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Aerospace & Defense ETFs In Focus On China, U.S. Budget

by Michael Johnston on February 1, 2010

After staging an impressive recovery in 2009 to claw back significant losses incurred during the recent recession, the aerospace and defense sector has hit a few speed bumps early in 2010, as potentially negative developments both home and abroad threaten to sap demand. [click to continue…]

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Aerospace & Defense ETFs Head-To-Head: ITA vs. PPA

by Eric Dutram on October 16, 2009

While there are great concerns about the Obama administration’s views towards military spending, many external threats seem unlikely to dissipate in the coming decade, meaning that the aerospace & defense sector may be one of the most stable American industries. Since military goods are among the few products that are still made primarily on American soil, many are looking to this sector to help American industry survive the current downturn. Moreover, U.S. allies such as Japan are looking to upgrade their defenses, a trend from which U.S. defense companies could benefit. [click to continue…]

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Iran Goes To The Polls: Three ETFs To Watch

by Michael Johnston on June 12, 2009

Millions of Iranians headed to local polling places on Friday to participate in the most heated presidential race since the founding of the Islamic Republic 30 years ago. The passions of Iranians surrounding this election have been evidenced by numerous (mostly peaceful) rallies and demonstrations spilling into the streets throughout the country in recent days. [...]

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