In the global economy of the 21st century, emerging markets are a staple in most portfolios. From bonds to stocks to currencies, there's a way to play the growth story of these developing countries, but higher-than-average volatility and risk remain part of the tale.
The long-term case for investing in emerging-markets is based on growing worldwide demand for commodities and the expansion of an enormous new middle class in those countries.
Potential weakness in the materials and commodities sectors is likely to drag on equities prices.
Strong domestic fundamentals in the BRICs and other countries are likely to drive equity prices.
Investors fearful of a global recession and its ill effects on emerging markets should look for short funds to bet against stocks there.
Though the recent rebound makes current valuations unattractive, outstanding fundamentals make this group a good medium- and long-term bet.
An options strategy on the homebuilder's ETF, with Mike Khouw, CRT Capital.
The manager of the world's two largest ETFs, Anthony Rochte, State Street Global Advisors, discusses how ETFs are changing now. "We do not sponsor leverage/inverse ETFs," he tells CNBC's Bob Pisani.
ETFs are gaining but still not overtaking mutual funds, reports CNBC's Bob Pisani.
Using ETFs to manage risk and volatility, with Nick Cherney, VelocityShares, and CNBC's Bob Pisani. Also, Scott Nations, NationsShares, explains why he thinks these products are too expensive.
This year will bring more choices via new uses for ETFs, say Beth Flynn and Michael Iachini, Charles Schwab.
Taking the pulse of the $1 trillion ETF industry and where to invest, with Gus Sauter, Vanguard Group and CNBC's Bob Pisani.
The bulls hope for more good news from Fortinet, which gapped higher after a strong earnings report earlier this year.
Economist Nouriel Roubini, known as Dr. Doom, actually sees strength in the U.S. economy...relatively speaking of course.
Stocks and bonds have been telling two pretty different stories, and the argument for slower growth seems to be winning.
The maker of Chef Boyardee pastas and Hunt's ketchup reported a 57 percent fall in third-quarter profit.
BlackBerry reported quarterly earnings and revenue on Thursday that outpaced market expectations.
The company reported a better-than-expected profit, but said student sign-ups fell for the fourth straight quarter.
A 95,000 increase in private payrolls? It's the "end of the end of QE talk."
On Monday, April 8th all stock exchanges will begin a rollout of a new series of "circuit breakers" designed to calm markets during high volatility.
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A disappointing morning for those hoping for the reflation trade.
