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Q1 ETF Highlights

The ETF industry got back on track in the first quarter of 2010 with nearly 60 new product launches, equivalent to nearly half of 2009's total. Morningstar reported that as of the end of February, ETF assets were up nearly 68% YoY.

Thursday Wrap: Hippity Hop

Market recap: Stocks rallied broadly on manufacturing data, and encouraging unemployment claims numbers kept markets in the green heading into the holiday weekend. Closing numbers

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What Jobs Data May Do

Wednesday's weak ADP employment number is forcing investors to consider whether expectations for Friday's jobs data are a touch optimistic.

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Focus on Commodities: Agriculture Edition

Quarterly Review: Q1 2010

The first quarter of 2010 was a good one for U.S. equities with the DJIA up 4%, the S&P 500 higher by nearly 5% and the Nasdaq gaining closer to 6%.

High Conviction: An Essential Fertilizer Producer Making Smart Strategic Moves

Calvin J. Brown, portfolio manager with Huntsville, Alabama based BlueCreek Investment Partners, was initially drawn to this sector in '08-'09 as fertilizer prices cratered and stock valuations fell precipitously.

Yet even as pricing has firmed in recent months, this stock remains attractive to Brown, who believes the company can grow earnings 20% annually for the next three to four years, driven by global demand. Read full story »

Bears Exiting Hibernation?

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6:52 PM The Goldman Sachs (GS) annual report comes next Wednesday, and it represents a shift in tactics: an explicit defense of actions during the crisis, and denial that the firm owes anyone an apology - or any money. 3 Comments
6:43 PM If you want to measure the seriousness of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission's examination of vanished trillions, you could start with its budget: a whole $8M. "Not to whine or complain," Phil Angelides says, "but the Lehman examiner had a $38 million budget and 15 months to complete his report on one company.” 2 Comments
6:36 PM The Fed calls an expedited-procedures meeting for Monday at 11:30 a.m. Subject: the discount rate. (via; previously: I, II) Comment!

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Nathan W Martin: People are so focused on the tree that they can't see the forest. Bulls & Bears should re-examine the current facts & invest accordingly.

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Time2Work: JPM , etc. Happy Holidays to everyone!

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greenzulu: Bond yields are so low at this stage in cycle that higher yields due to stronger global growth will likely support global equity prices.

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