
By Markos Kaminis (Wall St. Greek) : In case you missed it, the week offered several warning signs on the consumer front, with two data points indicating that consumers may go into lockdown mode soon. A third report showed institutions are exhibiting less confidence in equities and have reduced ...
By SA Editor Miriam Metzinger : Stocks discussed on the in-depth session of Jim Cramer's Mad Money TV Program, Tuesday April 10. A Stock Picker's Market: Alcoa ( AA ) Tuesday saw the worst decline so far this year, with the Dow sinking 214 points. Stocks are besieged lately from negative macro ...
retailer ETFs. For instance, SPDR S & P Retail XRT charges 0.35%. Even so ..... Intellidex model. Alternatives XRT is the closest alternative to ..... short interest in rival ETF SPDR S & P Retail ETF XRT ) about whether this will continue
consumer spending. There is some question among investors (as evidenced by the heavy short interest in the SPDR S & P Retail ETF XRT ) about whether this will continue. And, investors in ProShares UltraShort Consumer Services are making a bet
consumer spending. There is some question among investors (as evidenced by the heavy short interest in the SPDR S & P Retail ETF XRT ) about whether this will continue, and investors clearly should be cautious with this double-long ETF, given
ETF for its retail exposure also should consider SPDR S & P Retail XRT (0.35% expense ratio), Market Vectors Retail ..... as evidenced by the heavy short interest in the SPDR S & P Retail ETF XRT ) about whether this will continue, and investors
sector can consider SPDR S & P Retail ETF XRT . This sector-specific ..... retail industry. Because XRT equal-weights its ..... beta. Fundamental View SPDR S & P Retail is a cyclical play that ..... While the index on which XRT is based includes some
By Hale Stewart : By New Deal Democrat The monthly data releases this week were mainly about housing. Permits, an important long leading indicator, rose to a 3 year high. Starts were flat, as were existing home sales. New single family home sales also rose slightly. February leading indicators rose
By Financial Sense : By Chris Puplava In many parts of the country gasoline prices are over $4/gallon and consumers across the nation have taken note of the recent spike. Not surprisingly, there's also been a surge in news articles suggesting the economic recovery and market advance will soon stall
By Furbonacci : Ann Inc. ( ANN ), formerly known as AnnTaylor Stores Corporation, is comprised of the Ann Taylor chain and the LOFT chain. Each segment of ANN has its own retail, outlet and online stores. Ann Taylor is viewed as a premium brand that caters to the female professional, while LOFT ...