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Benzinga Market Primer: Thursday, June 20: PMI Day

Matthew Kanterman — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 14:22:47 Z

Futures Drop On China Growth Fears, Dollar Gains U.S. equity futures declined in early pre-market trade following a weak initial reading of manufacturing in China. The Flash HSBC Manufacturing

Market Wrap for Wednesday, June 19: Stocks Plunge as Federal Reserve Discusses Pulling Back Stimulus

Scott Rubin — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:26:58 Z

The U.S. stock market plunged in afternoon trading on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said that the central bank could begin tapering its quantitative easing program later

Vietnam ETF: Future Dividend Potential?

ETF Professor — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:26:34 Z

Emerging markets dividends offer investors added compensation for the elevated risk and volatility that come with investing in the developing world. However, emerging markets dividends are a

Mid-Day Market Update: La-Z-Boy Drops On Q4 Results, Nektar Gains

Jake L'Ecuyer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:32:56 Z

Midway through trading Wednesday, the Dow traded down 0.05 percent to 15,309.86 while the NASDAQ declined 0.09 percent to 3,479.11. The S&P also fell, dropping 0.08 percent to 1,650.51.

Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Edge Lower, FedEx Posts Upbeat Profit

Jake L'Ecuyer — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:32:42 Z

Following the market opening Wednesday, the Dow traded down 0.17 percent to 15,292.21 while the NASDAQ declined 0.06 percent to 3,480.22. The S&P also fell, dropping 0.18 percent to

Benzinga Market Primer: Wednesday, June 19: FOMC Edition

Matthew Kanterman — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:28:38 Z

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Emerging Markets Awash in Protests

ETF Professor — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:49:48 Z

In what is becoming something of an emerging trend, no pun intended, developing world stocks and many of the ETFs that track them are cascading lower even on days when U.S. equities rally.

Market Wrap for Tuesday, June 18: Stocks Rally Ahead of Fed Statement

Scott Rubin — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:22:20 Z

Risk appetite was brisk on Wall Street on Tuesday as investors purchased stocks ahead of Wednesday's FOMC statement. The Fed is expected to provide clarity on when it may begin tapering its

Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Markets Rally Ahead of Fed Announcement Tomorrow; MannKind Drops

Jake L'Ecuyer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:54:13 Z

Toward the end of trading Tuesday, the Dow traded up 0.97 percent to 15,327.18 while the NASDAQ surged 0.94 percent to 3,484.41. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.83 percent to 1,652.81.

Spain Garners a Bull Call

ETF Professor — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:36:45 Z

It was just over a year ago that yields on Spanish 10-year sovereign bonds surged over 7.6 percent. Investors fretted that the "S" in the infamous PIIGS acronym was headed for

Mid-Day Market Update: Dow Surges Over 100 Points, John Wiley Shares Down

Jake L'Ecuyer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:24:02 Z

Midway through trading Tuesday, the Dow traded up 0.77 percent to 15,296.18 while the NASDAQ surged 0.79 percent to 3,479.41. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.66 percent to 1,649.81. Top

Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Open Higher, FactSet Research Q3 Profit Up 11%

Jake L'Ecuyer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:40:46 Z

Following the market opening Tuesday, the Dow traded up 0.32 percent to 15,228.62 while the NASDAQ surged 0.27 percent to 3,461.48. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.18 percent to 1,641.91.

Benzinga Market Primer: Tuesday, June 18

Matthew Kanterman — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:20:56 Z

Futures Edge Higher In Calm Before the Storm U.S. equity futures rose slightly in pre-market trade Tuesday as investors eagerly awaited the FOMC decision and statement Wednesday. Monday trading

Market Wrap for Monday, June 17: Stocks Jump to Start Trading Week; Dow Rallies Triple Digits

Scott Rubin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:21:39 Z

The U.S. stock market rose on Monday after a series of volatile moves last week. Investors snapped up shares on expectations that the Federal Reserve will reinforce its commitment to monetary

Worse, Not Better For Brazil ETFs

ETF Professor — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:14:02 Z

Around these parts, we try not to pick on or laud single ETFs , or a group of similar funds, too much. We try to be fair, equal-opportunity critics and givers of complements. Brazil ETFs