What Are Research In Motion Ltd (BBRY) BlackBerry Developers Suggesting this Week?

With the Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) BlackBerry app store, known as Blackberry World, picking up steam, a growing number of users are beginning to pay attention to the many apps that have become available. Of course, combing through the many fresh BlackBerry apps, combined with those that have been available, is no easy task. [...]

How To Book 45% Gains In The Next Leg Of The Real Estate Recovery

By Lou Basenese: The world's largest fixed-income manager, Pimco's Bill Gross, told Bloomberg recently that he "see[s] bubbles everywhere." Talk about an ominous statement for investors. But if his "everywhere" includes the residential real estate market, Gross is sorely mistaken. Show More Summary

Greeks to See No Tax Relief Until Budget Improves

Greece has imposed a series of emergency taxes and spending cuts in exchange for international bailout loans, but the measures hurt economic growth and caused a surge in unemployment and poverty.

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