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The following commentary comes from an independent investor or market observer as part of TheStreet's guest contributor program, which is separate from the company's news coverage. NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- China continues to be one of the world's most complicated investment destinations. On one hand it is a financial house of cards with a bigger housing bubble than the U.S. and on the other hand i Read More »
The following commentary comes from an independent investor or market observer as part of TheStreet's guest contributor program, which is separate from the company's news coverage. NEW YORK (ETF Expert) -- Economically sensitive sectors, like energy, failed to generate investor enthusiasm in 2011. Fears of a mammoth depression in Europe, as well as a slowdown in China, hampered share prices o Read More »
Our goal in this profile is to help investors wade through the many competing ETF offerings available. Using our long experience as an ETF publication, we can help select those ETFs that matter and may not be repetitive. The result is a more manageable list of issues from which to choose from. There are nearly 30 ETFs oriented to the energy sector. The following analysis features a fair repre Read More »
The average person buying a newly constructed home or building a custom home has no clue that behind all the beautiful features and amenities a problem exists.  New home construction is a dream come true for millions of people around the country and as they move into the property with everything new from ceiling to [...] Read More »
To make your home more energy efficient, a number of different steps, processes, and strategies would be used.  Although you could do the same things that everyone else does, which is fine, a number of small changes would be considered just as important.  Remember, the process of making the home energy efficient is about lowering [...] Read More »
Making changes in the way you do things within the home can save money.  Sometimes, the amount of money is small but over the long-term, it adds up whereas other times, the amount saved is significant and enjoyed immediately.  The thing to remember is that no matter how much now or later, when making changes [...] Read More »
When buying a brand new home, you will find a trade-off for a number of things.  Obviously, having the ability to choose appliances, flooring, wall paint, light fixtures, and other features of the home and then to move in with everything being new is an amazing feeling.  On the other side, buying a new home [...] Read More »
Washing and drying clothes is a part of life but the amount of energy the washing machine and dryer use is significant.  Therefore, if you have a larger family or you do laundry often, as much as 12% to 15% of the entire household energy consumption would be related to this one task.  Most people [...] Read More »
If you look at the power of wind, it is easy to realize the value provided throughout time.  For instance, sailors were able to transverse the ocean and sea thanks to wind power, water mills still move water from one location to another by using wind, and windmills have long been used for grinding harvested [...] Read More »
An Indian dance concert enlivened by club beats and the sounds of Ricky Martin? How about a dance-off between soccer and Bharatanatyam, India’s hallowed classical dance form? Read More »
The following commentary comes from an independent investor or market observer as part of TheStreet's guest contributor program, which is separate from the company's news coverage. The opinions expressed are those of the author and do not represent the views of TheStreet or its management. NEW YORK (TheStreet ) -- We had some interesting questions on The FRED Report (www.theFREDreport.com) week Read More »
NEW YORK (TheStreet) - Warren Buffett's recent exposure to the wind energy industry has taken center stage and stolen headlines. Using ETFs, investors can follow Buffett's lead and gain exposure to companies which work to harness and profit from the power of wind. Energy is not a new venture for Buffett. On the contrary, through a number of his investments and subsidiaries, Warren Buffett has ex Read More »
You know its coming: the dreaded electric bill. Shocked at the astronomical fee, you immediately unplug every electrical gadget in the house. Yet the meter outside continues to spin out of control. Read More »
Parkinson’s disease may stem from an energy crisis in the brain, years before symptoms appear. Read More »
PHILADEPHIA — President Barack Obama tried to recapture some of the big-stage excitement of his 2008 campaign Sunday, imploring voters not to reward what he called Republican cynicism and incompetence by sitting out the Nov. 2 elections. Read More »
Dear EarthTalk: What are some simple things I could do to green the office I work in? Read More »
Funds that buy master limited partnerships are luring investors with big yields and rich returns. Read More »
These ETFs have turned in a dismal performance over the past few months, with the long exception being the PowerShares WilderHill Progressive Energy Fund. Read More »
Fidelity Select Energy Fund is an actively managed mutual that provides passive investors with broad coverage of the energy sector. Read More »
Texas lawmakers are among dozens of members of Congress who have reported personal financial holdings in the nation's energy sector -- even as they prepare possible punitive legislation following BP's Gulf of Mexico oil well blowout. Read More »
An exchange-traded fund from Canada and one from Australia are rich in natural resources and energy stocks. Read More »
Clean energy ETFs currently on the market can be broken down into wind, solar, broad clean energy and nuclear. We profile the ETFs that fall into each of these categories. Read More »
Oil, Natural Gas and Coal ETFs are more levered to the global recovery than to the warmer temperaturs in the spring. Read More »
As domestic and developing nations adopt cleaner and greener energy technologies, these ETFs will likely reap the benefits. Read More »
Hair care millionaire Farouk Shami celebrated his 67th birthday Tuesday by filing as a Democratic candidate for governor, promising Texas job growth through the manufacturing and installation of solar energy panels in every community. Read More »

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