In 2012, a record $263 billion flowed into Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs). But a lot of the new offerings, including Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs), are for traders only.  Read More

Here are the best ways for investors to play the budget wrangling on Capitol Hill. Read More

Home builder stocks registered big gains following the announcement of QE3 by the Federal Reserve. However, there’s little reason to think that the Fed’s latest stimulus will provide a long-term lift for this sector. Read More

The Gap and American Eagle are running with the cool kids—while Aeropostale and Abercrombie & Fitch find themselves on the outside looking in. Read More

Relationships between three major US stock indices since the market low in March 2009 may be breaking down. Here are the indicators to monitor and a plan of action, so you won’t get caught holding the bag. Read More

The 2012 Summer Games are set to pay off in a big way for the three companies below. Here’s how you can profit. Read More

Many investors are pessimistic about the coming wave of earnings reports, but there could be some positive surprises, writes Chad Fraser Read More

The big story of the week belongs to US Treasury bonds. Here's why. Read More

A spike in crude oil prices eerily reminiscent of early 2011 is spooking investors, but you shouldn't overreact. Read More

Don’t get caught up in the euphoria and overpay for stocks. Keep some powder dry for the inevitable pullback. Read More